PITA (literally)

[Chrisj CMA]

Update....

Had the next blood test today.  Platelets went down a bit.  They were 22K, Now they are 16K.  Normal (im not normal) is 180K or a bit less plus or minus in that area.

So my Dr did a bone marrow biopsy.  Think about that.,  A sample of bone marrow.  This means two needles, one littlish and one a bit larger at the location where you get shots in the butt.  The needle has to get into the pelvic bone deep enough to extract some marrow.  Im just back from the Dr office and the Lidocaine  is starting to wear off.  Thats the PITA I mentioned.  We'll know more in two weeks why the platelets are so low and what (if anything) to do about it.

Good news is, Im riding, working and feeling great with no bad signs or symptoms which perplexes my Dr.  She keeps saying Im not normal.  LOL

[Daniel Meyer]

Yeeks...sounds serious (besides the serious PITA)...

[hubcapsc]

Im riding, working and feeling great



-Mike

[Pete]

Best wishes that all comes out well.

[The emperor has no clothes]

A needle that goes all the way into your pelvic bone ?  sounds medieval. But you ain't no ordinary dude by any stretch.  Take care Jeff

[Chrisj CMA]

A needle that goes all the way into your pelvic bone ?  sounds medieval. But you ain't no ordinary dude by any stretch.  Take care Jeff

Thanks Man!  Being normal is overrated!!  All my training in pain has paid off.  A little bone marrow biopsy is nuthin compared to what I have endured the last few years, granted some has been my own fault, that dont make it hurt less however. LOL

[signart]

Praying for you. Keep riding and keep living!

[Chrisj CMA]

Praying for you. Keep riding and keep living!

Yes, you can only live today.  I'm alive today Thanks!

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

Damn. Made me cringe thinking about a bone marrow biopsy in your pelvis. PITA might be understating a touch. I've had two needle biopsies to date, but neither in bone. Keep fighting the fight! I'll be praying for good health and good news for you.

[Patrick]

Hang in there. I like your attitude. Some of these procedures are barbaric.

[DDT (12)]

Jeff,

Youdaman!!! 'Normal' you may not be, but strong and resolute you most definitely are! I'm proud of you for fighting the good fight, but more, for keeping your wits about you and your spirits high! I'm sure it helps the 'Queen' to cope, as well. Anyway, we're all thinking about you and pulling hard for you!!!

DDT

[henry 008]

Im riding, working and feeling great



-Mike

+1

[MAD6Gun]

 That sucks Jeff. My platelets are around 77k. Not as low as yours but my doc says 150k or so is normal. He wants to keep mine above 100k. I have b to have a scan done first of the year. If the scan comes back OK I will likely have to do the same as you. A bone biopsy. Not looking forward to it. This getting old chit is getting old to say the least.....

[old2soon]

That sucks Jeff. My platelets are around 77k. Not as low as yours but my doc says 150k or so is normal. He wants to keep mine above 100k. I have b to have a scan done first of the year. If the scan comes back OK I will likely have to do the same as you. A bone biopsy. Not looking forward to it. This getting old chit is getting old to say the least.....

What yer goin thru sure as hell beats the alternative. Both y'all git better and RIDE! 

[Chrisj CMA]

That sucks Jeff. My platelets are around 77k. Not as low as yours but my doc says 150k or so is normal. He wants to keep mine above 100k. I have b to have a scan done first of the year. If the scan comes back OK I will likely have to do the same as you. A bone biopsy. Not looking forward to it. This getting old chit is getting old to say the least.....

Well, I dont know your details, and I dont want to say anything about your Dr.  However, everything I have heard and been told is that above 50 is the safe threshold.  Unless you have symptoms like petechiae or blood blisters in the mouth, and easy bruising.  I had all that when I was down to 5 and 8K but near 20K I have no symptoms.  My dr would be happy long term if I was between 20 and 50, closer to 50 the better.

Mark, look up the benifits to platelet production of Papaya Leaf Extract.  I justs ordered some and gonna give it a try!  I figure its natural, I love papaya so what can it hurt, reviews says it has produced increased  platelets.  This what I ordered today.  Scroll down and read the reviews

https://www.amazon.com/Papaya-Extract-Natural-Ounces-Dropper-Top/dp/B00AROFM5C/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543605908&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=papaya+leaf+extract+for+platelets&psc=1

[flsix]

Jeff stick with it. Glad you are trying the alternatives too.

