Blood Clots

UCJuly2007

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Posted 9/26/2007 7:09 PM (GMT -7)

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!!!

Smiles,

29/F Diagnosed UC July 18, 2007

Meds: 6 Asacol 400mg Tab

6 5mg Prednisone total 30mg (down from 40mg)

1/2 30mg Tylenol #3

1 1000mg Canasa Suppository

1 Calcium 500+D

1 Cerovite Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

1 325mg Ferrous Sulfate

potty girl

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Posts : 835

Posted 9/26/2007 8:41 PM (GMT -7)

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

Rona

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nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9
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potassium.

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Posted 9/27/2007 5:17 AM (GMT -7)

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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Joined : Aug 2007

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Posted 9/27/2007 1:48 PM (GMT -7)

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.

Smiles,

29/F Diagnosed UC July 18, 2007

Meds: 6 Asacol 400mg Tab

2 1/2 5mg Prednisone total 12 1/2mg (down from 40mg)

~~1/2 30mg Tylenol #3~~

1 1000mg Canasa Suppository

1 Calcium 500+D

1 Cerovite Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

1 325mg Ferrous Sulfate

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