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Originally Posted by mrsD
Typically before surgical things, all substances that thin the blood should be stopped.
Fish oil
NSAIDs, aspirin
Vit E
Blood thinners (like Plavix)
Even SSRIs, because they increase bleeding
Contact the pain specialist and get more specifics. Every office is different in degree.
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Contacting the pain specialist first thing Monday morning.
THANKS MUCH
P.S. When Alan and I were sitting being interviewed by the person who takes down all the info and she's the one who said "You MUST get a release from your doctor to go off of Plavix for 7 days prior to the procedure", Alan chimed in 'But I'm on aspirin, and I take Fish Oil".
She said "We are only concerned about Plavix"
I remember that conversation like it happend 5 minutes ago because we both said "But isn't Aspirin a blood thinner and isn't fish oil a blood thinner", and she again said "We only need you to be authorized to go off of plavix" Alan was going on and on about the supplements he takes and the lady said "no, we are only interested in the Plavix".
But believe me, I'm calling on Monday
I guess each office has their own rules