Platelet count high

[Pavetim]

I had bloodwork done at the end of my cycle and then about 3 weeks into my trt dosage "cruise". My platelet count both times were 429 which is high. Any ideas why this is high but all other cbc numbers were normal? I am worried I may be at risk for clot

 

[Milford King]

phlebotomy

 

[Pavetim]

As in just donate some blood? I use the VA so asking them for anything is like asking for an act of god especially when doing something i am not supposed to be doing

 

[Onidus]

As in just donate some blood? I use the VA so asking them for anything is like asking for an act of god especially when doing something i am not supposed to be doing

Donate at a local blood drive that's what most do I've been donating for a year now and they hound me for my blood every other month lol

 

[Boykinben82]

Donate at a local blood drive that's what most do I've been donating for a year now and they hound me for my blood every other month lol

They have been blowing my phone up today actually to go donate lol. I’ll probably go do it in a few days just to do it.

 

[Onidus]

They have been blowing my phone up today actually to go donate lol. I’ll probably go do it in a few days just to do it.

Ya I made my appointment for Saturday at my local doner center lol

 

[Boykinben82]

Ya I made my appointment for Saturday at my local doner center lol

I think I’m going Saturday too lol

 

[Milford King]

As in just donate some blood? I use the VA so asking them for anything is like asking for an act of god especially when doing something i am not supposed to be doing

Go to local Red Cross blood drives.

And if your RBC continues to be elevated… blood letting is your next option. I wouldn’t do it myself but lots of folks have. Just be smart about it and let someone be there when you do it so you don’t pass out and drain yourself completely lol

 

[Ziath11]

Ya I made my appointment for Saturday at my local doner center lol

Looks like everyone is going Saturday lol that was my plan as well.

 

[Boykinben82]

Looks like everyone is going Saturday lol that was my plan as well.

Lol might as well

 

[Jaxz]

Yes donate blood, I use as a cheat day and eat what u want after

 

[Pavetim]

Why would all my levels be good except for platelets. That's what confuses .e

 

[MXP51]

As in just donate some blood? I use the VA so asking them for anything is like asking for an act of god especially when doing something i am not supposed to be doing

You're better off forgetting about using the VA for these types of needs. You'll wait months for an appointment and be asked too many nosey questions (as I'm sure you're aware). Blood donation with local donation sites and testing with private labs is the easiest, fastest, and most private way to go.

 

[Matt88]

I had bloodwork done at the end of my cycle and then about 3 weeks into my trt dosage "cruise". My platelet count both times were 429 which is high. Any ideas why this is high but all other cbc numbers were normal? I am worried I may be at risk for clot

Do you normally donate blood etc? As in have you done it before and when was the last time you did?

 

[Pavetim]

No I haven't donated blood in years. This is my first cycle in years. I did labs at the end to see how things were going and seen my platelets were high

 

[Milford King]

If you’re just on trt dosages … it may not be related to your steroid usage.

Maybe time to schedule an appointment with a specialist. Just in case.

 

[Matt88]

No I haven't donated blood in years. This is my first cycle in years. I did labs at the end to see how things were going and seen my platelets were high

Low iron levels can cause platelets to be high. Blood test will show if this is the case but you eat a lot of red meat it is very unlikely you have low iron since you haven't donated before.

Weight lifting can actually cause platelets to increase to some degree.

Then of course anabolics cause platelets to rise. Specifically androgens.

You can take a baby aspirin every day to lower the risk of clots. I started taking a daily aspirin purely based on having had "the C shot".

I know for me personally when I did a tren run it shot my platelets way up (high androgen)

 

[Matt88]

Here is a study that shows anabolic steroids having an effect on platelets.

Effects of Exogenous Androgens on Platelet Activity and Their Thrombogenic Potential in Supraphysiological Administration: A Literature Review

Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), simply called “androgens”, represent the most widespread drugs used to enhance performance and appearance in a sporting environment. High-dosage and/or long-term AAS administration has been associated ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Moral of the story is most of us here either donate blood or take it off our selves. To anyone that does it frequently just be careful bc u can tank your iron and ferritin which isn't fun at all speaking from experience.

 

[Pavetim]

I will donate on the 25th and start baby aspirin

 

[Glycomann]

Red Cross is always looking for platlet donors. I take the platelets and leave everything else. Theya re always in high demand since many cncer therapies drive platlets down so donation is a really good thing.

 

[Pavetim]

Oh I didn't even know you could donate platelets.

 

[Eddiesixpack]

I’ve never donated. Do they do blood work?

 

[Boykinben82]

I’ve never donated. Do they do blood work?

No they do a finger prick to check your hemocrit to make sure it’s not over 20. Then after you donate they send it to a lab where they test it for AIDS and hepatitis and stuff. If you have some nasty shit you can’t donate. If it’s all good they use it. If not you are banned from donating again. You can donate every 59 days or something. I usually do it like 2 to 3 times a year.

 

[Glycomann]

I’ve never donated. Do they do blood work?

They might do something more than hemoglobin finger prick if you donate platelets.

 

[Eddiesixpack]

They might do something more than hemoglobin finger prick if you donate platelets.

Give me them shoulders!!! Lol

 

[Matt88]

I told them I was on TRT and my doctor said it would be a good idea to donate. This eliminated any further questions bc they can't ask anymore bc it would be a HIPAA violation for them to ask about my medical treatment. It's a lie but so is answering all the questions on the form they make you feel out so either way you have to lie. The trt option is the path of least resistance.

I'm helping someone as well bc I do not have a single thing in my blood that will show up on their lab screening and they are desperate for blood. There are shortages all the time. If my wife or kid needs blood in a hospital to save their life I like to think that it's going to be there if they needed it.

 

[Boykinben82]

I told them I was on TRT and my doctor said it would be a good idea to donate. This eliminated any further questions bc they can't ask anymore bc it would be a HIPAA violation for them to ask about my medical treatment. It's a lie but so is answering all the questions on the form they make you feel out so either way you have to lie. The trt option is the path of least resistance.

I'm helping someone as well bc I do not have a single thing in my blood that will show up on their lab screening and they are desperate for blood. There are shortages all the time. If my wife or kid needs blood in a hospital to save their life I like to think that it's going to be there if they needed it.

I told them I have sleep apnea so I don’t my hemocrit to get too high.

 

[zionoir626]

I told them I have sleep apnea so I don’t my hemocrit to get too high.

Smart...
Z...

 

[Matt88]

I told them I have sleep apnea so I don’t my hemocrit to get too high.

Holy crap. I didn't realize sleep apnea effected hemoglobin etc. It makes sense though. Good thinking! I'm always down to learn something new!

 

[Boykinben82]

Holy crap. I didn't realize sleep apnea effected hemoglobin etc. It makes sense though. Good thinking! I'm always down to learn something new!

Yeah honestly a lot of people have it because of undiagnosed sleep apnea then gear. If you have both it’s gonna be elevated regularly