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Is Cellcept Safe To Take For Narrow Sized Arteries?

i had 3 hemeplagia at the age 6,13,15 years.neurologist treating me says because of low protien s i have clotting problem.i also had GI bleeding problem thrice.in all these episides mid size arteries are involved.Hematologist suspects this is because of arterities,hence he has prescribed cellcept 500 mg thrice daily for lifelong period.should i cotinue with this treatment?
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Hi there,

Cellcept might help with some of the inflammation in the arteries, but you should be a blood thinner if you have protein S disorder. Protein S is a disease where you are more prone to forming blood clots, and doesn't necessarily cause narrow arteries. I disagree with your doctor, and I would recommend being on a blood thinner such as warfarin or xarelto, as protein S deficiency can lead to deep vein thrombosis or even pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal.

I'd recommend seeing a hematologist for your protein S disorder, and have them evaluate you for an autoimmune disease affecting your arteries. If you only have protein S deficiency, then cellcept may not be necessary and may actually not be helping you.

I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.
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Is Cellcept Safe To Take For Narrow Sized Arteries?

Hi there, Cellcept might help with some of the inflammation in the arteries, but you should be a blood thinner if you have protein S disorder. Protein S is a disease where you are more prone to forming blood clots, and doesn t necessarily cause narrow arteries. I disagree with your doctor, and I would recommend being on a blood thinner such as warfarin or xarelto, as protein S deficiency can lead to deep vein thrombosis or even pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. I d recommend seeing a hematologist for your protein S disorder, and have them evaluate you for an autoimmune disease affecting your arteries. If you only have protein S deficiency, then cellcept may not be necessary and may actually not be helping you. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.