Update..Low platelets and WBC's any suggestions?

pinkkari09
pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877
edited August 2011 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello warriors, I'm still here, still waiting for my counts to come up. I had labs done today and my WBC is still very low and my platelets have dropped even more :( Doc is going to check again on Thursday to see if they come up. I'm praying they come up soon...my mind is running away with me on the "no chemo" business, as much as I dislike chemo, I really need it right now, it's my only fighting chance. Does anyone have any advice or info on bringing up platelets, I know neulasta is great for WBC and I'm sure that's in the works for me, they had to give me it when I was on A/C. I've done some surfing online looking for foods and such to help boost platelets and I have a hard time sifting through all the "junk" to find some good reliable resources. It would be greatly appreciated if someone has any advice or any reliable pages to refer me too :) I'll update everyone as I learn more with my counts.
Keeping the Faith,
~Kari
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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #2
    Kari
    I don't have any advice but want you to know that I'm hoping and praying that tomorrow is a better day.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #3
    Hi Kari.
    I am sorry your lab results are not so good yet. I pray they will be soon.

    Here's what helped me during my treatments.

    Book:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/imageviewer.asp?ean=9781587613449&imId=

    For juices (AMAZING BOOK): http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Juices-Natural-Vitality/dp/1844837998

    Please read this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/17407-increase-white-blood-cells/

    And this for RBC: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349946-foods-to-eat-to-increase-red-blood-cells/

    Please try eating this everyday: bright color veggies such as Kale, red and green peppers (not cooked, but wash them very well), guava, broccoli, beets, red beans, lentils, carrots, fresh oranges.

    Please keep us posted.
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #4
    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Hi Kari.
    I am sorry your lab results are not so good yet. I pray they will be soon.

    Here's what helped me during my treatments.

    Book:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/imageviewer.asp?ean=9781587613449&imId=

    For juices (AMAZING BOOK): http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Juices-Natural-Vitality/dp/1844837998

    Please read this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/17407-increase-white-blood-cells/

    And this for RBC: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349946-foods-to-eat-to-increase-red-blood-cells/

    Please try eating this everyday: bright color veggies such as Kale, red and green peppers (not cooked, but wash them very well), guava, broccoli, beets, red beans, lentils, carrots, fresh oranges.

    Please keep us posted.

    Kari...
    You've probably done this...but google something like " foods for low platelets"....I did this 4 weeks ago for very low potassium....or call your oncologist's nurse....also my insurance company has an oncology nurse that I can call with any questions...United Health Care..and some chemo is probably still doing something...

    Thinking of you....
    Hugs, Nancy
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #5
    Beets
    Beets are loaded with iron. I usually peel the outer layer, cut them in half and then into fourths, put them in a pot with lid with a little butter, and steam cook them. They cook in about 20-25 minutes.

    Hope this helps. Hugs to you.
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #6
    cahjah75 said:

    Kari
    I don't have any advice but want you to know that I'm hoping and praying that tomorrow is a better day.
    {{hugs}} Char

    I don't know anything about
    I don't know anything about this either Kari, but, I pray for you every day!


    Hugs, Angie
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #7
    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Hi Kari.
    I am sorry your lab results are not so good yet. I pray they will be soon.

    Here's what helped me during my treatments.

    Book:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/imageviewer.asp?ean=9781587613449&imId=

    For juices (AMAZING BOOK): http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Juices-Natural-Vitality/dp/1844837998

    Please read this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/17407-increase-white-blood-cells/

    And this for RBC: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349946-foods-to-eat-to-increase-red-blood-cells/

    Please try eating this everyday: bright color veggies such as Kale, red and green peppers (not cooked, but wash them very well), guava, broccoli, beets, red beans, lentils, carrots, fresh oranges.

    Please keep us posted.

    Praying Kari that your
    Praying Kari that your counts come up soon too! And please keep updating us as we all love you and are cheering for you!


    Sue :)
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #8
    Bella Luna said:

    Beets
    Beets are loaded with iron. I usually peel the outer layer, cut them in half and then into fourths, put them in a pot with lid with a little butter, and steam cook them. They cook in about 20-25 minutes.

    Hope this helps. Hugs to you.

