Guest guest Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I'm not familiar with that particular test but my Platelet count is consistently somewhat above the normal range. I have been taking a daily aspirin for years, even before I got RA over 3 years ago. A few years ago I switched from a normal aspirin to a low-dose adult aspirin (sometimes called a baby aspirin). My doctors haven't had me do anything else because of it. This may not be similar to what you have. God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: " " <leslie49@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 8:04 AM Subject: Blood Clotting > Good Morning, > > I've had RA for 7 years now. I think I originally got it from a reaction > to > a rubella vaccine. I've done pretty well on it. My medications are > plaquenil and arthrotec 75. > > A couple months ago I went for blood tests. One was a new > one......cardiolipin IgM. My levels were higher than normal. My doctor > said this is indicative of a higher than normal chance of developing blood > clots. I'm supposed to take a baby aspirin daily, make sure I move lots > on > long flights, take a specific drug prior to surgery....I think that's it. > > Anyone else have any experience with this? It's evidently related to RA > and > other autoimmune diseases. > > Thanks for any info. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Another thing to keep in mind, for those of us who cannot take aspirin, get yourself some vitamin E and take that. It helps to thin the blood somewhat, preventing heart attacks, etc.~Harold Van Tuyl <hvantuyl@...> wrote: I'm not familiar with that particular test but my Platelet count is consistently somewhat above the normal range. I have been taking a daily aspirin for years, even before I got RA over 3 years ago. A few years ago I switched from a normal aspirin to a low-dose adult aspirin (sometimes called a baby aspirin). My doctors haven't had me do anything else because of it. This may not be similar to what you have. God bless.----- Original Message ----- From: "" Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 8:04 AMSubject: Blood Clotting> Good Morning,>> I've had RA for 7 years now. I think I originally got it from a reaction > to> a rubella vaccine. I've done pretty well on it. My medications are> plaquenil and arthrotec 75.>> A couple months ago I went for blood tests. One was a new> one......cardiolipin IgM. My levels were higher than normal. My doctor> said this is indicative of a higher than normal chance of developing blood> clots. I'm supposed to take a baby aspirin daily, make sure I move lots > on> long flights, take a specific drug prior to surgery....I think that's it.>> Anyone else have any experience with this? It's evidently related to RA > and> other autoimmune diseases.>> Thanks for any info.>> >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi Zinc should have some copper with it (ratio about 15:1) and that may be one potential cause of longer bleeding times. best wishes Bob > Hi all, I'm asking for more support sooner than I thought. I had > blood drawn today and it bleed for longer than normal, which Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 - see below - magnesium is a blood thinner (plus Vit K etc.etc.) - calcium is the clotter - I had the same as I was deficient in magnesium and my blood went thin by taking it - have you been tested for vit and min deficiencies as it can be - I wouldn't say dangerous - but everyone needs to be wary of self adminstering vitamins and minerals - as taking one can detract from the other i.e. taking isolated vitamin B tablets can compromise the other B's in the group - one should take Vitamin B as a complex to avoid this happening. If you are on blood thinners you should not be taking magnesium in isolation. Best to take a good multivitamin tablet that provides you with a little of everything to build up your resources. Don't get me wrong magnesium is a wonderful mineral and it will make you feel calm and relaxed etc. but everything in moderation because we are all unique in our body chemistry. I would suggest dropping down to 100 mg - 200 mg is quite high initially - and get a good multi and then stop taking the 200mg in isolation - you are also taking quite a high dose of zinc at 22mg - maximum should be 15 mg unless you have a deficiency and are under the guidance of someone who knows what they are doing - and yes it can detract from your copper supplies but not for a long while of taking zinc - as copper has its own problems - but for information zinc depletes vitamin C - but you are taking C so that should help but C depletes B - hence why I say far better to take a multi as a foundation. Nutrition and supplements are a complicated (but fascinating) science. I hope this has helped. regards M Magnesium - the missing nutrient •• Making bones (osteoporosis/arthritis) •• Arteries/high blood pressure/ blood thinner •• Great heart •• New cells (pregnancy) •• Energy utilization (diabetics/enzymes) •• Sleep/Muscles (FM/CFS/Asthma) •• Internal health (constipation/detoxification) •• Unbalanced hormones (PMS/anxiety/depression) •• Migraines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi , far better it is flowing than sticky!!! best wishes Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi Mandy, The blood flow seems thinner than usual. Best wishes keith > Hi , far better it is flowing than sticky!!! > > best wishes > > Mandy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi Louise, It may be von Willebrand factor that is causing this problem (ie too low). best wishes Bob > Hello > Not that it helps much but I too have the same problem, and it does not seem to be getting any better. Mine started when I switched to Armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi all, this is from Thyroid Diseases Manager, Impaired fibrinolysis (impaired blood clotting) Table 2. Reported adverse effects of subclinical thyroid dysfunction Subclinical hypothyroidism or mild thyroid failure (increased TSH, normal free T4) Non specific symptoms may improve with treatment (57,58,63a)Progression to overt hypothyroidism (38,59)Independent risk factor for atherosclerosis? (60)Adverse effects on vascular compliance (61)Abnormal cardiac function may improve with treatment (62)Beneficial effect of treatment on lipids (63,63a)Adverse effect on foetal brain development in pregnancy (21,22,22a)Increased prevalence of depressive illness ? (64)Impaired fibrinolysis (64a) 64a Homocysteine and Fibrinogen Changes with L-thyroxine in Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients http://jkms.org/fulltext/pdf/jkms-22-431.pdf Could this also be the case with poorly treated hypothyroidism? Best wishes >> Hi Louise,> > It may be von Willebrand factor that is causing this problem (ie too > low).> > best wishes> Bob> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hmm! ~ sounds like a possibility . I wonder if Chuck knows anything about this? Luv - Sheila Hi all, this is from Thyroid Diseases Manager, Impaired fibrinolysis (impaired blood clotting) Table 2. Reported adverse effects of subclinical thyroid dysfunction Subclinical hypothyroidism or mild thyroid failure (increased TSH, normal free T4) Non specific symptoms may improve with treatment (57,58,63a)Progression to overt hypothyroidism (38,59)Independent risk factor for atherosclerosis? (60)Adverse effects on vascular compliance (61)Abnormal cardiac function may improve with treatment (62)Beneficial effect of treatment on lipids (63,63a)Adverse effect on foetal brain development in pregnancy (21,22,22a)Increased prevalence of depressive illness ? (64)Impaired fibrinolysis (64a) 64a Homocysteine and Fibrinogen Changes with L-thyroxine in Subclinical Hypothyroid Patients http://jkms.org/fulltext/pdf/jkms-22-431.pdf Could this also be the case with poorly treated hypothyroidism? Best wishes >> Hi Louise,> > It may be von Willebrand factor that is causing this problem (ie too > low).> > best wishes> Bob> > No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.0/1719 - Release Date: 10/10/2008 16:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Sheila, You wrote: > > > Hmm! ~ sounds like a possibility . I wonder if Chuck knows > anything about this? > Actually, yes, a little. My son had a mechanical heart valve implanted in May, so we learned a lot about the various mechanisms of blood clotting over the summer. In June, we found he was also hypoT. They are indeed connected. His INR (prothrombin time: International Normalized Ratio) changed when he started T4 meds. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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