I need to know what the dangers are for a person who's had a stroke, and now on plavix, who is bleeding..?
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Bleeding could be caused by cancer, the bleeding itself enhanced by the the use of blood thiiners.  Keep your appointment with your ob/gyn physician.  You do not give your age and I am presuming you are through having periods.
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NO MASSAGE!!!!!!!!!\n\nDONT massage!\nIf a blood cloth has formed and blocks the blood flow, a massage might losen it and it might move on and cause a stroke!\nGet into an upright positon (lean on desk/cruches) and see a doc!
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Bleeding in any artery has the potential to cause a stroke, as part of a healthy response to injury is blood clotting.  Unfortunately when this happens inside an artery the clot can cause a blockage which prevents oxygen traveling to the necessary parts of the brain.  If this is left unresolved for any period of time the areas without oxygen will die and the victim will experience symptoms of a stroke.
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My 18-yr. old son was given Lexapro, and it caused him to be so confused and delusional that we had to admit him to a psych hospital for 4 days.  He's been dignosed as bi-polar, and that may be why the Lexapro affected him so badly, it's contra-indicated for bi-polar disorder.  Scary stuff, and I've since heard from others that they've had bad experiences with the drug too.  As for your son's vision going black, the same thing happens to me if I stand up too suddenly, and it is related to blood pressure - mine has always been very low.
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Thats part of the answer - also because if you give thrombolytics after 3 hours you increase the chance of a bleed into the area of the brain where the stroke occured.
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The Immediate treatmentwould be something like\nThrombolytic medicine, like tPA, breaks up blood clots and can restore blood flow to the damaged area. People who receive this medicine are more likely to have less long-term impairment. However, there are strict criteria for who can receive thrombolytics. The most important is that the person be evaluated and treated by a specialized stroke team within 3 hours of when the symptoms start. If the stroke is caused by bleeding rather than clotting, this treatment can make the damage worse -- so care is needed to diagnose the cause before giving treatment.\nIn other circumstances, blood thinners such as heparin and coumadin are used to treat strokes. Aspirin and other anti-platelet agents may be used as well.\nOther medications may be needed to control associated symptoms. Analgesics pain killers may be needed to control severe headache. Anti-hypertensive medication may be needed to control high blood pressure.\nNutrients and fluids may be necessary, especially if the person has swallowing difficulties. The nutrients and fluids may be given through an intravenous tube aka IV or a feeding tube in the stomach aka gastrostomy tube. Swallowing difficulties may be temporary or permanent.\n\nFor hemorrhagic stroke, surgery is often required to remove pooled blood from the brain and to repair damaged blood vessels.  Life support and coma treatment are performed as needed.\n\nIn Long-term \nThe goal is to recover as much function as possible and prevent future strokes. Depending on the symptoms, rehabilitation includes speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The recovery time differs from person to person.  Certain therapies, such as repositioning and range-of-motion exercises, are intended to prevent complications related to stroke, like infections and bed sores. People should stay active within their physical limitations. Sometimes, urinary catheterization or bladder/bowel control programs may be necessary to control incontinence .\n\nAlso,the person's safety must be considered. Some people with stroke appear to have no awareness of their surroundings on the affected side. Others show indifference or lack of judgment, which increases the need for safety precautions. For these people, friends and family members should repeatedly reinforce important information, like name, age, date, time, and where they live, to help the person stay oriented.\nCaregivers may need to show the person pictures, repeatedly demonstrate how to perform tasks, or use other communication strategies, depending on the type and extent of the language problems.\nIn-home care, boarding homes, adult day care, or convalescent homes may be required to provide a safe environment, control aggressive or agitated behavior, and meet medical needs.\nBehavior modification may be helpful for some people in controlling unacceptable or dangerous behaviors.
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I had my stroke at the old age of 46.  It was difficult the first week in the hospital as I had difficulty talking and my entire left side was weak.  When I got home I practised the exercises I was given to do as therapy and also attended rehab.  I asked the family not to do things for me unless I asked them to.  It was frustrating not to be able to do simple everyday tasks.  And while I intellectually knew strokes could cause depression I never applied it to me.  Shortly after going home I one day decided I just couldn't stand it any more.  Of course I was now suffering major depression but didn't recognize it in myself.  Luckily my Dr did and started me on a regimen to control this.\n\nWhat I am saying is treat your brother the same as always.  Let him be your guide on how much assistance he needs.  And be on watch for the sudden depression - not saying it will happen but it is possible due to hormonal and chemical changes in the brain.
