Do I need stop my bood thinner before an injection?
For all cervical and thoracic injections, the answer is yes. If you are on coumadin/warfarin, you will need to make arrangements with your primary care doctor to discuss the risks and benefits of stopping this medication before an injection. Coumadin, Aspirin, and Plavix needs to be stopped 5 days before an injection. Anti-infammatories (Motrin, Relafen, Lodine, etc.,) need to stopped 3 days before an injectjion. For lumbar injections, coumadin, aspirin plavix needs to be stopped 5 days, and it is preferred for a person for a person to stop taking their anti-inflammatories.
