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Possible gastro bleed on Plavix/aspirin

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Gigi3410
Gigi3410

I've been taking Plavix with a low dose aspirin for about 6 weeks following a possible TIA (mini-stroke.) This morning, I woke up with an extrmely dry mouth, rinsed it out, and noticed some brownish blood in my mouth, on my tongue, teeth, and when I'd spit. This was terrifying, and I immediately thought of every possible cancer. However, I then realized that the Plavix/aspirin was a more likely culprit.

Has anyone else experienced anything similar? I have a call in to my doctor, as I know it needs to be investigated.

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 Gigi3410

    Posted

    is the blood coming from your gums or are you coughing it up?

    • Gigi3410
      Gigi3410 moon53540

      Posted

      I hadn't even considered my gums. It was on my tongue, around my teeth, and there when I'd spit. No coughing, all brownish. Not happening now.

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