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I had a call from my cardiologist. While I have a touch of atrial fibrillation, it is something he feels a blood thinner can control.
That news brought up a potential conflict: in dialysis, a blood thinner is added to the blood at some point during the process.
The nephrologist who comes to the dialysis unit monthly just reduced the blood thinner because of concerns it was contributing to bleed outs.
I told my cardiologist about this recent change, noted the nephrologist and he need to compare notes before he prescribes a blood thinner he named.
I gave him the nephrologist’s name and the hospital she works out of. I’ll do whatever comes out of this exchange between doctors of course.
It’s so hard when you have different doctors who need to coordinate what’s going on.
One needs to insist on it when there are contradictory instructions.
Doug
I had to Google “nephrologist” …
Better to Google than to have one!
Doug
Tim with Brett is good for you and Andy, Doug. I hope your health holds up as much as possible.
Thank you, T.W.! I have excellent medical care, and maintain a positive attitude, two winning ways to the best outcome.
Doug
I am sure the experts will get it all figured out.
Me, too! I won’t take any new medication that I know could cause new problems. I actually read up on medications when prescribed.
Doug
Good for you for staying on top of your doctors to make sure they work together for YOU !
I have always been aware of the need.
Doug
Good that the two doctors will discuss the best approach.
My situation is complicated by being on dialysis.
Doug
Let us hope they resolve the conflict
No doubt of it. Both are very patient oriented doctors.
Doug
Thoughts and prayers are with you Doug, as your doctors sort out the dilemma. Hopefully they will talk to each other.
I have no problem telling a doctor “no!” when situations like this come up. This is a specific example of why you need to pay attention to what they say and why you need to understand the effect of what prescriptions is.
Doug
That is good! I find the silos don’t communicate much. The patient has to be their own silo manager.
We have all been victim of the conflicting options. May the best outcome win!
Amen!
Doug
It is good to let different doctors communicate, so many patients suffer from adverse effects when medications interact.
I am a strong believer in paying attention to what doctors say and in asking questions. In this instance, I could have had bleed out problems!
Doug
Leisurely napping, the best kind. Hopefully the two doctors will come up with a good plan to keep you on an even keel!
Me, too! I feel like a science p project sometimes!
Doug