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UCJuly2007
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Joined : Aug 2007
Posts : 95
Posted 9/26/2007 6:09 PM (GMT -8)
Yep, so I have a blood clot in my right leg.  I am now having to go to the doctor daily to get a shot in my stomach, get blood drawn and take blood thinners as well for atleast 3 months.  Can it get any worse?  Really, I don't want the answer to that last question.  I am finally on 12 1/2mg of Prednisone instead of 40mg.  I am cutting 2 1/2mg each week now.  I cutting it no matter what, I am tired of being on it.  My joints and muscles ache!  Bleeding is at a minimal, I think maybe from a hemmi letting it be known that it is around, I don't know though.  I asked my PCP about taking blood thinners while still flaring.  Response was, yep, it could change the bleeding some.  What is that supposed to mean?  I don't even know if you would call what I am having, "flaring," I just know that I still go to the bathroom a lot in the morning, atleast 2 times during the day and then a handful of times at night, and the urgency is crazy.

Just needed to vent!!! eyes

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potty girl
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Joined : Dec 2006
Posts : 835
Posted 9/26/2007 7:41 PM (GMT -8)
sorry to hear your having so much trouble, I take plavix which is a blood thinner and I have never had any trouble with it. I havent even notice an increase in bleeding when I flare, so maybe you will do ok with it. good luck
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Red_34
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Posted 9/27/2007 4:17 AM (GMT -8)
My GI said that blood clots can be a complication of this disease. I'm sorry to hear that you are having this. I was just reading your signature and your only on 6 Asacol a day? Is there a possibility to increase that while tapering off the Pred? It might make the transition a little easier.
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UCJuly2007
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Posted 9/27/2007 12:48 PM (GMT -8)

I have never questioned my Asacol dosage, although I have noticed that most are on more than just 6 pills a day.  I do need to call my gastro and make him aware of the blood clot and those medications associated with it.  Really, I haven't had any trouble with the prednisone and meds until now.  I actually was one that lost 30lbs.  I am now having the joint and muscle pain as well as the hair loss.  Thank goodness I have really thick hair!!  Thanks for the input.

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