HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Stroke, Had Prothombin Gene Mutation Factor L1. Have Been On Coumadin/warfarin/jantoveen. Side Effects? Medication?

hi, i had a stroke 2 years ago, after having 10 tias. The doctors could not find anything wrong and they said i had conversion disorder. Three days after i had my last supposed conversion disorder attack i went to a Dr. that told me to take a vacation and my right paralysis will disappear. After my family insisted to have another MRI he agreed to give the order saying that i was glowing from all the tests done. The day after the test he called me and told me that i have had 2 strokes and put me on 325 aspirin. He said my stroke was probably was due to plaque. I then went to a general practitioner who told me he believed that a had a blood disorder was the cause of my stroke. He sent me to a cancer Dr. who specialized in blood disorder and he discover that i had i had prothombin gene mutation factor ll. Since then, i have been on coumadin/warfarin/jantoveen. My father had 2 strokes therefore i assume i inherit the disorder from him. I remain with paralysis on my right hand, speech difficulty and difficulty walking. My question is, would i have had such a severe stroke if i was on my current medication? What is the likelihood af having another stroke? What are the long term side effects of this medication considering i am 60 years old and i have to be on medication for life. Thank you for your time!
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi and thanks for the query,

I do understand it can be disturbing experiencing what you just went through. I think the medication you are taking is ok. The main side effects of the drugs is a risk of bleeding. You need to do regular tests to evaluate the clotting profile to permit appropriate follow up and modification of treatment. Proper control, control of other risk factors that could lead to stroke like high blood pressure reduces significantly any risk of you getting a new stroke episode. It is not unusual to have patients on this drug combinations for long durations. You need not worry concerning serious long term risks. What remains of utmost importance now is compliance to medication and regular control of your clotting profile. Thanks and kind regards.

Bain LE, MD.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Warfarin


Loading Online Doctors....
Stroke, Had Prothombin Gene Mutation Factor L1. Have Been On Coumadin/warfarin/jantoveen. Side Effects? Medication?

Hi and thanks for the query, I do understand it can be disturbing experiencing what you just went through. I think the medication you are taking is ok. The main side effects of the drugs is a risk of bleeding. You need to do regular tests to evaluate the clotting profile to permit appropriate follow up and modification of treatment. Proper control, control of other risk factors that could lead to stroke like high blood pressure reduces significantly any risk of you getting a new stroke episode. It is not unusual to have patients on this drug combinations for long durations. You need not worry concerning serious long term risks. What remains of utmost importance now is compliance to medication and regular control of your clotting profile. Thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD.