My platelet count is low. my doctor wants an HIV test. does anyone else have this but not aids?

I am on a couple medications that might cause Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)... risperdal and depakote. Is anyone else on these meds experiencing Thrombocytopenia

I went in for an hiv test today. I'll let you guys know the results. You guys are probably right, it's a liver problem. I am a moderate drinker. and thatt coupled with the medications i'm on is what's making my platelet count so low. Thanks for the help!

Low platelet count does not an AIDS make. I'm not sure if your doctor is going down the right tract here.

Thrombocytopenia can be caused by numerous diseases, one of which is liver inflammation as mentioned by the first answerer. Other things may include defects in your megakaryocytes (the cells that produce platelets). Perhaps suggest your doctor to conduct a clotting assay to see if you have problems closing wounds? The medicines you are taking might be affecting your megakaryocytes and/or platelets directly as well.

Liver disease also causes platelet problems. You might want to get checked for hepatitis A, B, C just to rule that out. Best wishes.

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