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976897 tn?1379167602 I should have mentioned, Ed, I developed an unusually severe bruising/bleeding problem. My arms started looking like the sky looks like inside the arctic circle on a January evening. Even the slightest scrape or tap was causing my arms to bruise. It is believed the combination of fish oil, aspirin and Plavix led to this problem. Plavix was the obvious first drug to be eliminated. I don't have a history of restinosis and it appears 81mg aspirin is my most efficient drug.
Avatar n tn On 3d catherization in 9 years, 2 stents placed end to end in LAD. Placed on 10mg Effient; after 5 weeks changed over to 75 mg Plavix (also take 30 mg Isosorbide monitrate along w/0.81 mg aspirin. For first 4+ weeks heaviness in chest w/periodic angina. Notice with excitement or now-a propensity to become angrier easier, have chest pains for awhile. I have always been very healthy and full of energy-that is, until this year.
1769481 tn?1313879933 I have CHD and 1 stent . I have been on 75 mg Plavix, 40 mg Simvastatin, 10 mg Lisinopril, 25 mg x 2 Lopressor, and 162 mg Aspirin for 30 days. I ran out of meds today and cannot refill my scripts for 3 days. What will happen.
Avatar f tn A drug coated stent was put in and he was put on plavix and aspirin. His heart has been heavily damaged. We were told that he needs bypass surgery and it has been scheduled for March 11. The doctor said he needs to stop plavix 7 days before. I'm worried because he just will have had the stent put in at just over 3 weeks.
Avatar m tn I agree with Ed. There is confusion..
Avatar n tn The medication is usually anticoagulants, such as aspirin/plavix (clopidogrel). Many times a Cardiologist will put a patient onto Beta blockers to keep the heart rate down and lower blood pressure. The best way to get vitamins is from food, not supplements. A 30 min walk every day will work wonders too. As his weight drops, and the healthy diet, you will see his blood pressure drop along with his cholesterol. It is also important to watch his mental health.
Avatar m tn I once had the same problem and finally found out that plavix and aspirin can cause this to happen, I stopped the plavix and within two weeks was near back to a near normal life check with your doctor on this. People have had sever side effects from plavix and even death.
Avatar n tn My Dr also says he would go with the bare metal stent or stents rather than the coated so I could stay on the plavix for only 1 month.... thanks again ed and kenkeith...
Avatar m tn I also have eight stents, they are in all three major heart arteries, seven of them were inserted within eighteen months about six years ago. Half of my stents are drug-elluting, half are bare-metal. I was also told initially I would be on Plavix the rest of my life. However, I really worked hard to change my risk factors... of course I didn't smoke, I quit eating red meat, lost a great deal of weight, took the good drugs recommended by my doctor, and exercised daily.
976897 tn?1379167602 They have recommended I remain on plavix for life. The stents in my LAD from proximal to about 2 thirds of the way down are still open. The only regret is that they went through my right femoral artery AGAIN (7th time now) and wow did it hurt. The bruise is massive and an angioseal had to be used. I have to check regularly for hardening under the skin (haematoma) and report on the phone to the angio suite if such a situation occurs.
Avatar m tn I have been taking Plavix 75 MG daily. A recent plavix test showed it was not helping. Now my PA has me on 150 MG Plavix. I really bleed when scratched now. Should I take the Plavix test again to see if the increased dossage is working? I am also taking 325 mg asprin.
Avatar m tn Did your doctor determine that you risk was so high that he wanted you on Plavix long term, these are the only circumstances that using Plavix long term would be.
255163 tn?1376869746 My heart Dr will not let me go off the plavix and my surgeon will not do the surgery while on plavix. What happens in a situation like this?. I am between a rock and a hard place. If neither Dr gives in what do I do? If I have an attack and end up in the ER wouldn't they have to do emergency sugery?. Does this mean that anyone on plavix can never have surgery unless it's an ermergency. What is your opinion on going off plavix temporarily for surgery. I would welcome anyones advice.
Avatar f tn I had an MI in '05, and had a RCA stent placed. I was on plavix apox. 4 yrs because of family hx and my paranoia of another MI. I recently have been experiencing tingling and numbness in my hands upon awaking and have noticed small spider veins appearing on my thighs. I am a nurse on a MedSurg unit. I am concerned that my stent is becoming occulded. My doctor took me off plavix Jan'10 and kept me on 325 Aspirin.
Avatar n tn My cardiologist would not let my dentist allow me to stop taking Plavix for even 5 days to alleviate my pain due to a cavity .The dentist is bent upon my discontinuing Plavix to enable filling of the cavity or do root canal to solve the problem.
Avatar f tn She was given platelet went up then down again Can plavix make it worse and will her platelet revert back to normal
Avatar f tn Hello Ed, and thank you for answering, I hope you are well. My blood pressure is always good because I take Lysinoprol everyday. I also take a whole aspirin & one Plavix (per doc orders) to prevent clotting. I am also taking a statin at night (Pravastatin) to keep things flowing & plauge down. My doctor (one) said it was too risky a surgery to do because it is right by the optic nerve, I could come out blind or paralized. No thanks.
Avatar m tn I HAVE 3STENTS AND i can't come off Plavix.. I had a colonoscopy this morning for diagnostic reasons and I am full of polops,but they couldnt take any out while I am on Plavix...Last time I went off plavix for 2 days I had my 2nd heartattack so I CAN NOT GO OFF OF IT..I hac surgery to remove a salivary gland and had to stay overnight for obsevation and everything turned out all right.. Is there anyway to remove these polops while on Plavix ?
255163 tn?1376869746 My Cardio wants me on the plavix indefintely, so will not give me the ok to stop the plavix for 10 days and the Surgeon will not do the procedure with me on the plavix. I'm in a no win situation. My symptoms are not that severe yet, Does anyone have any suggestions or advice. Should I try another Cardio for a 2nd opinion or is there someone that I can complain to so these dr's will get together to corrdinate something.
Avatar m tn Structual collapse of a stent would indicate an improper size or defect. I discontinued plavix after year, and I have never heard of plavix associated with a collapsed stent! There may be a misunderstanding.
Avatar n tn I have read so often that you should not take Plavix and aspirin, but it seems to also be common to prescribe both plavix and aspirin in certain situations. I am worried and confused. Thanks.
Avatar m tn Lately, there have many posts related to the duration of plavix and it seems patients are given plavix for a long period of time. It has been my understanding from what I have read and my experience, plavix is recommended for individuals that have a drug eluding stent to help prevent clots for up to a year. That has been my experience. DES when compared to bare metal stent implants have an increase of clots and restenosis for a period of one year...