    I wish I could help you as
    I wish I could help you as to what to eat or do to get your counts up. The other pink sisters have suggested some good stuff for you.


    As always, I am praying for you!


    Hugs, Kylez
  • dbhadra
    dbhadra Member Posts: 344 Member
    #9
    Kylez said:

    I wish I could help you as
    I wish I could help you as to what to eat or do to get your counts up. The other pink sisters have suggested some good stuff for you.


    As always, I am praying for you!


    Hugs, Kylez

    Neulasta worked for me
    when I had my dose dense FEC treatment. Is there any particular reason they are not giving it to you regularly along with your chemo? I had my chemo on Friday and my Neulasta shot regularly on Saturday.

    I took Claritin (suggested by the chemo nurses) to avoid any pain as that can happen with Neulasta and I never had any problems with it.

    Hope your counts come up soon, yes, you are right, we don;t enjoy doing chemo but don;t want to interrupt it either!

    Laura
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #10
    dbhadra said:

    Neulasta worked for me
    when I had my dose dense FEC treatment. Is there any particular reason they are not giving it to you regularly along with your chemo? I had my chemo on Friday and my Neulasta shot regularly on Saturday.

    I took Claritin (suggested by the chemo nurses) to avoid any pain as that can happen with Neulasta and I never had any problems with it.

    Hope your counts come up soon, yes, you are right, we don;t enjoy doing chemo but don;t want to interrupt it either!

    Laura

    I'm sending lots of big hugs
    I'm sending lots of big hugs and prayers to you!
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #11
    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Hi Kari.
    I am sorry your lab results are not so good yet. I pray they will be soon.

    Here's what helped me during my treatments.

    Book:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/imageviewer.asp?ean=9781587613449&imId=

    For juices (AMAZING BOOK): http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Juices-Natural-Vitality/dp/1844837998

    Please read this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/17407-increase-white-blood-cells/

    And this for RBC: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349946-foods-to-eat-to-increase-red-blood-cells/

    Please try eating this everyday: bright color veggies such as Kale, red and green peppers (not cooked, but wash them very well), guava, broccoli, beets, red beans, lentils, carrots, fresh oranges.

    Please keep us posted.

    Praying that soon your count
    Praying that soon your count will go way up, so, you can start chemo Kari. We are pulling for you and supporting you all the way!


    Hugs, Megan
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #12
    susie09 said:

    I'm sending lots of big hugs
    I'm sending lots of big hugs and prayers to you!

    Not sure if this helps
    Not sure if this helps but before my dx I was anemic.I had been through some stress with our neighbors.I wouldn't eat and then boom I was very anemic.I hadn't had that problem in over 15 years.I did on my own start taking a one a day vitamin with iron.Within a month my count was up to almost normal.My doctor was impressed.There were times I took 2 of those vitamins. I still didn't eat alot but I was getting some weight back and feeling better.

    I didnt have chemo but I think chemo can cause this.I am sure your doctors should be able to tell you what to do.I hope things get back to normal real soon for you.

    Lynn Smith
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #13
    Lynn Smith said:

    Not sure if this helps
    Not sure if this helps but before my dx I was anemic.I had been through some stress with our neighbors.I wouldn't eat and then boom I was very anemic.I hadn't had that problem in over 15 years.I did on my own start taking a one a day vitamin with iron.Within a month my count was up to almost normal.My doctor was impressed.There were times I took 2 of those vitamins. I still didn't eat alot but I was getting some weight back and feeling better.

    I didnt have chemo but I think chemo can cause this.I am sure your doctors should be able to tell you what to do.I hope things get back to normal real soon for you.

    Lynn Smith

    double post
    double post
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #14
    Lynn Smith said:

    Not sure if this helps
    Not sure if this helps but before my dx I was anemic.I had been through some stress with our neighbors.I wouldn't eat and then boom I was very anemic.I hadn't had that problem in over 15 years.I did on my own start taking a one a day vitamin with iron.Within a month my count was up to almost normal.My doctor was impressed.There were times I took 2 of those vitamins. I still didn't eat alot but I was getting some weight back and feeling better.

    I didnt have chemo but I think chemo can cause this.I am sure your doctors should be able to tell you what to do.I hope things get back to normal real soon for you.

