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DVT and mini pill confusion
Posted by Lauz |
Last Reply May 20, 2010
at 15:21
Started August 20, 2009 at 12:17 |
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I have a DVT in my right calf, diagnosed 30th July, I am currently on 6mg of Warfarin a day, INR was 2.9 today. I talked to a nurse practitioner about contraceptive alternatives, as I stopped taking my combined pill Yasmin the day I was diagnosed - they believe this is what caused by DVT. The nurse practitioner suggested the progesterone-only-pill (POP) otherwise known as the mini pill, as I didn't fancy the coil or implant. I was given 3 months of Ceravette today, I haven't taken any yet but I just read the leaflet and it says inside "Do not take if you have a thrombosis". Er, alarm bells are ringing! What should I do? Does anyone else on here take this pill with a DVT? |
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My INR is 1.1 is that ok?
Posted by Carl |
Last Reply May 20, 2010
at 12:37
Started May 14, 2010 at 16:54 |
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Hi, Ive been on the injections for 6 days and warfarin for 3 days and my first INR came back as 1.1. The Nurse said this was normal. As a second opinion is this ok? Thanks |
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Disappointing news
Posted by Tim in Minnesota |
Last Reply May 19, 2010
at 14:37
Started May 14, 2010 at 20:23 |
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Well, I just came from an appointment with my hemotologist and came away with very disappointing news. She said that the likelyhood of my leg ever getting any better from this point forward is not probable. I suffered an extensive DVT July 2009 (9 months ago) which extended from my left groin to ankle. I was also diagnosed with Lupus Anticoagulent. During all of this time I have for the most part kept a positive attitude, and have worked hard through exercise, wearing of stockings, etc., to help my leg heal. I still have a lot of discoloration from poor circulation, but kept up my hopes that if I continued to exercise, wear the stockings, and keep working at it, that the leg would slowly but progressively get better. Now I'm being told not to expect it to get any better, but instead to keep working at it not getting any worse. Is that all that I can expect? It's hard not to get down and depressed at this point. |
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dvt calf to thigh
Posted by Darren |
Last Reply May 19, 2010
at 11:39
Started May 19, 2010 at 02:42 |
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Have had a dvt after knee surgury and its been 3 months now and nothing has happened to the size.The doctor said that the dvt has changed colour to red which he said was good as it doesnt show up as black anymore.Does anyone know what this means is it getting better or starting to dissovle.This is my first comment in a forum so if someone can help it would be great.Cheers |
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Protein/Carb supplements
Posted by Martin |
Last Reply May 19, 2010
at 04:27
Started May 18, 2010 at 20:25 |
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I am getting well into mountain biking and am considering starting to use Protein shakes/carbohydrate shakes etc to help with energy and recovery during and after training. Does anyone know if it is safe to take these while on warfarin. Thanks in advance for your help |
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DVT
Posted by Ann |
Last Reply May 18, 2010
Started March 26, 2010 at 20:29 |
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I have a DVT as a result of back surgery. No family history of DVT. also have been on Warfarin since 4 days after surgery. Recently found out besides the DVT in my left leg (which can't be corrected need to wait for blood to redirect to other veins) that my iliac vein across my abdomen is also clogged due to the rod in my back for my recent back surgery. My INR's were good for many months after and now there all over from 1.0 to 5.5 then down to 2.1 then 7.8. At 7.8 my tongue turned purple, so did under my toenails. Diet is good. No change to medications, etc. Going every 3 days for INR. |
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Risks of clot coming back again and again?
