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Pain In Back And Chest, Gall Bladder Not Removed. Taking Vicadin. Blood Level Low. Is Surgery Possible With Low Blood Levels?
My husband was been experiencing pain in his side back and chest for several months. He does have gall stones but has not had the gall bladder removed yet. He has been taking vicadin for the pain. Now his blood levels are low and and could be anemic. Could the vicadin be causing his low blood levels. They are taking more blood to determine if an anthesiologist would even do surgery with his blood count so low.
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Thanks for writing to us.
VICADIN IS A PAIN RELIEVER AND IS NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT THE BLOOD COUNTS. THE LOW BLOOD COUNTS THAT YOUR HUSBAND IS HAVING IS LIKELY TO BE DUE TO HIS WEAKNESS. BLOOD COUNTS NEED TO BE IMPROVED AFTER ADEQUATE TREATMENT FOR SURGERY.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
VICADIN IS A PAIN RELIEVER AND IS NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT THE BLOOD COUNTS. THE LOW BLOOD COUNTS THAT YOUR HUSBAND IS HAVING IS LIKELY TO BE DUE TO HIS WEAKNESS. BLOOD COUNTS NEED TO BE IMPROVED AFTER ADEQUATE TREATMENT FOR SURGERY.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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