Hi Kelli, I don't post much on here but I have been lurking around since 2006 or so. My story is so similar to yours; severe HELLP, the emergency c-sect under general, DIC, the central line, trying to hold on as long as possible, the ups and downs of NICU and care after coming home. There are severa...

Hello, I don't think it can cause ITP but I know if you have ITP you are likely to have HELLP or PE in one form or another during pregnancy. PE and HELLP can unmask all kinds of things that you might be predisposed to having later in life, cardiovascular problems, hypertension, etc. Perhaps it is th...

I am so sorry for your loss. HELLP is so sneaky especially the upper right quadrant pain. I have seen it dismissed as heartburn, round ligament pain, braxton-hicks, baby moving or growing...etc. The best thing you can do is stay vigilant.
Please be easy on yourself.

Hello,

I was just checking in again to see how you and baby are doing. I hope all is well!

<t>Protein Study May Help Scientists Better Understand Root Of Preeclampsia.<br/> The UK's Telegraph (10/6, Alleyne) reported, "A mechanism in the body that causes high blood pressure has been uncovered by British scientists in a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for the condition." The...

<t>Hi Ester,<br/> I am sorry to hear about your sweet angel; it is a terrible disease! My story is similar but HELLP started at 26 weeks. I was on BP meds for about 6 months after delivery, they were tapered but it takes a long time for your body to "equalize" itself and i think it varies with every...

Hello,

There is such a thing as partial HELLP. You can have any variation of it and it still be just as dangerous and scary.

I ran across this and it is specific to HELLP but they mention PE throughout it as well. I have not looked completely for accuracy but on the surface it appears thoughtful.
http://wn.com/hellp_syndrome

I am so sorry. Please be gentle with yourself :(

<t>Here are a couple of short articles about it. Ill look for the journal article in "Hypertension".<br/> <br/> Specific Metabolites Linked To Increased Likelihood Of Preeclampsia.<br/> Canada's Edmonton Sun (9/14) reports that preeclampsia is the "leading cause of pregnancy-related death and is res...