Heartaches and Miracles has been revised and updated
April 2005 - the beginning of my ITP journey. I had no idea which way was up. My body had started doing some very weird things for some unknown reason, and no one could tell me why.
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune blood disorder called ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia). For some unknown reason, my immune system had begun to destroy the platelets in my bloodstream, therefore preventing my blood from clotting properly. I found out there were no cures for ITP, but there were treatments.
Since then, I have researched ITP and spoken with many people who also suffer from this chronic blood disease. As a result, I''ve learned a lot about platelets, IVIGs, CBC''s, corticosteroids, relapses, and other factors that will continue to play a significant role in my well-being for the rest of my life.
I kept a journal chronicling my experiences, detailing the treatments along with the mental, emotional, and psy
