What does having High Platelets mean?

[B-bunch]

Hi everyone,
Since I've started getting Liver panels in 2005 when I discovered I had HepC, I've had high platelets. They were anywere from 375 - 453. What does that mean?
Thanks
Sharon

[newleaf09]

Liver damage is usually indicated by low platelets, not high platelets.  It's probably not from the hepatitis and you may want to get it checked out by a hematologist.

[babyc22]

hello i have had hep c since i was 14 now 21,
i have had some blood work done they had
said my blood platles were high what does
that mean..  is it time for treatment?

[lackalustre]

there is a bone marrow disorder (which i have) called Polycythemia or PV that causes high platelets.   But usually the Hematocrit is also high.  It is a problem with the bone marrow producing too many red blood cells.  it can cause high risk of heart attack and stroke since the blood is so thick from the RBC's.      i finally saw a dr. who sent me to a hemetologist.  the treatment is phlebotomies and medicines to bring counts down.   its worth looking at all your blood counts and discussing it with your dr.  

[WaveRider]

I Googled "high platelets" and came across this interesting site http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/high_platelets.htm

[Kalio1]

According to my lab reports "normal" range is 150 -450, being a tiny bit over 450 I wouldn't consider it "high" in the sense that there is something to worry about. What did the doc say about it?