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Originally Posted by stevej37
I was in HD last week...bumped my shin against a cart that I was pushing.
Never noticed any pain or difference.
At the checkout...the gal said "you're bleeding" I looked down and my shin had a red streak down to my socks.
I also think it might just be old age.
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Go see a good doctor bud !
Is it safe for people with low platelets or ITP, or platelet function disorders to receive the COVID vaccine?
For those with pre-existing ITP (even if you don’t take medicine for your ITP and even if your platelet count is normal), consult your hematologist and obtain a platelet count prior to vaccination. Your hematologist may advise you as to whether and when your platelet count should be checked after the first and/or second vaccination in addition to the baseline value.
Patients with low platelet disorders like ITP should take extra precautions when receiving the vaccine to prevent hematoma formation. A fine gauge needle (25 or 27 gauge) should be used for the vaccination, followed by pressure on the site, without rubbing, for at 10 minutes.
For persons with other low platelet disorders or platelet function disorders (like Glanzmann thrombasthenia, Hermansky Pudlak syndrome, Grey Platelet syndrome), the recommendations for preparing for the vaccine may be similar or identical as those for persons with ITP. Persons with other platelet disorders should also consult with their hematologist prior to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
For persons with platelet disorders caused by medications (such as aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor), follow the recommendations for persons with platelet function disorders (above).
Always consult your hematologist or cardiologist for advice on how best to prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine.