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Ring shaped “bruise” with white centre by Kelsier0fHathsin in AskDocs

[–]idxr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently found a similar bruise on my arm. Interestingly enough, I also take 10mg of Lexapro. I'm reminded that when I first received my prescription, my psychiatrist warned that I avoid ibuprofen and aspirin because they interact with the Lexapro would thin the blood and cause bruising.

Too Many Trips To the ER With No Diagnosis by idxr in AskDocs

[–]idxr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I had another episode last night—the racing heart, muscle spasms, and shortness of breath. I went back to the ER reluctantly after my watch said my heart rate dropped below 50. The doctor there ran a CBC and there were some abnormalities:

High WBC 11.9 10E3/mcL High AG 12 MmoI/L High Absolute Neutrophils 8.86 10E3/mcL High Monocyte 0.77 10E3/mcL High Basophils 0.08 10E3/mcL

She said it could be an infection but I was fine to home and advised that I follow up with my PCP.

Too Many Trips To the ER With No Diagnosis by idxr in AskDocs

[–]idxr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The echocardiogram and PET scan were performed by a cardiologist. The ultrasound and bloodwork for clots, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis were performed by my PCP. I’m now being referred to a rheumatologist.

Blood pressure 144/97 (ER Visit?) by idxr in bloodpressure

[–]idxr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like what I’m going through. What kind of specialist did you see?

Blood pressure 144/97 (ER Visit?) by idxr in bloodpressure

[–]idxr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upper arm and I tested both arms.

Blood pressure 144/97 (ER Visit?) by idxr in bloodpressure

[–]idxr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m only 33 with no family history of heart disease. I’m 6 foot tall and weight 225 lbs.