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Avatar m tn 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.
Avatar m tn In this one year I have had what I think is severe hair loss and change in texture and my nails are now showing problems. It is systemic and could be caused by the Plavix. Of course, heart health trumps hair loss. I keep my cholesterol levels at a decent level with atorvastatin and my blood sugar levels at pre diabetic levels with metphormin. Bottom line, I want to have peace about stopping the plavix.
255163 tn?1376869746 My bone scan was very bad this time from the plavix genetic..Hair loss joint pain I just want off of them..I hear about a very natureal blood thinnner , going to ask about that and go off of the plavix for good..It is called Nattokinase ..My health is not good and I am in so much pain on the plavix, joint pain and headaches and the list goes on and on.Hope this helps you out a little..
Avatar n tn my skin color changed by my hair line after taking plavix it is lighter color with a red line going around it and it is tender to the touch and sometimes itchy and hot did plavix cause this
Avatar m tn I have elected to have some minor cosmetic surgery (liposuction) around the waist to help assist me in m weight loss. I know I have to come off Plavix 10 days prior and about 5 days after. Really wondering what damage could be done in 15 days of coming off Plavix if any? All my stents were drug eluding stents.
Avatar f tn old mom had been on plavix for about 2 months when she began having severe diahreea, nausea and loss of appetite. Is it possible for this to be a side effect of plavix even though she has been on the med for 2 months with no problem? She often has difficulty tolerating medications. She was diagnosed with a bacterial infection but after 2 rounds of antibiotic the symptoms return after abouit 2-3 days of feeling better. .
Avatar f tn I agree with you...my dad was taken off plavix due to a bad bladder infections which caused some bleeding. He was taken off and withing a month and a half had a min-Tia-stroke-episode. He's back on it...Thank God he's doing better.
3974127 tn?1411346003 They asked me if my father had been taking aspirin, I told them no, he was on Plavix, and no one instructed him/me about taking aspirin. The doctors cleared the blockage and replaced the stents... but my dad never woke up. After 2 weeks on life support, his body gave up the fight. Is this an inherent risk with stents? I'm still banging my head on the wall wondering if I did something wrong, or if I had known about the aspirin, would he still be here today.
Avatar n tn He is on Namenda and Plavix, is it possible that Adderall could help with his short term memory loss. Before the accident he lived on his own.
1210142 tn?1266077031 I think plavix is very important for CAD sufferers. The half life of plavix is short anyway, so if it came to some emergency, it wouldn't take long for the effect to wear off.
Avatar f tn Sure enough when my 24/7 migraines got better, the hair loss stopped and the hair grew back. And when the migraines got worse, the hair loss came back.
Avatar m tn Without close exam, they appeared to be sores. I left the hospital with a script for Plavix. I took them only one month. At present, the tops of my arms have numerous bruise looking discolorations, with the front of my legs being practically cover with same. At first the discoloration stopped at my knees, but then I noticed that above the knees, small round spot were slightly showing through the skin. In a couple of weeks, these spots increased in color and size.
237039 tn?1264258057 But I still have the coronary artery disease and my cardiac blockages are from Plaque buildup. I am still trying to figure how why one trumps the other.
Avatar m tn I also take the statin drugs after a successful stent. Now I learn that plavix may also cause memory loss. I went off the antidepressants cold turkey for the last 6 mo but cannot go off the plavix. I am losing cognitive abilities and I am a practicing surgeon still. How can I effectively test the capabilities and get a solution. I cannot retire at this time.
Avatar f tn Around April of 2017 he was treated for HPylori twice before it cleared up, before hand he had looled some pale and testing show low iron so doctor put him on iron pills and that brought his levels up, at the visist the doctor was going to schedule an endoscope but my husbands cardiologist wouldnt clear him from stoping his asprin and plavix, so here we are about a year later with approval to stop meds for an endoscope and colonscopy.
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 Low iron levels can cause hair loss. You might want to get that checked.
Avatar f tn I'm losing hair too. Not in clumps but I clog the drain once a week from my hair loss. And all my friends said their hair was so full and healthy during pregnancy and after lost some. I get a ball of hair during evey wash and its not normal for me also my scalp itches like crazy and I don't have bugs lol o had my husband check lol!