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Possible stroke ?

17 hours ago•15 Replies

Hi everyone I was discussing medications issues with surgery pharmacist yesterday. He asked why I was taking Clopidogrel (I am having serious oseophagal spasms) then said oh yes possible stroke. I am stunned no one has mentioned this to me. As far as I knew my GP moved me from aspirin to Clopidogrel due to my acid reflux. Anybody else had similar problems. I am also on Felodipine 75mg and just started statin.

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Lowerfield_no_more16 hours ago

If you have good reason to believe you have had a stroke, as suggested by the pharmacist, perhaps you should discuss this with your GP to talk it through and find out what implications that may have for you.

BobbyCollins in reply to Lowerfield_no_more16 hours ago

Thanks I will just very shocked at the moment.

BeKind28-16 hours ago

Hello

I can only imagine the shock at hearing that said to you must have been like

I would make an appointment with my Doctor and ask if this is true and why you have not been informed and in the meantime I am hoping the pharmacist has made a mistake

Let is know how you get on x

Ageingfast13 hours ago

Dear Bobby

I would guess that the clopidogrel could avoid you having a stroke. I love Clopidogrel. Keeps my migraines at bay. You can’t have a full stroke and not know about it. There are transient strokes which are often referred to as mini strokes. They are generally mega migraines. And a warning to avoid a full stroke.

Best wishes

BobbyCollins in reply to Ageingfast60 minutes ago

Thanks so much. Yes I have come to those conclusions. I am ringing GP this morning will post later. Best wishes

Suebedoo2 hours ago

I recommend that everyone requests a copy of their medical records. I have found a number of things out about my own health that I was never told about.

HenryTudor in reply to Suebedoo1 hour ago

Likewise ☹️

Buddy00 in reply to Suebedoo1 hour ago

I requested a copy of mine to help fill in the application form for travel insurance. There was an entry put on by the nurse saying I had ischaemic heart disease , which I don’t have. I even had to get the cardiologist secretary involved. It was eventually removed and got an apology from the practice manager. The implications of it being on my records and me not putting it on the insurance policy would have beer horrendous in the event of a claim.

BobbyCollins in reply to Suebedoo59 minutes ago

Agree. Thanks for your post All the best

Snowflake01 in reply to Suebedoo54 minutes ago

Actually, I have an allergy recorded that isn't an allergy - have to explain this every time in appointments etc. Not a particularly major issue in reality, but from peoples comments here, it could just be the thin end of a wedge, umm...

sandandkev1 hour ago

It's an anti clotting drug so presume it's to prevent strokes

BobbyCollins in reply to sandandkev54 minutes ago

Thanks yes I knew that. It's the stroke comment that's frightened the life out of me. Ringing surgery today. All the best.

Wooodsie1 hour ago

That's disgraceful, I can imagine the shock prevented you from asking there and then. Go back today and ask the pharmacist where s/he got this information. It must be in your notes, but written by whom? The hospital or the GP. No matter who, they should have told you 😡

BobbyCollins in reply to Wooodsie57 minutes ago

It is disgraceful I have been in a right state. Ringing GP this morning and hope I get some answers. Thanks for your response Woodsie.

Wooodsie55 minutes ago

Let us know how you get on 👍