Posted by Aussie Footy Player |
Last Reply May 17, 2010
at 16:32
Started May 17, 2010 at 02:26 |
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Hi all, I broke my leg last year in October and following a comedy of errors by my local hospital I ended up having a serious clot in my leg for around 3 weeks which all the while they thought was just ongoing bruising from my break. Once diagnosed (clot went from ankle to below the knee) i was put on warfarin and in March following a scan was given the all clear and taken straight off warfarin but was not told to take aspirin or anything else. Another concern was the specialist who had been treating me those three months informed me the stocking I was wearing (which he had seen on 4 previous occasions) was not tight enough and didn't do anything for me and finally prescriped a tighter stocking. 3 weeks later (April 1 of all days lol, gotta laugh... :( ) I had a pain in my calf and got checked and sure enough my clot had come back and was fortunately only 4cm in the calf). The believed I may have been taken off Warfarin too early and should have been on it for 6 months but ... read more |
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emotional as well as physical roller coaster
Posted by Laurie |
Last Reply May 17, 2010
at 01:57
Started May 16, 2010 at 20:52 |
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I was on here right after my diagnosis in March but it looked like all posts were older so didn't write. I was diagnosed in March with extreme DVT. It goes from my ankle to just about my groin. Within two days of finding it, it went to my lung. Two pieces broke off ( PE's) and because I had an appointment in two days I ignored the symptoms and figured I could wait. Wow,what a boob I am..L My doctors tell me I am lucky to be alive. I was shocked at that time to really feel it is as much an emotional shock as well as a physical one. I thought I could deal with it alone and not have to really explain it to anyone. Wrong! But yet when I did, I am a hairdresser, I lost business over it. I am still dealing with doctors to find out the reason. We now have a team of a cardiologist, hemotologist, and my rheumatologist. And of course my GP. I don't fall under any of the criteria, and no blood disorders found. other than my size (overweight) and my job , we are totally stumped. They are ... read more |
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Diagnosed Extensive DVT
Posted by Carl |
Last Reply May 15, 2010
at 20:27
Started May 12, 2010 at 10:20 |
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Thank you for your excellent information on the website! I was diagnosed with dvt Friday 7th May after suffering for 2 months I only just got my scan then as the doctors did not suspect a clot as I am classed a low risk, male, 37, normal weight and have never flown in my life. The clot has spread to my thigh so I am on medication now with the injections. I know the risks of a dvt but do I still need to worry now that I am on the medication? Does the medication of coagulant prevent it from breaking off? I cringe at the thought of bending my leg in case it aggravates the clot to break off!! Is this irrational thinking? I had a very high diet of broccoli and spinach and olive oil and I wonder if these high vitamin k foods caused it? I also take 8 different vitamin pills daily. My job involves standing for up to 12 hours a day which the nurse advised I should no longer do which is an ironing service. Sorry for bombarding you with all these questions!! But this is ... read more |
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Going to doctor for calf pain?
Posted by LaurenR |
Last Reply May 15, 2010
at 13:08
Started May 13, 2010 at 09:48 |
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I'm wondering if anyone who has been diagnosed and had calf pain can help me. I woke up yesterday morning and my right calf felt extremely sore. At first I thought that I had just pulled something but as the day went on it got worse and now I am having serious trouble walking. It feels like I need to stretch it but it only makes it worse. It also hurts when I press my calf. It doesn't feel like the cramps you get when you're low on certain vitamins, etc. And I haven't exercised recently (seeing as my finals start tomorrow) so I know I didn't strain anything while running or anything. I was thinking of going to the doctor because I am on birth control pills and I know that that could be something that puts me at risk. The only thing is that I do not have any other symptoms, besides the increasing pain. No redness, noticeable swelling, etc. Do you think that going to the doctor is too premature seeing as it has only been two days? Has anyone had these same s... read more |
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So I have dvt
Posted by John B. |
Last Reply May 14, 2010
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Started May 14, 2010 at 23:58 |
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I'm a 37 year-old male, and I was diagnosed with DVT on Monday. The previous Wednesday I felt like there was some type of muscle strain from near my groin all the way down to the bottom of my calf. It took me until Monday (this week) to finally go in to see my doctor. He did not think I had DVT since my leg wasn't swollen up and discolored. He was not going to send me for more tests, but I insisted. Good thing I did. After an ultrasound it was determined that I had a clot the ran the full length of my right leg. I explained that I had been having shortness of breath, so they did a CT scan which revealed several broken off clots in my lungs. I had a PE and didn't even know it. I was admitted to the hospital and was initally put on heparin while they did a massive amount of blood tests. I have had to take 2 shots in the stomach instead of one on account of my size. Nontheless, after 5 days in the hospital my INR level has essentially not moved. I started on coumadin a ... read more |
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dvt
Posted by dolores |
Last Reply May 14, 2010
at 14:15
Started May 14, 2010 at 14:15 |
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Hi, Was just inquireing about my father who has been suffering from extreme pain in his right leg and is unable to walk except for a few steps, he is refusing to get further medical assistance, having attended a clinic and been diagnosed with possible dvt, he is retired and gets no exercise says its to painful to walk, he smoked all his like and would have been a heavy drinker in his day.I am being told that if he doesnt was medical help there is nothing can be done, he is finding if hard to get to the bathroom and has locked his self away, its a worry cuse you never know whether hes alive or dead, is there any advise or help out there. Many thanks Dolores |
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Occluded Vena Cava Filter
Posted by ERB |
Last Reply May 14, 2010
at 13:58
Started May 14, 2010 at 13:58 |
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Hello, I experienced a DVT/PE ten years ago. At the time, the Doctor inserted a Bird Nest Vena Cava filter. I discovered last week that the filter is clogged with an old blood clot most likely from an (ACL repair 5 years ago). I never had any symptoms and was unknown until last week. Does anyone have any advice or experience on the protocol to handle an occluded vena cava filter? Thanks ERB |
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some advice please!!!!!!!
