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Having Lupus Anticoagulant. Now Experiencing Muscle Cramps, Light Headedness, Flashes Or Visions. Advise
I have lupus anticoagulant and just take a baby aspirin daily. Lately, i have been experiencing muscle cramps, light headedness,even a few occasions i had flashes or visions of something not there - not necessarily loss of appetite but not much sounds good. The only significant change is i recently started taking a package of vitamins - this is what is says on package - magnesium 316mg, zinc 15mg, selenium 25mcg, copper 1mg, manganese 1mg, chromium 25 mcg, molybdenum 5mcg, fish oil 2400 mg, malic acid 148 mg. we thought maybe dehydration so ive been pounding water and gatorade (stupid me has only been eating chicken noodle and crackers - only thing that tastes good). any thoughts?
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
Hi !
Thank you for your query.
Dear madam ,
Well looking into the history you have given it seems like you need to get your disease evaluation at earliest .
I dont think it is because of this multi vitamin supplement or dehydration , flashes or visions may be due to retinal vein or artery vasculitis or may be pending thrombosis sign. muscle cramps , fatigue indicate that thedisease activity is going on.
I advise you to consult a rheumatologist , get your ESR ,CRP , PT , INR , APTT done and accordingly get yourself assessed and treated as your doctor suggests. I think you should seek medical care at earliest .
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Thank you for your query.
Dear madam ,
Well looking into the history you have given it seems like you need to get your disease evaluation at earliest .
I dont think it is because of this multi vitamin supplement or dehydration , flashes or visions may be due to retinal vein or artery vasculitis or may be pending thrombosis sign. muscle cramps , fatigue indicate that thedisease activity is going on.
I advise you to consult a rheumatologist , get your ESR ,CRP , PT , INR , APTT done and accordingly get yourself assessed and treated as your doctor suggests. I think you should seek medical care at earliest .
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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