I am a 41 yr old, 242 lbs (very over weight) 5'4" female. I had a small hole repaired in my heart, PFO, 6 years ago. I also have heart arrhythmia's. I am currently taking Plavix, Asprin 81 mg, Toprol XL 200 mg, & Keppra 1000 mg for a mild seziure siorder. I am also a kidney patneit not on dyalisis just have to be watched, I just get infections a lot, this I was born with.
I have 2 fairly simple questions I would like a another opinion on.....just being safe :)
#1. I have a couple tattoo's from long ago, I would like another. Is this safe with my heart arrthymias?? Should I be pre medicated like at the dentist?
#2. My Gynocologist wants to start me on bith control pills (my tubes are tied) to help with uterine problems I am having. I know there is a risk of blood clots, heart attck & stroke with birth control pills, I took them back in my 20's. Now I DO NOT smoke, but am over weight.I have never had a clotting problem & the doctor has just kept me on the Plavix & asprin since my surgery.
What is your opinion. I know you can not diagnos me.
Will the Plavix & Asprin prevent blot clots with birth control pills???????????????????????