Posted by cat |
Last Reply May 14, 2010
at 13:52
Started May 9, 2010 at 22:02 |
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i had a dvt just over a year ago, i got the chicken pox from my nephew (i am now 26) so as you can imagine i was very very ill, i carried on taking my contraceptive pill and as a result of being in bed and the pill i got a dvt in my right lower leg(just above the ankle). i was on warfarin for 3 months. the pain was unbarable and i still shudder when i think about it now. unfortunately i have now developed sciatica in my left leg which is very scary as i get calf cramps which bring back horrible memories but i have been reassured it is not a dvt. 2 days ago i am now getting cramp in my right calf, it is not red or swollen just tender. to cut a long story short, what are my chances of getting a secondary dvt? i was told by the dr it was a one off because of how i got it ( i can never take the pill again), im going to the drs tomorrow but mu anxiety is taking over right now its all i can think about! please can anyone shed any light on this matter, i am a little overweight but graduall... read more |
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shortness of breath on coumadin / warfarin
Posted by Claire |
Last Reply May 14, 2010
at 10:43
Started May 14, 2010 at 01:56 |
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has anyone noticed a shortness of breath being a side effect of being on warfarin/ coumadin ? this happens to me sometimes, it really started after I had a panic attack & that awful feeling of not being able to catch my breath freaked me out. I know I can breathe because when I'm busy I forget about it. it's horrible . |
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Has anyone had this side effect?
Posted by Mandy |
Last Reply May 13, 2010
at 13:49
Started May 14, 2009 at 10:42 |
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Im 27 year all female, DVT was found 2 days after coming home to SA from my honeymoon in April 09,, i had a very sore right "knee" leg and thought I had sprained it, Landed up in hospital just for a night, had clexane? Injections for two weeks and I’m on warfarin for the next 6 months. I wasn’t 100% sure if I was experiencing any side effects, till yesterday, after finding your posts From about 12pm my left side of my Jaw went numb, kind of tingly numb the same numbness you experience When you have had an injection at the dentist and a hour or two later the “feeling” starts coming back to your mouth, I freaked out a bit landed up trying to call the doctors office, eventually I got hold of him and explained And he didn’t seem concerned at al he said that it’s not a side effect of warfarin and if I’m worried I should come see him, ( of course I was worried why does he think I freaking phoned him) I told him if I still have a numb feeling in the morning ill go. L... read more |
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Althetic women or men post dvt
Posted by FitGirl |
Last Reply May 13, 2010
at 04:48
Started May 13, 2010 at 04:48 |
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Hi all, I had surgery in 2003 for an extensive DVT that occulded a vein from my ankle to my groin (cant remember which at the moment.) I was 18 at the time, am now 25. I was told by a few doctors that they couldn't tell me how well I would recover. I am wondering if there are any other women or men out there that have athletic ambitions and how the damage affects your training or recovery time. I was always into sports and as an adult have been weight training for a year now, hoping to compete in a NPC Figure competition someday. If anyone has any experience dealing with permanent damage and still does anything athletic in nature seriously, be it plays a sport, runs marathons, bodybuilds, etc. please let me know about your experience! I would really appreciate it. |
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Lawsuit case. Yaz
Posted by Ludmila |
Last Reply May 12, 2010
at 23:34
Started May 10, 2010 at 20:13 |
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Hi,everyone! i was diagnozed with DVT in September 2008 (i was 23 years old that time)from taking birth control pills Yaz. So time was passing by and i saw the comercial on TV saying that u can get money compensation for having bloot clots, which Yaz caused. And last year i got a lawyer to open my case against them. So i was just wondering if anybody else here did the same thing? If yes, was it successful for you? |
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calf pain but no other symtoms
Posted by cat |
Last Reply May 12, 2010
at 21:52
Started May 11, 2010 at 19:51 |
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hi, i had a dvt 1 1/12 years ago due to illness and being on the pill. on saturday i got a horrible cramping and tightness in my right calf, i have been to the drs and they have told me it is not a dvt, there is no other symptoms apart from the pain and i have not been immobile. is it possible to get the pain but no other symptoms? im sat here now contemplating going to a&e as the pain is getting worse. please help! |
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Catheter guided thrombolysis
Posted by April |
Last Reply May 11, 2010
at 22:50
Started August 19, 2008 at 04:14 |
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Hi, I have have major pain in my left leg for a week now. I was diagnosed with a DVT 3 days ago. They put me on Lovenos and Warfarin. I am meeting with a radiologist tomorrow to discuss having a catheter guided thrombolysis done to dissolve the clot. Right now I am unable to walk, and the pain is unbearable. I was wondering if anyone else has had this procedure done and if it relieves the pain right away. Is the procedure painful? any information about DVT's or the procedure would be greatly appreciated. My doctors do not give me straight answers and I'm terrified. |
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