ITP and cold or flu: Do you notice changes in your symptoms or platelet count?

Hi everyone 💜

With cold and flu season here, I thought this might be something worth talking about.

When you live with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), getting an ordinary cold, flu or other infection can sometimes bring extra questions. You may find yourself paying closer attention to bruising, bleeding, fatigue or your platelet count while you are unwell.

Some people may notice changes when they are ill, while others may not see any difference at all. Everyone’s ITP can behave differently.

When you catch a cold, flu or another infection, do you notice any change in your ITP symptoms or platelet count?

Do you usually contact your GP or haematology team, have your blood checked, or simply monitor how you feel?

If you feel comfortable, share what you have noticed from your own experience. It would be interesting to see whether other members have experienced something similar, and you are welcome to ask the community any questions too. 💜

With Care,

Razar from the Carenity team💖