Thank you KMac, Neil, Whizbang and bailie, how did we ever get along without the internet and forums like these?
KMac, my platelets were below the range on 2 previous blood tests so there's a little history there. I am definitely going to follow up with my pcp and bring it up to the hematologist when i see him again. Reading that list of side effects I feel like I have most of them.
The hematologist wants to do a bone marrow biopsy and I was hoping to avoid it for several reasons... not the least of which is I saw the procedure on a few youtube videos and it looked harsh. I could give blood and take needles in the arm all day long, doesn't bother me... needle in the pelvis, yikes. Still, I feel humbled and foolish knowing that many on this site have endured the procedure or worse.
Many thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply.
Craig
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