Remicade and ITP / platelet disorders Posted: 05-21-08 22:17pm
A few years ago, I took 3 doses of
Remicade to control a Crohn's Disease
flare-up. Shortly after taking my first
dose, I began to have significant
bruising, and my platelets eventually
dropped to 24,000.
I was diagnosed with chronic ITP and have
been on various doses of Prednisone ever
since.
I recently learned that, a few months
after my treatment, the makers of Remicade
added a warning to the box about a
possible side effect of low platelets and
blood disorders.
Has anyone else come across anything like
this-- e.g., contracting ITP during or
after a Remicade treatment?
Is it common for someone to have both
Crohn's and ITP?
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 05-24-08 15:00pm
I would for sure take this up with your
doctor. Whoever put you on the steroid
should be the one to explain what the
componients in Remicade are and how they
respond to steriod treatment.