    Lynn Smith

    Wish I could offer you some
    Wish I could offer you some help and advice Kari. I am just praying that soon you can begin your chemo.


    Please keep posting and updating us!


    Hugs, Debby
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #15
    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Hi Kari.
    I am sorry your lab results are not so good yet. I pray they will be soon.

    Here's what helped me during my treatments.

    Book:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/imageviewer.asp?ean=9781587613449&imId=

    For juices (AMAZING BOOK): http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Juices-Natural-Vitality/dp/1844837998

    Please read this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/17407-increase-white-blood-cells/

    And this for RBC: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349946-foods-to-eat-to-increase-red-blood-cells/

    Please try eating this everyday: bright color veggies such as Kale, red and green peppers (not cooked, but wash them very well), guava, broccoli, beets, red beans, lentils, carrots, fresh oranges.

    Please keep us posted.

    Are your counts up any yet
    Are your counts up any yet Kari?


    Hugs, Jan
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #16
    DebbyM said:

    Wish I could offer you some
    Wish I could offer you some help and advice Kari. I am just praying that soon you can begin your chemo.


    Please keep posting and updating us!


    Hugs, Debby

    Hope those counts come up soon, Kari
    When I was in the hospital with a neutropenic fever (fever or unknown origin with very, very low white count) I was told that Neulasta would only work on those counts right after chemo. They just had me on high dose IV antibiotics for the infection of unknown origin and it was a waiting game for the WBC to come up. They did not have anything to give me to elevate the WBC. Maybe some of our health care professionals here have some advice.

    Anyway, you're in my prayers to get started on treatment soon.

    Hugs, Renee
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #17
    missrenee said:

    Hope those counts come up soon, Kari
    When I was in the hospital with a neutropenic fever (fever or unknown origin with very, very low white count) I was told that Neulasta would only work on those counts right after chemo. They just had me on high dose IV antibiotics for the infection of unknown origin and it was a waiting game for the WBC to come up. They did not have anything to give me to elevate the WBC. Maybe some of our health care professionals here have some advice.

    Anyway, you're in my prayers to get started on treatment soon.

    Hugs, Renee

    Like so many .. I had chronic issues with my WBC
    what helped were ...

    raw almonds
    cream of wheat -- loads of iron
    red meats

    Gentle hugs, Kari

    Vicki Sam
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #18
    VickiSam said:

    Like so many .. I had chronic issues with my WBC
    what helped were ...

    raw almonds
    cream of wheat -- loads of iron
    red meats

    Gentle hugs, Kari

    Vicki Sam

    Thinking of you Kari and
    Thinking of you Kari and sending prayers and big hugs!
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #19
    I don't know of anything for
    I don't know of anything for the WBC, but beets(especially) and dark greens are excellent for red counts. A Kindred Spirit from the lung cancer boards ate beets religiously and never once needed a transfusion during treatment. I thought it was perhaps an old wives tale, but after research I found out that it is truly good and accurate. I wanted to boost my white count while I was on chemo and my Dr said he knew of no foods which would do that~ so I had the dreaded Neulasta. The upside was, it kept my WBC high enough for me not to miss any of my infusions.

    Bless your ♥ I hope your counts get to a great level! Love you!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #20
    Kari, during my chemo I had
    Kari, during my chemo I had low platelets at one time and the nurse recommended raisins. I ate them almost every day...it reminded me of grade school when my mom would put those in my lunch. I can't guarantee that they helped but I'm certain they sure couldn't hurt. Good luck to you on getting your counts back up and getting back on track with your treatment. I think of you daily. Sending love and (((hugs)))!!!
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #21
    MyTurnNow said:

    Kari, during my chemo I had
    Kari, during my chemo I had low platelets at one time and the nurse recommended raisins. I ate them almost every day...it reminded me of grade school when my mom would put those in my lunch. I can't guarantee that they helped but I'm certain they sure couldn't hurt. Good luck to you on getting your counts back up and getting back on track with your treatment. I think of you daily. Sending love and (((hugs)))!!!

    I am praying that you can
    I am praying that you can start your chemo soon Kari as your counts will go up. Looks like a lot of great suggestions here. I hope something that one of the pink sisters wrote will help you out.


    Hugs, Angie

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