TTP Breakdown: A User-Friendly Guide to Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

[@sellie398]

I had this in 2020 learnrd it after waking up from a coma with a stroke Luckily survived ♥️ I was ill for 2 weeks and was tired and sleepy all the time. My AdamTS 13 was 2% and my plate count was

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder where blood clots form in small vessels, leading to low platelet counts and potential organ damage. It’s often linked to a severe deficiency in the ADAMTS13 enzyme, which was the case for you with a level of 2%, causing your platelets to drop dangerously below 8,000. The condition can lead to severe outcomes, including strokes, and requires immediate treatment, usually with plasma exchange and immunosuppressants. Fortunately, you survived after a challenging recovery period, including a coma and stroke.

[@sellie398]

@@MedicalCentric with plasma and retuximab I recovered.. only now my adam TS 13 went from 102% to 50 % .. last year also from 89% to 20% .. they have me Retuximab..

[@cottoncandybomber]

Thank you !

[@MedicalCentric]

You're welcome!