question: have gone to Dr for acute abdominal pain, tender to touch when palpated (sp?) . had blood drawn, and ct scan. platelets came back low, 98000. Ct ok. have endoscopy scheduled tomorrow and waiting to hear when to see hemotologist. 55 yrs old. 5 . 117 lbs. very good health. active. problems manifested about 2 months ago. Colonoscopy 2 years ago was clean. Periods monthly but not as regular (used to be every 28 days) now 21-35+ and are dark and pasty. some spotting. Are these symptoms related or incidental?