[Pappy!]

Fingers crossed and a little prayer that things turn out better than expected! You're a good man.

[sixlow]

We are keeping you in our prayers Jeff. 

[shortleg]

  Dad used to cal it living like a dog, meaning that you live in the here and now.
Letting the past and future take care of themselves.
  I know with prostrate cancer and the chromes thing I went and am going through
you really learn how much each day is worth and truly a gift from God.

[Bigwolf]

Jeff,
We might have seen each other at an Inzane but I don't remember ever talking with you.  However, reading your posts tells me a lot about your strength of character and general outlook on life.  Both are good.

Anyway, just wanted to say I am wishing good things for you.  Many prayers have included you and I will continue to do so.

Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.  You never know who might benefit from the knowledge of your struggle.  So many of us, men more than women, keep silent about personal struggles and we are all worse off for that practice.  Knowledge is power.

Wishing you the very best.  Would love to shake your hand and share a cold beverage with you some day.


Jerry

[Chrisj CMA]

Thanks guys, I guess many of us has stuff.  I hope all this stuff works out and we get to see each other a few more times.  Keep the shiny side up as we say!

[Chrisj CMA]

Got an early Christmas present. Results back from the biopsy. No signs of leukemia at all in the bone marrow.  Platelets are still low but we're working on that. The marrow biopsy showed that I am making a normal amount, they are being stolen.  This is very good news.  It rules out any discussion of a bone marrow transplant.

All I need is a few more platelets to stick around and I ll be good for years and years.

So the chemo worked, I've gained back the weight I lost and I need a haircut again. 

Thank you Lord.

You all have a great Christmas

[RDKLL]

Good to hear Chris! Now get out and ride!

[bassman]

Good news !   

[Oss]

we will keep you in our prayers, as with all the other survivors and those waging the battle


Great News and Merry Christmas to you and the Queen

[pais]

Got an early Christmas present. Results back from the biopsy. No signs of leukemia at all in the bone marrow.  Platelets are still low but we're working on that. The marrow biopsy showed that I am making a normal amount, they are being stolen.  This is very good news.  It rules out any discussion of a bone marrow transplant.

All I need is a few more platelets to stick around and I ll be good for years and years.

So the chemo worked, I've gained back the weight I lost and I need a haircut again. 

Thank you Lord.

You all have a great Christmas

   That is great news and a wonderful early Christmas present! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
   I enjoyed the conversation, burger and beer @ Shula's during Inzane with you and Farside this past Summer. Looking forward to doing it again.

[2KVISRiderDan]

That is great news Jeff! Great medicine, great attitude, and a strong faith are serving you well. Come on, platelets, get with the plan! Wishing you continued improvement,  thanks for sharing your good news.

[MAD6Gun]

 Great news Jeff. Merry Christmas..........

[The emperor has no clothes]

Great news Jeff. Merry Christmas..........

+1 

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

Very glad to hear the good news!

[Hook#3287]

Great Christmas gift  

[signart]

This is very good to read. Makes for a merrier Christmas for all of us.

[98valk]

praying for you Chris.

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[Chrisj CMA]

Been awhile. So the good news is That I am still in remission and the bone marrow biopsy did indicate that I am producing platelets at a normal level. The bad news is they are being targeted we think by the spleen still. My dr is sending me to MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation for a splenectomy. It's just a tricky thing to do a surgery like that with platelets at 18. Will come back and tell how it goes.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Been awhile. So the good news is That I am still in remission and the bone marrow biopsy did indicate that I am producing platelets at a normal level. The bad news is they are being targeted we think by the spleen still. My dr is sending me to MD Anderson in Houston for evaluation for a splenectomy. It's just a tricky thing to do a surgery like that with platelets at 18. Will come back and tell how it goes.

Thanks for the update. Best wishes on the evaluation. 

[Patrick]

Hope everything turns out OK.

[flsix]

Keep fighting Jeff. We'll keep you in our prayers.

[f6john]

I've heard good things about MD Anderson. Got to be a good thing that the marrow is good!

[Pappy!]

Fingers crossed and praying for you!
Hey, it's not a bad thing to be "abbynormal" !