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Most Unusual Doctor Appointment

jubilant — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:49:19 GMT

Monday I experienced something I've never had happen before. I'm taking it as good news! My hematologist says my blood tests show no reason for what has happened in my liver (hepatic infarct). The good thing is the clots have not affected the blood flow in my liver so what we do now she said is make up a plan as we go. She explained that it is so unusual and to be honest she will be "guessing" at what to do because there really is no set plan to follow.

For now it will be to take the last 10 days of Eliquis, then the day after that is finished start on a 350 mg aspirin once a day. If that bothers my stomach, I am to go back on one baby aspirin a day like I was before. That's it! It's taken a lot of tests to come to this conclusion but I'll take it! They are finding, I guess, that aspirin works just as well, (if not better) than some of these blood thinners which, according to my blood tests, I really don't need but as a precaution, I will be taking..Ha!

Thanks everyone for your support and prayers. It was a real comfort to me.

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catter70 — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:59:25 GMT

Glad to hear the good news. Take care of yourself.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:09:36 GMT

Sounds like a very affordable and doable plan.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:13:38 GMT

That is good news. Very happy for you.

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Tissyanne — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:07:34 GMT

@jubilant , wonderful news. I can feel relief in your words.

I am sending positive energy for your good health going forward. Be well.

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jubilant — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:21:28 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
Sounds like a very affordable and doable plan.

Yes, affordable and doable explains it well! They were going to switch me from Eliquis (so very expensive) to Warfarin but my blood tests showed that whatever it is that keeps your blood thin I had plenty of it in my blood. No one knows what causes this and hopefully it won't happen again and it didn't seem to do much damage as far as they can tell. I can live with that!

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cindyNC — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:34:41 GMT

@jubilant Fabulous news!

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Zhills — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:18:25 GMT

Keep on keeping on! You've got this! Think positive and enjoyl Happy for you!

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Zhills — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:25:43 GMT

@jubilant wrote:
Monday I experienced something I've never had happen before. I'm taking it as good news! My hematologist says my blood tests show no reason for what has happened in my liver (hepatic infarct). The good thing is the clots have not affected the blood flow in my liver so what we do now she said is make up a plan as we go. She explained that it is so unusual and to be honest she will be "guessing" at what to do because there really is no set plan to follow.

For now it will be to take the last 10 days of Eliquis, then the day after that is finished start on a 350 mg aspirin once a day. If that bothers my stomach, I am to go back on one baby aspirin a day like I was before. That's it! It's taken a lot of tests to come to this conclusion but I'll take it! They are finding, I guess, that aspirin works just as well, (if not better) than some of these blood thinners which, according to my blood tests, I really don't need but as a precaution, I will be taking..Ha!

Thanks everyone for your support and prayers. It was a real comfort to me..

She didn't recommend enteric aspirin or buffered aspirin? Easier on the stomach.

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Sage04 — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:03:53 GMT

I once had a blood clot on my spleen and was hospitatized for a few days. I was hoping I would not have to take blood thinners but I had to take 325mg of aspirin and tthen years later I was switched to one baby aspirin daiily. So far so good. No stomach problem from it.

@Zhills I was never told which one.

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jubilant — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:43:01 GMT

@Zhills @Sage04 I wasn't told which kind of aspirin either but thanks for reminding me of it! I do have a touchy stomach sometimes.

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Trailrun23 — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:59:48 GMT

Happy news for you! I hope the new "plan" does the trick!

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Franklinbell — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:04:55 GMT

@jubilant That's great news! So happy for you! Do it girl!

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DottieBlue — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:35:50 GMT

@jubilant

Glad to hear you received happy news!

Regarding the aspirin, could you take it with some yogurt or with a meal so it wouldn't upset your stomach?

My friend has to take aspirin and it upsets her stomach if her stomach is empty so she takes it right after she's eaten.

Take care.

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jubilant — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:47:12 GMT

@DottieBlue wrote:
@jubilant
Glad to hear you received happy news!

Regarding the aspirin, could you take it with some yogurt or with a meal so it wouldn't upset your stomach?

My friend has to take aspirin and it upsets her stomach if her stomach is empty so she takes it right after she's eaten.

Take care.

@DottieBlue Yes, I have to take most medications with food. Recently it has been with yogurt which I find is working pretty good for me, too!

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mousiegirl — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:39:59 GMT

@jubilant wrote:
Monday I experienced something I've never had happen before. I'm taking it as good news! My hematologist says my blood tests show no reason for what has happened in my liver (hepatic infarct). The good thing is the clots have not affected the blood flow in my liver so what we do now she said is make up a plan as we go. She explained that it is so unusual and to be honest she will be "guessing" at what to do because there really is no set plan to follow.

For now it will be to take the last 10 days of Eliquis, then the day after that is finished start on a 350 mg aspirin once a day. If that bothers my stomach, I am to go back on one baby aspirin a day like I was before. That's it! It's taken a lot of tests to come to this conclusion but I'll take it! They are finding, I guess, that aspirin works just as well, (if not better) than some of these blood thinners which, according to my blood tests, I really don't need but as a precaution, I will be taking..Ha!

Thanks everyone for your support and prayers. It was a real comfort to me.
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@jubilant If you take the aspirin with food in your stomach, and the aspirin is coated for stomach protection,, you shouldn't have any problem.

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jubilant — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 11:11:26 GMT

@mousiegirl wrote:
@jubilant wrote:
Monday I experienced something I've never had happen before. I'm taking it as good news! My hematologist says my blood tests show no reason for what has happened in my liver (hepatic infarct). The good thing is the clots have not affected the blood flow in my liver so what we do now she said is make up a plan as we go. She explained that it is so unusual and to be honest she will be "guessing" at what to do because there really is no set plan to follow.

For now it will be to take the last 10 days of Eliquis, then the day after that is finished start on a 350 mg aspirin once a day. If that bothers my stomach, I am to go back on one baby aspirin a day like I was before. That's it! It's taken a lot of tests to come to this conclusion but I'll take it! They are finding, I guess, that aspirin works just as well, (if not better) than some of these blood thinners which, according to my blood tests, I really don't need but as a precaution, I will be taking..Ha!

Thanks everyone for your support and prayers. It was a real comfort to me.
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@jubilant If you take the aspirin with food in your stomach, and the aspirin is coated for stomach protection,, you shouldn't have any problem.

@mousiegirl I'm hoping it will work. Baby Aspirin never has affected me but I do have a sensitive stomach that requires Pepcid every day so I am concerned about a 350 mg. tablet. I have had 3 ulcers following surgeries and don't want anymore so I really appreciate your and others advice.

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jubilant — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 23:09:26 GMT

@hckynutjohn Hi John. Hope this finds you and Cindy and your furry family all doing well. Haven't seen you posting and hope everything is ok with you both.

I have a new cardiologist I will see this Fall and only 9 minutes from my home! That will be a blessing for me as I (or DH) will not have to drive in heavy traffic to see him. It's a very easy drive.

Sending prayers for you and Cindy, my friend.