Dear Sir,
I understand your concern very well. When ITP has been present since childhood and keeps relapsing at different stages of life, it creates constant fear—especially when platelet counts fluctuate widely and strong medicines are required. Your worry about continuing Eltrombopag and the risk of clotting is completely valid.
From your description, your wife appears to have chronic relapsing ITP, which is a well-recognized pattern. The recent drop in platelets to 30–40 thousand with heavy menstrual bleeding required immediate intervention, and the good response to Wysolone and Eltrombopag shows that her bone marrow function is healthy. However, a rise of platelets to 460,000 is more than what is required for safety. In ITP, the goal is not to push platelets very high, but to maintain them at a safe level to prevent bleeding.
Regarding Eltrombopag, it is usually used as a supportive drug, not a permanent solution for most patients. When platelet counts overshoot, doctors generally taper or temporarily stop the medicine while closely monitoring counts. Continuing it at the same dose when platelets are very high may increase the risk of clot formation, especially if used unnecessarily or for a prolonged period. Therefore, dose adjustment or withdrawal must be done carefully and individually, not abruptly and not without guidance.
Now coming to the role of homeopathy, which is very important in chronic and relapsing ITP. Homeopathy does not work by artificially forcing platelet production. Instead, it aims to correct the underlying immune imbalance responsible for platelet destruction. In my clinical experience, I have treated many ITP patients—both children and adults—where homeopathic constitutional treatment helped:
Reduce the frequency of relapses
Stabilize platelet counts naturally
Minimize or avoid repeated steroid use
Improve long-term immunity and overall health
Homeopathy is especially useful once the acute bleeding risk is controlled, as it can be safely continued long term without increasing clotting risk.
The key is individualized treatment based on the patient’s complete history, bleeding pattern, triggers, menstrual issues, emotional stress, and overall constitution. I would not advise stopping or changing allopathic medicines suddenly, but a planned, guided transition with proper monitoring can be considered under medical supervision.
Since your wife has a long history of ITP with repeated episodes, I would strongly recommend a detailed online consultation so her reports, past relapses, and current status can be reviewed and a safe, integrated plan can be made. With the right approach, many patients are able to remain stable and live a normal life without constant fear.
Regards
Dr jyoti kadkol
Health Global Homeopathy vijaynagar Bangalore
www.healthglobalclinics.com
Answered2026-01-19 13:31:37
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