Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 The only thing I'd add is that if you hit your head hard on anything (maybe not just a bump, but a hard hit, as from a fall or a real slam against something) report forthwith to the ER, tell them you are on blood thinners, had a hard head hit, and ask for a scan. Do not wait for symptoms! Traumatic subdural hematomas are about 60% mortal, even without blood thinners, and are common enough as people get older. Everything is fine, then you drop dead. I had one from when my feet went out from under me on ice, and I took a real hit to the head. Felt fine. A few months later, my left hand stopped working right and I was found to have a big subdural that had, luckily, just stopped bleeding before it killed me. It had started 'leaking' again, which led to the symptom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Outlaw Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I have been taking Plavix and a lo dose aspirin since I had a heart attack 17 years ago. Recently I was taken off the aspirin and placed on warfarin since I have a recurring problem with A-Fib. I take Plavix in the morning and warfarin at night. Other than I bleed quite a bit if injured and bruise a bit easier than if I wasn't taking them, I have had no problems. I get a finger poke once a month which is no big deal. My cardiologist suggested one of the meds that don't required a finger poke and I asked how much that med would cost. He looked it up and it came to something like $500.00 for a 30 day supply. That works out to be about $16.00 per pill. I'll skip that and just get the finger poke thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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