A member asked:

Does lyme disease and co infections increase the risk of blood clots? and if so by how much? i take 3000 mg fishoil a day would that prevent issues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Definitely not: Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses should not increase the risk for blood clots. See a hematologist if you suffer from clots. There are things that CAN be done - like no smoking, avoiding birth control pills (estrogens), avoiding long stationary periods (sitting on a plane), avoiding injury to legs/veins, etc. Fish oil is a supplement - probably won't help this situation at all. See an MD

Answered 6/14/2016

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