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What Causes Severe Pains In Joints Of Feet And Big Toes Though Taking Plavix?
I have taken Plavix for several years and the last 6 weeks have been having severe pains in the joints of my feet and big toes I take the tablet last thing at night with a statin I decided to take the Plavix at lunch tie for the last 4 days no pain in my fett ?
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
The recent onset of joint pains in the feet and great toe is not due to long-term Plavix, but suggestive of either a gouty attack, or, reduced blood supply to the extremities following narrowing of the blood vessels. (called Atherosclerosis).
Get a Blood uric acid test done. A course of either Colchicine or an anti-inflammatory drug, such as Indomethacin, will control the pain/ swelling. If uric acid is high, a long term drug to maintain its levels in the blood, would be required.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
The recent onset of joint pains in the feet and great toe is not due to long-term Plavix, but suggestive of either a gouty attack, or, reduced blood supply to the extremities following narrowing of the blood vessels. (called Atherosclerosis).
Get a Blood uric acid test done. A course of either Colchicine or an anti-inflammatory drug, such as Indomethacin, will control the pain/ swelling. If uric acid is high, a long term drug to maintain its levels in the blood, would be required.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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