I'm assuming both an endoscopy & colonoscopy have been performed? Even with that, there is still approximately 18 feet of intestine that cannot be reached with these methods. The Plavix & Aspirin will continue to make him bleed. The Aspirin really isn't a "blood thinner" per se, rather, it is a product that decreases platelet aggregation. Basically, there's some form of clot blocking 1 or more walls of the arteries feeding his cardiac muscle. The Aspirin blocks the Red Blood Cells from sticking to that clot, which is why it's great during a heart attack. What dose of Aspirin is your husband on? Is there any alcohol intake on a regular basis? (Not being accusatory, just fact finding.) There is a relatively uncommon thing called "Meckel Syndrome." Basically, at birth, your abdominal cavity closes and some tissue of the stomach will slough off and disappear. However, in some individuals, this tissue will attach itself to some portion of the intestine, usually the duodenum (the 1st part of the small intestine which connects to the stomach.) This tissue will in effect, "trick" the duodenum or intestine into thinking it is a stomach. In turn, the intestine will begin to produce gastric acids and deteriorate itself, which can cause massive bleeds. Usually, this can only be found with the camera pill. Your husband may want to investigate with his physicians about this procedure, however, it is difficult to see anything because I'm assuming there's quite a bit of inflammation associated with this active bleed. I'm surprised that he has not been placed on any GI medications such as Prilosec or Prevacid. These tend to help fix the ulcerative areas, even though the actual cure would be to remove the portion of the intestine that is bleeding. This is a relatively easy operation, usually in-and-out. Please keep us informed. I'm just a Paramedic, no physician, but have seen this occur in similar cases that I've taken. My thoughts are with you and your family! Josh
Can't find husband's bleeding site
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It's a good thing you and your husband aren't still JW's...imagine how this would suck then.
Sorry it sucks for you now.
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JWdaughter
Hey, if you don't come here and tell us what the problem is, how can we tell you how much we love you and want to help? Even if all we can offer is a virtual shoulder! There are a lot of people here who have been through a lot of things. From so many different parts of the world. You have a very diversified group of people who love you. I hope that someones experience is helpful to you. I am sorry you and esp. your husband is having so much trouble. I wish you well. I am sorry that is all I can offer!! TAke care :)