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The diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia may leave you wondering – how can I really live my life with ITP? PDSA’s podcast, “Bruised but not Broken: Living with ITP”, brings you empowering stories, lifestyle tips, and answers to the real-life questions the ITP community is asking.
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More Than a Platelet Count: Finding Community, Purpose and a Voice with ITP (opens the original)
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In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, Barbara Pruitt talks with longtime ITP patient and advocate Dale Paynter about his journey from an unexpected diagnosis to finding a community and a voice through PDSA. Dale shares how connecting with other patients changed his outlook, why he has participated in clinical trials, and how his advocacy has grown from leading support groups to working with researchers and policymakers to improve access to treatment. He also shares why even
IVIG for ITP: What It Is, How It Works, and When You Need It (opens the original)
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If you've ever wondered what IVIG is, how it works, or when it's used to treat ITP, this episode is for you. Host Barbara Pruitt is joined by two leading experts, Dr. James Bussel and Dr. Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, to answer the questions patients ask most often. Learn how IVIG is made, why it can raise platelet counts so quickly, what side effects to expect, and simple steps you can take to make treatment more comfortable. Whether you've received IVIG before or are considering it for the fir
When ITP Becomes an Emergency: What You Need to Know (opens the original)
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What should you do if an ITP emergency happens? While critical bleeding is rare, knowing the warning signs and acting quickly can make all the difference. In this episode, renowned hematologist Dr. Donald Arnold discusses the new Emergency Management Guidelines for ITP, explains when a trip to the emergency room is truly necessary, and clears up common misconceptions about emergency treatment. Whether you've been living with ITP for years or are newly diagnosed, you'll come away feeling more inf
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