How low can platelets go before death?

My most recent readings are white blood cells at 123, hemoglobin at 141 and platelets at 93 (two months ago they were at 60, my all-time low). I go every five weeks for gamma globulin infusion, with my last treatment of fludarabine (Fludara) in June 2004. read more

Nosebleeds and bleeding from your gums occur frequently with low platelet levels. Report any nosebleed lasting more than 10 minutes or bleeding from the gums. Treating the early signs of decreased platelet levels may prevent development of the more serious thrombocytopenia complications. read more