I have rheumatoid arthritis, and because I take methotrexate I have blood drawn monthly to check for liver damage.
On Saturday, I went for my lab work but wouldn't bleed. My blood was thick-almost like syrup-and I was unable to give the required 2 tubes.
I'm normally a bleeder, and this was highly unusual.
The other drugs I take are 5 mgs prednisone, zantac, and 2400 mgs of ibuprofen daily.
2007-04-02 02:17:15 · 3 answers · asked by iamnoone 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The 2400 mg is doctor prescribed. I was thinking also that it might be caused by the ibuprofen.
2007-04-02 02:21:36 · update #1
Call the emergency room and explain this to them. Maybe it is dehydration. Call me or e-mail me anytime.
2007-04-02 08:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dirk Johnson 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey RedQueen,
My sister and daughter both have Crohn's disease and my sister has also taken methotrexate.
You are probably very dehydrated, but put a call into your doc.
the ibuprofen should make you bleed MORE not less.
Hope you feel better soon!!
2007-04-02 13:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2400?? that might be y i dk though
2007-04-02 02:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by rm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