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Im 9 weeks pregnant and i just had unbereable.stomach and back pain i also have lupus and a extremely high heart rate amd increased red blood cells?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ER EVALUATION: Patients who are pregnant can be at risk for clotting issues this is increased dramatically if you have LUPUS. You need prompt evaluation exam/labs pelvic US. Full clotting work up including anti cardiolipid antibody and circulating lupus anticoagulant . You may need treatment with aspirin /prednisone /lovenox if you have one of these disorders

Answered 5/26/2015

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