Improvement in my platelet count
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (126574)
United States
March 12, 2026 6:16am CST
A normal count is between 150-400. It was bouncing around between 34--51. Last Tuesday when I was having the endoscopy they were 32. (below 30 can be lethal) So I received a platelet transfusion before the procedure. The next day they were 51. Still not great but improved.
I had more bloodwork on Monday. The NP reviewed the results with me yesterday and on Monday they were at. . . 115! 
I can only assume that they are higher today which is 3 days later.
That's a relief. Now maybe I will stop getting spontaneous bruises all over the place. I look like a battered wife. Between the random bruises and the ones from the IVs and blood draws it isn't a pretty sight. 
I can only assume that they are higher today which is 3 days later.
That's a relief. Now maybe I will stop getting spontaneous bruises all over the place. I look like a battered wife. Between the random bruises and the ones from the IVs and blood draws it isn't a pretty sight. 8 people like this
7 responses
@JudyEv (374040)
• Rockingham, Australia
2h
Those numbers have certainly improved. That's good news.
@FourWalls (83832)
• United States
2h
So thankful to hear this!! Have they checked you for a bleeding ulcer?
@BarBaraPrz (51499)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2h
Not a pretty sight and much too early for hallowe'en. Glad you're improving.
@snowy22315 (204242)
• United States
4h
That's great! What caused them to drop so low in the first place?
