Comments on: Plavix TTP Blood Disorder Side Effect http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/ Malpractice, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:38:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: donna http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-218 donna Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:27:20 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-218 my sister was diagnosed with ttp in 1991, she was in intensive care for 1 month . three times we were told she would not live. she suffered so bad, we rubbed her back for 30 days,trying to help with the pain. thank god she survived. the doctors told us it might come bak in 1 year , 10 years,or never. as aresult of this she ened up with fibermagia. two years ago she developed a brain anurisoum, she had two coils placed in the brain.. she was given plavix. one month ago she got ttp again , we got her to the hospital and she passed the next day.the systems were not the same as before. my sister was 48 years old. my sister was diagnosed with ttp in 1991, she was in intensive care for 1 month . three times we were told she would not live. she suffered so bad, we rubbed her back for 30 days,trying to help with the pain. thank god she survived. the doctors told us it might come bak in 1 year , 10 years,or never. as aresult of this she ened up with fibermagia. two years ago she developed a brain anurisoum, she had two coils placed in the brain.. she was given plavix. one month ago she got ttp again , we got her to the hospital and she passed the next day.the systems were not the same as before. my sister was 48 years old.

]]> By: brenda http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-217 brenda Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:17:53 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-217 i am 47 had a mini stroke in november in 2010, i am currently taking 75mg of plavix a day, i never thought to find out if this medication had any side effects or problems i was trusting, well, i am tired, i have slurred speech, vision problems, numbness in my fingers, muscle cramps i thought i was having another stroke, i currently have all of the symtoms mentioned in these emails. couldn"t figure out what was wrong. since reading these emails i know now something is wrong with me taking this medication. i will ask the doctor for asprins. THANK YOU FOR OPENING MY EYES i am 47 had a mini stroke in november in 2010, i am currently taking 75mg of plavix a day, i never thought to find out if this medication had any side effects or problems i was trusting, well, i am tired, i have slurred speech, vision problems, numbness in my fingers, muscle cramps i thought i was having another stroke, i currently have all of the symtoms mentioned in these emails. couldn”t figure out what was wrong. since reading these emails i know now something is wrong with me taking this medication. i will ask the doctor for asprins. THANK YOU FOR OPENING MY EYES

]]> By: Michael http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-216 Michael Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:47:27 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-216 Our daughter recently died from ttp. She was on Plavix for a year following a stint implant Our daughter recently died from ttp. She was on Plavix for a year following a stint implant

]]> By: Dale http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-215 Dale Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:22:17 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-215 Started taking Plavix, 10-31-06, now getting bruises big time, when I get cut bleeding last for hours. Also getting hand and arm jerking when in bed, numbness in my hands, and muscle cramps are unending. I am tired all the time, and dizzy when just sitting. Sounds like I need to go back to my doctor and have some tests run. Thanks for this website, you may have saved my life! Started taking Plavix, 10-31-06, now getting bruises big time, when I get cut bleeding last for hours. Also getting hand and arm jerking when in bed, numbness in my hands, and muscle cramps are unending. I am tired all the time, and dizzy when just sitting. Sounds like I need to go back to my doctor and have some tests run. Thanks for this website, you may have saved my life!

]]> By: larry http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-214 larry Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:22:02 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-214 Good for you William, How shamefeul for your doctor to insist you take this medication, if I knew about the side effect of plavix , I would not have ever takien this drug, Drug Makers again care more for the profit then patient and the doctors do not help it none Good for you William, How shamefeul for your doctor to insist you take this medication, if I knew about the side effect of plavix , I would not have ever takien this drug, Drug Makers again care more for the profit then patient and the doctors do not help it none