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ABSOLUTELY NOT.\n\nA stroke is caused by lack of oxygen in the brain - usually due to a blood clot or sometimes a bleed in the intracranial vessels.  You can think of it as the brain's equivalent of a heart attack.  \nIt is a very serious situation that can only be dealt with by medical professionals.  \n\n\nIf you think someone may be having a stroke, act "F.A.S.T." and do this simple test:\n\n---Act F.A.S.T.---\n\nF-ACE    Ask the person to smile.  Does one side of the face droop?\n\nA-RMS    Ask the person to raise both arms.  Does one arm drift downward?\n\nS-PEECH  Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.  Are the words slurred?  Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?\n\nT-IME    If the person shows any of these symptoms, TIME IS IMPORTANT.  Call 911 & Get to the hospital fast.  BRAIN CELLS ARE DYING.
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This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, or irritability. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.\n\nNotify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following infrequent side effects: dizziness or fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, memory loss), sudden severe headache, changes in vision, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of the hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the leg accompanied by swelling/warmth/ redness, changes in vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding).\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Plavix works to stop further aggregation of platelets at the plaque site.  It won't break down existing plaque.  It can preven new plaques from forming.
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Registered Nurse Here; Okay now lets review the symptoms, \n#1 hard to speak\n#2 Difficult to make sense of what people are saying\n#3 You feel unsteady,clumsy\n#4 Right Arm becomes slightly numb\n#5 Neck hurts Left side.\nNo sir, nothing weird about this, I'm not trying to alarm you, but having worked 24 years as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Room and ICU.  You have the classic, textbook picture, of some sort of neurological abnormalities.  Could be TIA's transit ischemia attacks, mild stoke.  I'm not a doctor cannot diagnosis.  However I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU WITH MY ENTIRE HEART AND SOUL, TO GO THE EMERGENCY ROOM NOW.  PLEASE DO IT NOW, THESE SYMPTOMS ARE VERY SIGNIFICANT AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EVALUATION BY A PHYSICIAN.  THESE ARE STRONG WARNING SIGNS, THAT SOMETHING IS AMIDST.  BELIEVE ME PLEASE, WHATEVER YOUR DOING, STOP NOW AND GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.  MANY NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS CAN BE STOPPED, WITH THE PROPER TREATMENT.  Now I pray they will find nothing, but again please trust me and go NOW.  Thanks for the opportunity to address such a well thought out, intelligent and most worthwhile question.
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Phentermine can cause strokes & heart attacks.  You may become dependent on the drug.  Patients become very irritable.  I wouldn't recommend it for anyone.  There are other ways to lose weight.
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It is observed that patients with brain damage in one half of the brain, affects the opposite half of the body like in some stroke patients.\n\nA stroke is an illness in which part of the brain is suddenly severely damaged or destroyed. The result is loss of function of the affected part of the brain. It usually causes weakness, paralysis of the arm and leg on either the left or right side of the body, twisting of the face, and in some cases other effects which may include loss of balance, and difficulty in swallowing.\n\nIn very severe cases, there is a loss of consciousness or confusion of thought. The damage in the brain is caused by a blood clot or haemorrhage. If the clot is very big or if it affects a vital part of the brain, the patient may die. In less severe cases partial or complete recovery occurs.
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Probably a little more complicated to be able to answer your question with so little information.  Raynaud's is a spasm of the blood vessels in the fingers, hands, toes, etc., and it does not cause hemorrhaging.  If he is taking plavix, he may bruise easily and become more susceptible to bleeding.  Let his doctor know.
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1.  Clopidgogrel (Plavix):  Inhibits platelet aggregation.\nAssessment:  Check for stroke & MI, get liver panel. CBC, H&H\nDiagnosis:  Risk for injury, knowledge deficit\nImplementation:  Give with food to decrease GI symptoms\n2.????  don't understand which drug you're talking about.\n3.  Alprazolam (Xanax)  CNS depressant, decreases anxiety\nAssessment:  Mental status exam, check BP, CBC, liver panel\nDiagnosis:  Anxiety, depression, risk for injury, knowledge deficit\nImplementation:  Give with food; may be crushed; give frequent water or hard candy for dry mouth.\n4.  Furosemide (Lasix)  Diuretic acting on the Loop of Henle.\nAssessment:  Check for hearing problems (esp, tinnitus), check for manisfestations of decreased electrolyte levels, check BP\nDiagnosis:  Fluid volume excess (or deficit), knowledge deficit\nImplementation:  Give in AM, may have to give with K+.\n5.  Metoprolol (Lopressor; Betaloc in canada)  Beta blocker\nAssessment:  Check BP, monitor I&O and hydration status\nDiagnosis:  Decreased cardiac output, risk for injury, knowledge deficit, noncompliance.\nImplementation:  Give with food; store protected from light.\n6.  ???  not sure which drug you're referring to
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A number of things could happen. Some of those things include, paralysis, blindness, loss of speech, inability to walk, inability to think clearly, and worst of all, death.  When someone thinks they may be having a stroke, the first and most important thing to do, is to seek emergency medical help ASAP!
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Yes- in the medications literature it lists a serious side effect of unexplained or prolonged bruising or bleeding.  This is something that needs to be mentioned to your doctor immediately as this may be a sign of blood problems.