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May 8th, 2004 at 4:48am
 
My sister was just found to have this disease. SHe is Downy Syndrome, 54 yrs old. They have sent her home to wait out the strokes. The only info I have is what it is called, why it happenes, and there is very littel to do. Granted, we will not take evasive measures on her, as the stress alone will do her in. But I also have no idea what to expect. They say she has clotting in her spinal fluid, from the brain bleed. And that she has brain swelling also. But that is all. That she will have strokes. I watch her 24-7. SHe is in hospital bed here at home. ANy info will help me. Sincerely MJS
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Reply #1 - May 8th, 2004 at 10:44am
 
MJS - Have they put her on Aspirin yet? 

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Reply #2 - May 9th, 2004 at 12:04pm
 
They won't put her on any anti-coagulant therapy including asprin if there is bleeding into the brain if I read that correctly, otherwise she needs plenty of anticoaglants and there is strong evidence that asprin does not work in women as it does in men. Plavix or Aggrenox should be explored.
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Reply #3 - May 9th, 2004 at 1:50pm
 
dreamcatcher wrote on May 9th, 2004 at 12:04pm:
there is strong evidence that asprin does not work in women as it does in men.


I am a woman and it works wonderfully for me!

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Reply #4 - May 10th, 2004 at 8:55am
 
Undecided NO, she is not on asprirn. She had a brain bleed, and they are not sure when she may have another one. SHe also has brain swelling, though I think at this time it may have gone down, as she is responsive more and not into the come style sleeps. They have sent her home to just let things go, which I understand. They say she will have strokes, etc. I need someone who has been through this to help me through it. They predict eventual death, but cannot say anymore. Just that she will probably continue to have strokes. So far, since home only two minor ones I know of. It has been two weeks today since all this started. Just need more than the docs are giving. MJS
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Reply #5 - May 10th, 2004 at 8:56am
 
Cry  SORRY<<<< I meant COMA  style sleeps
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Reply #6 - May 10th, 2004 at 9:12am
 
OMG... I can't even imagine what you're going through. My prayers are with you and your sister.
The only suggestion I have after reading your post is, if you're not getting the answers that you need, seek another opinion. One from an expert on this and one that will give you the information needed to give your sister the ultimate care she needs.

My continued prayers...

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Reply #7 - May 13th, 2004 at 4:49pm
 
Shari,
I am very glad the asprin works for you,being in the medical field, I have the opportunity to stay abreast of much research, and I was just aware that for many women it doesn't work as well as it does for men. But, then don't women often get the short end of the stick  Smiley There are always exceptions to everything, I was just trying to pass on some information I had.  Kym (dreamcatcher).
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