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Reply To: Help: Carotid Stenosis on Ultrasound

NEW STUDY! Parasym Plus™ for Multiple Sclerosis › Forums › PrettyIll.com Discussion › CCSVI › Help: Carotid Stenosis on Ultrasound › Reply To: Help: Carotid Stenosis on Ultrasound

January 16, 2014 at 11:40 pm #4753
Dr. Diana
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Well, no worries about this as related to The Driscoll Theory (which discusses our VEINS, not arteries). It is my understanding that “usually”, this much stenosis in our carotid arteries is not usually operable. Is that what you all have heard? When I looked into our eyes, I could SEE our abnormal plaque build up, though, and I know that many of us tend to develop clots. Blood thinners are often used to help us, and they often DO help. Our doctors must be careful, though, as we are also prone to bleeding and aneurysms. BAD COMBO! My mom had her third ischemic stroke (clots), then a brain bleed when they started her on blood thinners. I’m facing the decision with my own health right now — Would I rather clot or bleed? Hmm… tough decision! Please let us know what the good doctor says, OK? The good thing about stenosis in arteries is that this is KNOWN science with TESTED treatments, and stents WORK, when needed (as opposed to veins). Veins are a totally different story, my friends! 😉

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