Gosh... I can't find anything on the internet that says weight gain is a possible side effect of blood thinners. Are you taking some other med as well?
I agree that asking your doctor is a good idea... If you are really tired, it could be that you are also anemic... ask your doctor whether taking something like Geritol would be counterindicated. A blood thinner shouldn't be making you this tired, I would think... it might be some other condition that isn't being addressed because of the focus on your blood clotting problem.
I'm sorry you were so upset by what that person said. It must have really pushed your buttons.
Gosh... I can't find anything on the internet that says weight gain is a possible side effect of blood thinners. Are you taking some other med as well?
I searched all over too - and no, it's not a KNOWN side effect. And yes, I do take other meds. One of those is prozac, & I'm sure you're familiar with the effects of that one.
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I agree that asking your doctor is a good idea... If you are really tired, it could be that you are also anemic... ask your doctor whether taking something like Geritol would be counterindicated.
Not anemic. Had the test - not anemic.
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A blood thinner shouldn't be making you this tired, I would think... it might be some other condition that isn't being addressed because of the focus on your blood clotting problem.
Considered that. And the doc did say that even tho the coumadin doesn't "cause" fatigue, that doesn't mean that my body is not being sensitive to it. I've talked to four family/friends who have been on this medication as well. They all say they were "dog-tired" the whole time being on it, and when they got off, within two weeks, they felt "rejuvenated."
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I'm sorry you were so upset by what that person said. It must have really pushed your buttons.
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Yes, it did push my buttons. Pretty tough to do, actually, cause I'm not usually so sensitive regarding anything! But like I said, I know she didn't mean it "that way". In fact, she has lost about 50 pounds herself - and has kept it off - by diet alone. She loathes exercise. I know others who have lost weight by simply watching caloric intake. But I can't seem to do it.
Thanks for the hugs!! It really does help to come here, pour your heart out, & get a bunch of
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Beach Patrol....you have every right to be a little "whiney" right now. I am terribly sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time right now. In a way, i have to agree with the doctor about better to be a little overweight than dead...but then again, i totally understand how you feel too.
I'm so sorry to hear that the womans comment hurt your feelings. And being that those sort of comments don't usually bother you, i'd say you have alot more going on inside you than just that one comment. And i'm sure you do feel better after a good cry. I know i always do. But again, I am so sorry that you were so upset today. And it really sucks that you felt so bad you didn't even get to finish what was apparently a very healthy lunch. I hope you will be able to hold out and have a healthy dinner when you get off work. And i hate to sound flippant...but what's 6 more months compared to the rest of your life. You're not that old. You should definately get better before you worry about losing weight. I know how hard that is to hear...really, i do. But it's really the only advice i can think of. Keep eating healthy and keep practicing portion control and when you do get well and get off this medicine and your energy level comes back up, the weight will just come falling off.
Truely...I send you the biggest hugs i can possibly send your way!!!!
Thank you lumifan!! It really does help to know that some people just understand. And you're right... it wasn't the comment itself that set me off. I was feeling like a "pig" - have been for the past couple of months, since I had LOST about 5 pounds, & finally felt like MAYBE I COULD lose weight by dieting alone... & then of course... I was 10 pounds UP. Dagnabit!
But I did have a good cry... and coming here & getting it all out DOES help.
sorry that she said that to you sometimes people talk without thinking. she should say sorry. that was hurtful and very wrong. i hope that things get better for you soon!
Sorry you're feeling so bad. hearing unkind comments, even if they aren't ment to upset us, do. And that comment was just rude!
You're on a blood thinner (commadin, plavix?) for DVT? I've never hear of those causing the kind of symptoms you're complaining of, but anyone can have an adverse reaction. And yes, DVT is life threatening, so you don't have a lot of choice, if it is the meds. But it could be something else. Continue to tell your Dr. how you're feeling. Most doctors really do care. I work with them every day and I see their frustration when they aren't able to figure out the cause of a symptom.
prozac can cause weight gain. it did when i took it...
Yes, I have faced this problem before. I have been on/off the "crazy pill" since I was 27 years old. I've had three major clinically depressed episodes for which I sought counseling & got medicated. I have taken several different meds (you know it takes a while to find out "which is the right one" etc). This is my 3rd bout with depression, and the prozac is doing the trick... but it could very possibly be contributing to my weight gain. Except... see... I've been on the prozac for a while now. And my weight gain didn't really get crazy until I got on the coumadin. That's what makes me think it's NOT the prozac. But I'm not ruling it out, either.
I'm sorry to hear about your insencitive co-worker. I too, don't think she intentionaly meant to hurt you .
Maybe your medication could be causing you to be a little sensitive also. I too, have been on some medication the last month (prednisone) that has caused me to gain weight and also be a little more emotional. Don't worry about it. As long as your trying to eat healthy and sencibly, that's all you can do right now. Your heath (fisically and mentally) is more important than hurtful words.
Good luck, and I hope everything will be going your way soon .
Wow do I know how that feels. At least you know she didn't mean it in a way refering to you as overweight, and didn't do it purposely to hurt you. Hope you feel better soon.
Hey Sweetie - I'm really sorry your co-worker was so insensitive.
Is it possible for you to take her aside and talk to her? I tend to be pretty direct (some would call me blunt) and I wouldn't have any problem going to her and saying "hey ... you know I'm sure you didn't mean it that way, but what you said today really hurt my feelings and was kinda insensitive." I might even explain to her that you're taking meds that cause you to gain weight and that it really hurts to be talked about like that when you're in this position.
I dunno. It might not be something you'd be comfortable doing, but I think that people who make stupid, insensitve comments shoudl be called on them. If nothing else, you might be making sure someone else isn't hurt by her thoughtlessness.
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