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Anyone take aspirin everday and covered in bruises????!!!!

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Taylormama · 16/04/2007 20:59

i have been taking an aspirin every day for the past 3 weeks (history of DVTs, poor circulation in legs) - since then i am covered in bruises and they are painful - are the two related ... presumably not a cause for concern but would appreciate some reassurance. TIA.

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Dinosaur · 16/04/2007 21:01

I do take aspirin every day and I do tend to bruise easily, but it had not occurred to me that the two were connected. I've certainly not been warned about this, and I saw a very good heart specialist last week.

Have you been at all run down or under the weather lately? My DH went through a spell of coming out in horrendous bruises and the GP said it could well be that his immune system was a little bit suppressed.

Donbean · 16/04/2007 21:02

The two are related and i wonder about your dose.
if i were you i would head on back to your Drs to ask about this....soonish as well.

This isnt a good side effect, and you shouldnt ignore it.

Troutpout · 16/04/2007 21:21

My dad had to take aspirin every day and he used to bruise really easy ...and they looked really bright red and bloody...like it was almost pooling under the skin.
I think you should go back and check the dose tbh...my dad went back but they wouldn't let him change the dose.It's worth getting it checked though

SlightlyMadSecret · 16/04/2007 22:23

Indeed aspirin thins the blood so that it doesn't clot so easy - hence increasing the chance of you bruising.

Probably just an 'expected' side effect but I would get it checked just in case and so your GP is aware of it.

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 08:19

thanks all - i will mention it to my GP and see if i need my dose adjusted. I have been run down and been on antibiotics for an infection too. I am waiting for an appointment with my heamatologist since January ....

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Pixiefish · 17/04/2007 08:22

I have ITP- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia which means that my blood count is permanently low. My platelets are also low. I am not allowed to take Asprin as it could thin my blood even more so i should imagine that there is a connection between the bruises and the asprin.

3littlefrogs · 17/04/2007 09:41

Aspirin coats the platelets so that they cannot clump together and form a clot. (this is what they are supposed to do, in the normal course of events). It is a tricky situation to manage, to get the dose right to prevent further DVTs and yet to avoid bleeding. Any stomach pain or vomiting, especially of anything that looks like coffee grounds needs medical attention immediately. If you are already under the care of a haematologist, you could telephone his or her secretary and ask for your appointment to be brought forward. If not, see your GP and they will phone on your behalf.

Have you previously been treated with warfarin, or heparin for your DVTs?

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 10:19

3littlefrogs - i have been on warfarin and heparin (after being diagnosed, 2 years ago). I was on heparin last year, throughout my pregnancy but have received no aftercare after this point.

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3littlefrogs · 17/04/2007 13:16

Are you waiting for thrombophilia screening? I would expect this to be done fairly quickly - perhaps this is why you have been put on aspirin while awaiting review by haematologist. I am surprised you have not been seen by now though. TBH I would chase up the appointment.

I don't know what investigations you have had, but you should be being managed by a haematologist who specialises in clotting.

HTH

I am work ATM so will check back later.

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 13:33

3littlefrogs - i have had a full thrombophilia screen 2 years ago which was clear. I have had at least 2 and possibly 3 blood clots ... the specialist i am waiting to see does specialise in clotting. My legs permanently ache which is hard going ... thanks for all the posts BTW.

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3littlefrogs · 17/04/2007 14:10

There is a lot of research going on ATM into thrombosis (DVTs) and some explicit guidance from NICE regarding treatment. I hope your Haematologist is able to sort things out. I am glad the TP screen was clear. Were your clots pregnancy (or pill) related?

Properly fitted support tights are an important factor in prevention of long term problems, and should be prescribed by the consultant.

I am sure your appointment should be chased up - good luck.

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 14:32

thanks 3littlefrogs - i will do some research on NICE guidelines. First clot i had only risk factor was the pill, second clot was about 8 weeks after the 1st one (had come off the pill) and third suspected clot was during PG ....

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lulumama · 17/04/2007 14:35

why do i have to find this out here ???? see the consult. privately !

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 14:40

yes lulu but tis a fortune ...

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lulumama · 17/04/2007 14:41

have you asked Mum & Dad?

tis your health....

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 14:42

not mentioned it - thought it was ok. Will call GP for a discussion ... sure it will be ok

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3littlefrogs · 17/04/2007 14:47

You should not have to pay to get proper treatment (this always makes me upset - everyone should get good treatment, not just those who can afford to pay). In the meantime avoid smoking, pill, pregnancy and long journeys whether by car, coach or plane, and drink lots of water, don't sit with your legs crossed and do your post natal leg exercises as well as your pelvic floor ones.

Where do you live? I might know who your haematologist is!!! (or at least what the local "clot service" is like!!)

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 14:52

thanks 3 - you have reminded me to rotate my ankles!! I live in Essex ... I also don't want to pay - i had to pay for two private appts when i was first diagnosed which cost the best part of £300

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lulumama · 17/04/2007 15:22

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 15:48

thank you lulu - much better!

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3littlefrogs · 17/04/2007 15:58

Gosh - I am cross that you had to pay - sadly this is the way it is sometimes. Getting access to services can be a battle, even if they are good once you get into the system. Actually, one of the Essex hospitals has a really excellent DVT service that is nurse led with very supportive haematologists. I hope that is where you are going. I cannot for the life of me remember the name of it - but that is because I have an age related memory problem (otherwise known as menopausal scatterbrain) but it will probably come back to me.

3littlefrogs · 17/04/2007 16:01

In my hospital it is usual to keep on warfarin or heparin for 6 weeks post- natally, then review by haematologist at 6 weeks. (if you have had a clot in pregnancy that is.)

SlightlyMadSecret · 17/04/2007 17:33

Taylormama that dear Lulu has to find out about this here....

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Taylormama · 17/04/2007 18:03

3littlefrogs - you are wonderful!!! I had 6 weeks of warfarin after birth of DS and i didn't even get to a therapeutic level so it was a waste of time (INR never ever got above 2) - no follow up - nothing, nada!!

SMS - i don't like to worry my lovely sister ....

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lulumama · 17/04/2007 18:04

you think that i am less worried now??

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