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Thank you for replying, I do have a neurologist, he has told me a few years ago that I had a TIA put me on plavix and aspirin, I went to him for l-sided pain, back, hip down the leg to foot, could barely walk on a daily basis, still having the same problems, after 2 years of cortisone shots, neurontin, lyricia, I stopped taking the plavix aspirin and everything else about 8 months ago, because nothing was working, I had enough.
I recently changed doctors and today the new doctor suggested I stop the warafin and start taking Plavix. I am 52 y/o female. No hyper-tension, no diabetese, no tia/stroke or any of the factors listed for taking warafin instead of aspirin.
The doctor said I was a good candidate for aspirin to prevent clotting but I am allergic to aspirin. Has anyone heard of or personally changed from warafin to plavix? Thank you for any input you can provide.
my father just got through another stroke recently. he has been on Plavix for two years since the first one in 2008. my question is Plavix would reduce the risk of stroke but could not 100% prevent it, correct?
I am not sure what is the cause yet this time. he is still in the process of going through all various types of tests and so far the doctor seems very comfortable with the results available; also he has totally recovered without any sign of stroke symptoms.
I had a stroke due to a 100 percent occlusion of the carotid artery. After being on warfarin and plavix separatelyI had a TIA ,I am currently on both,and so far so good.Is this normal that my bleeding and bruising disappeared after combing the two drugs? i am happy but confused.
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And they usually show up on imaging studies. In the absence of a lesion, it could be a TIA. TIA or transient ischemic attack, which as the name indicates there is a temporary lack of blood flow to a particular part of the brain. This usually recovers, but these people are more prone for strokes. For the TIA, if you are a hypertensive or diabetic, ensure to keep these under check. Eat healthy, a low salt and oily diet and exercise regularly.
We took him to the ER where he was diagnosed with a stroke which turned out to be a TIA. That has resolved and the doctors say it stemmed from the artery at the neck. I think this would be the Basilar artery. However, since they realized he was having a stroke they also did an ultrasound, three MRI's and a CT to check his carotid arteries and one is 100% blocked and one is 70% blocked.
But there was higher incidence of bleeding tendency and headaches with Aggrenox when compared to Plavix. And cardiologists usually prefer Plavix to prevent coronary artery disease, so taking Plavix will help prevent both strokes and CAD. So, Plavix is a good option to prevent occurrence of strokes.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Hi I am 38 year old female that on March 14th I woke up that morning with a headache, took 2 ibuprofen and didn't really think anything of it. While cooking dinner I began to see things thru both eyes that I have never seen before this lasted a few minutes. They were like half circles in zig zag shape to the left side of both eyes that also were electrifying looking as if to say like electricity. My left arm and hand began to feel funny almost jelly like and weak.
I'm 54, female, and have hypertension, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. I went blind in one eye for several hours and then again for only a few minutes and was diagnosed as having a TIA and went on Plavix. An event monitor showed I had many PACs, short runs of SVT's and several short Atrial runs. A recent Echocardiogram indicated a possible hole in my heart.
The ambulance came and my bp was a little high (140/78) and my blood glucose was also elevated (180 this was about a hour after eating), cat scan, ultasound on carotid arteries and doppler on heart were all normal, the ER Dr diagnosed a TIA--all follow up testing was normal including an MRI. I have had 3 of these "episodes" in the last month. My Dr told me to get to the emergency room each time it happened, ER Dr said to see if it last more than 10 min.
What signs of TIA/stroke should I be on the look out for and when should I act quickly to get her evaluated? In the hospital 6 weeks ago the emerg cardiologist said her brain scan (MRI?) showed some evidence of prior stroke or TIA. I presume they put her on the neuro ward to monitor her, just in case she had had a TIA.
That was extremely negligent of them not to recommend aspirin or put you on plavix or something when they saw evidence of a TIA and given your symptoms!!! That would definitely be a blessing if a neurologist with the proper equipment to evaluate could witness one of your episodes, if you get another one.
I would call on a daily basis for cancellations with your neurologist & explain why you feel it is urgent you get in and that you've been to the ER on more than one occasion.
I was having usual symptoms of hypothyroidism - fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, etc. Have been on Levothyroxine for several months now and have seen improvements in all symptoms except hair loss. I'm also on Plavix (due to a TIA), which I understand can also cause hair loss. I started on it shortly before beginning to exhibit thyroid symptons. I've had breast cancer, so can't take estrogen.
My husband had a Tia Feb 2012 at 48yrs. He has been on the same medication since then. He has never been the same, he is always tired still have tingling and feels like spider webs are on his skin anyone else with this problems should he get a second opinion on so many medication that may be causing side effects?
He is taking 7 meds.
I am 23 and was recently diagnosed with possible TIA caused from my birth control. I was confused & lost, couldn't use the right words, lost vision for 1 hour, and had double vision. All lasted a total of 7-8 hours. I am currently waiting to get in to a neurologist. It has been a week. My head has mild throbs, my eyes have trouble focusing, and my head feels "loose" at times. I had a CAT scan & spinal tap-all came back clear.
11 months ago I had a Tia at work. I feel like I've lost my mental snap. I just lost my job because I'm not remembering instructions. I invert names and numbers. I have been on no medications since my only two risk factors were stress and smoking. Does anyone ever recover fully?
may i know what is this about and FYI my dad is a stable angina patient, could it be symptom of stroke? TIA? or post-surgery effect? he in on losartan, carvedilol, atorvastatin, plavix med.
I ended uo having a endarterectomy on my left C in may of that year. In 2003 about three years after the surgery I can a TIA which a was caused by a brain bleed. At that time it was discovered that the left side that had the surgery was now 100% occulded. My vascular surgeon who did my endartorectomy told me that collateral activity had taked over and I was getting the blood to my brain thru smaller veins in my face and the artery in the back of my neck. I was put on Plavix and a statin.
walking to the left w/inability to stop. In the ER he was diagnosed w/a stroke which turned out to be a TIA. That resolved & the doctors say it stemmed from the artery at the neck, the Basilar artery? Realizing he had a stroke they did an ultrasound, 3 MRI's & a CT to check his carotid arteries. One is 100% blocked & one is 70% blocked. The surgeons are giving conflicting information to us so I am hoping to get some input from a surgeon here.
Apparently, no damage to brain and blood on brain is slowly going away. Please help-what can be going on- She was on Plavix before injury and no more blood is leaking on the brain.
I'm sorry the doctor is non-responsive. Sounds like your dad needs a better doctor pronto. That's good that your dad's bowels are moving! I hope you are getting help with bowel retraining?
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