Fast of Tisha B’Av — clotting disorder, elevated enzymes, intracranial pressure
Question
A woman has APLA, an illness that causes blood clots, and therefore she takes Clexane injections as a blood thinner.
In addition, because of the Clexane she has elevated liver enzymes, and she was referred for liver tests — not that there is known to be a serious problem, but the hematologist asked to know the data and then answered me; his response is attached at the end of the question.
In addition, she has pressure in the skull, and she needs to take medication that requires water 4 times a day, and in any case a rabbi permitted her to drink water with the medications.
She asked a clotting specialist, a leading professor at Hadassah, Professor Kalish, whom many doctors and advisors recommend.
And he answered as follows:
“It is preferable not to fast.
One should drink and take the medications at the scheduled times.”
Apart from a sip in order to swallow the pills, does she need to fast?
In addition, because of the Clexane she has elevated liver enzymes, and she was referred for liver tests — not that there is known to be a serious problem, but the hematologist asked to know the data and then answered me; his response is attached at the end of the question.
In addition, she has pressure in the skull, and she needs to take medication that requires water 4 times a day, and in any case a rabbi permitted her to drink water with the medications.
She asked a clotting specialist, a leading professor at Hadassah, Professor Kalish, whom many doctors and advisors recommend.
And he answered as follows:
“It is preferable not to fast.
One should drink and take the medications at the scheduled times.”
Apart from a sip in order to swallow the pills, does she need to fast?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
She should not fast; she should eat and drink as usual.
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