The sickening taste of metal spiraled down the back of my throat. I immediately gagged and ran to the sink to spit out what I…
One Drop at a Time – a Column by Shalana Jordan
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ColumnsTaking prednisone for ITP can be both a godsend and a curse
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting…
IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA
ColumnsSometimes I feel like I need a PhD to understand my own body
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP), and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) can make for a confusing “word soup,” as…
IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA
ColumnsOld pennies, raw liver, and the taste of blood being transfused
The tastes of metal and a bloody organ swirled together in the back of my throat, similar to the smell of old pennies and raw…
Looking over my shoulder in the mirror, I saw another deep, dark, purple bruise on my right shoulder blade. How did I do that one?…
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