Bald patces
Hi Donna and welcome,
High platelets and low platelets can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis.
I also have bald patches like you and know how distressing it can be, I was diagnosed by a dermatologist with a skin biopsy of the scalp as having Discod Lupus, I am waiting for my apointment in April to see a rheumatologist about all the other aches and pains I have.
There is never a day goes by that I dont have pain in one part of my body or other. Although the pain is not unbearable it is always there either fingers, elbows, ankles, ribs, neck and back. Some days the pain will take a holiday from one part of my body but will move onto another more interesting destination.
I am on Plaquinil(anti malaria) for the bald patches, I have been taking the tablets for two months with little change. Although I did have a couple of pain free days last week and thought it was because of the plaquinil but am a bit achy again today.
Make sure you push your doctor for a specialist consultant, start with a dermatologist first.
Best of luck with your research of this mystery disease.
Primrose