]]> By: William http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-213 William Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:22:25 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-213 Last year, around March I was put on Tricor, a similiar med to Plavix, and seemed to have some strange side-effects. I could not think straight and had confusion, slured speech, and shaking hands. I stopped the Tricor and talked to my Doctor. She insisted that it could not cause these side-effects, so I started the meds again. Within four days the same symptoms returned, and I again stopped Tricor. A week later I was fully recovered and informed my Doctor that I was not going to take any cholesterol meds ever again! Since then, I have changed my diet and my overall cholesterol level has gone from 445 to 230. My Doctor is still insisting that I take a Statin for it but I refuse every time. She doesn't accept that these meds are very dangerious and cause TTP. Hopefully with this Website info, she will now believe me. Thank you, Bill. Last year, around March I was put on Tricor, a similiar med to Plavix, and seemed to have some strange side-effects. I could not think straight and had confusion, slured speech, and shaking hands. I stopped the Tricor and talked to my Doctor. She insisted that it could not cause these side-effects, so I started the meds again. Within four days the same symptoms returned, and I again stopped Tricor. A week later I was fully recovered and informed my Doctor that I was not going to take any cholesterol meds ever again! Since then, I have changed my diet and my overall cholesterol level has gone from 445 to 230. My Doctor is still insisting that I take a Statin for it but I refuse every time. She doesn’t accept that these meds are very dangerious and cause TTP. Hopefully with this Website info, she will now believe me. Thank you, Bill.

]]> By: Jodi http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-212 Jodi Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:46:49 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-212 We lost my mother in Feb 2007 at the young age of 68, just a few weeks after she began Plavix. She was one of the rare *few*affected by this potentially deadly side effect. She suffered 3 strokes and 2 heart attacks withing 4 days, and ended up in a coma. She passed 12 days later. Please pay attention to the potential signs of TTP: Bruising, muscle pain, and confusion. If caught early it IS treatable. We lost my mother in Feb 2007 at the young age of 68, just a few weeks after she began Plavix. She was one of the rare *few*affected by this potentially deadly side effect.

She suffered 3 strokes and 2 heart attacks withing 4 days, and ended up in a coma. She passed 12 days later.

Please pay attention to the potential signs of TTP: Bruising, muscle pain, and confusion. If caught early it IS treatable.

]]> By: Bob http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-211 Bob Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:57:42 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-211 I was put on Plavix and one adult aspirin daily after having two stents put in my arteries three months ago. I am on dialysis three days a week and in the last month I have had three episodes where I have become so cold while undergoing dialysis (in the third and fourth hours) that I cannot stop shivering and shuddering. I stop shivering but still remian cold when I am unhooked. On those same three occasions I have had a thirty minute period where I lose myself. I don't know what I do???? My kidneys failed 3 1/2 months ago so this is all new to me. The need for the stents came after a physical to see if I am healthy for a transplant and learned I had two serious artery blockages. When this has happened I cannot account for where I am for 30 minutes. I just drive off from the dialysis center thinkiing I am okay but I do not show up at my wife's place of business to pick her up until at least an hour later and it is only a 20 ,minute ride. The period is very hazy. She has called me during this period and I don't remember it and give her answers that make no sense. I can vaguely remember driving in neighborhoods I don't know? It has never happened on days that I have not had the extreme cold shivers although I am not as clear headed as I would like on many occasions. I begin tomorrow riding the Metro bus because I no longer trust myself to drive a car after undergoing dilaysis. I was told of TTP today and looked it up on the Web. I am scared. I was put on Plavix and one adult aspirin daily after having two stents put in my arteries three months ago. I am on dialysis three days a week and in the last month I have had three episodes where I have become so cold while undergoing dialysis (in the third and fourth hours) that I cannot stop shivering and shuddering. I stop shivering but still remian cold when I am unhooked. On those same three occasions I have had a thirty minute period where I lose myself. I don’t know what I do????

My kidneys failed 3 1/2 months ago so this is all new to me. The need for the stents came after a physical to see if I am healthy for a transplant and learned I had two serious artery blockages.

