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Old 06-24-2006, 02:09 AM   #37
bjj
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Al

I am so sorry to hear about your recent problems - my heart goes out to you.

It might not be relevant but I thought I would mention it anyway. There is a history of clotting in my family at a young age and because tamoxifen increases the risk I inisted on having further blood tests - I am in the UK, the tests are expensive and I had to stamp my feet. Apparently 5-10% of the population have Factor V Leiden blood which is more likely to cause clotting problems - I have this. I have to take aspirin every day and have Heparin injections if I have surgery or a medical procedure which involves being immobile for a while. My niece has the same problem and ended up having a stroke at 19 - her risk was increased by being on the pill. Not sure if this is of any help .....

Thinking of you and your family

Love

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