I know what to look for: tiny red dots on the skin that show a dangerously low level of platelets. I have a little patch on the inside of my elbow. I think it's very likely I was just carrying something that stretched the skin--I used to get similar patches near my arm-pits from back-pack straps. The doctor mentioned that my platelets were on the low side of normal before I began the Imuran. But, I guess I'm taking no chances: I'll call and ask for a blood test. I read that thrombocytopenia can have no symptoms at all, so I guess even possible mild symptoms need to be checked out.

I'm just checking in, keeping the information flowing. It pays to be an informed patient.

Abby