When this has happened I cannot account for where I am for 30 minutes. I just drive off from the dialysis center thinkiing I am okay but I do not show up at my wife’s place of business to pick her up until at least an hour later and it is only a 20 ,minute ride. The period is very hazy. She has called me during this period and I don’t remember it and give her answers that make no sense. I can vaguely remember driving in neighborhoods I don’t know?

It has never happened on days that I have not had the extreme cold shivers although I am not as clear headed as I would like on many occasions.

I begin tomorrow riding the Metro bus because I no longer trust myself to drive a car after undergoing dilaysis. I was told of TTP today and looked it up on the Web. I am scared.

]]> By: Connie http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-210 Connie Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:36:33 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-210 Is there any SAFE way that you can stop taking Plavix? I am getting headaches, an itchy rash and a lot of my hair has fallen out. Is there anyone out there with similar side affects. After reading all this, I feel I must and ask my doctor for an aspirin regimen Is there any SAFE way that you can stop taking Plavix? I am getting headaches, an itchy rash and a lot of my hair has fallen out. Is there anyone out there with similar side affects. After reading all this, I feel I must and ask my doctor for an aspirin regimen

]]> By: Bob http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-209 Bob Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:41:52 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/12/03/plavix-ttp-blood-disorder/#comment-209 I have read the myriad of comments regardiing Plavix, Aspirin, etc, etc. I had a severe MI 2 years ago, so bad that I was put on Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, and Heparin all at the same time. At that time they inserted two stents. They told me my heart was functioning at only 30% and they were very concerned that I would have another MI. When I returned after three months, I believe the Dr. was more excited than I was about the improvements. My ejection fraction was already up to 55% which is considered normal, my EKG (exercise) was done, and nearly impossible to find the damaged heart. Also, my cholesterol had dropped from around 200 to 140. He said that was unusual to see such a change that rapidly. The secret. I did every damned thing they told me to do. Eat chicken, fish, and no beef or pork. I walked (almost ran) 30 minutes a day, five days a week, come hell or high water, used only olive oil (and very little at that), dropped about 20 pounds, and feel better than I had for many years. My conclusion: He was so surprised, because most people, post MI, only pretend or give lip service to what they are told to do. I did exactly what I was told, am now only on a baby aspirin and plavix, with no serious side effects, except easy bruising from 'roughhousing' with my dog. My opinion: Very few people do what they are told to do, can't get motivated, or just don't care. I cared, I walked, I took my meds, and I carefully watch my diet. Sure, it's a pain in the derriere some of the time, but I am having a great time at 77, and I will continue my program religiously so long as I can get out of bed and be mobile. So--I challenge all of you to do the same--don't just think about it--DO IT. I have read the myriad of comments regardiing Plavix, Aspirin, etc, etc.
I had a severe MI 2 years ago, so bad that I was put on Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, and Heparin all at the same time. At that time they inserted two stents. They told me my heart was functioning at only 30% and they were very concerned that I would have another MI. When I returned after three months, I believe the Dr. was more excited than I was about the improvements. My ejection fraction was already up to 55% which is considered normal, my EKG (exercise) was done, and nearly impossible to find the damaged heart. Also, my cholesterol had dropped from around 200 to 140.
He said that was unusual to see such a change that rapidly. The secret. I did every damned thing they told me to do. Eat chicken, fish, and no beef or pork. I walked (almost ran) 30 minutes a day, five days a week, come hell or high water, used only olive oil (and very little at that), dropped about 20 pounds, and feel better than I had for many years. My conclusion: He was so surprised, because most people, post MI, only pretend or give lip service to what they are told to do. I did exactly what I was told, am now only on a baby aspirin and plavix, with no serious side effects, except easy bruising from ‘roughhousing’ with my dog. My opinion: Very few people do what they are told to do, can’t get motivated, or just don’t care.
I cared, I walked, I took my meds, and I carefully watch my diet. Sure, it’s a pain in the derriere some of the time, but I am having a great time at 77, and I will continue my program religiously so long as I can get out of bed and be mobile. So–I challenge all of you to do the same–don’t just think about it–DO IT.

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