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Paid Research for DVT AND PE
Posted by Jill |
Last Reply April 8, 2010
at 12:10
Started June 1, 2009 at 15:52 |
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Delve, LLC in Oak Brook, IL is looking for people diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) who would be willing to participate in a market research study about the impact of living with A-fib, PE, and DVT. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please call 630-990-8300 and refer to study 9166. We look forward to your calls and referrals. |
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New DVT and Traveling
Posted by Colleen |
Last Reply April 6, 2010
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Started April 6, 2010 at 04:30 |
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2 weeks ago I had surgery for my vericose veins. I felt fine besides normal tenderness obviously where the veins had been lasered. When I went back for my week follow-up and ultrasound they found a dvt behind my left knee and on my lower calf area. The doctors told me they think my birth control (yaz) played a role in this. Having this happen was the last thing on my mind since I am a young (28) healthy woman. So I was put on Lovenox 2xs a day and Warfarin once. I have since had my labs done twice and both were low so I was told to take 7.5mg instead of 5mg 2x's a week. I am supposed to go to Mexico May 1st for my Best Friends wedding. The Dr said my medication would be fine by then and I will be ok. I myself am contantly freaking out about everything. I am nervous about the traveling and also I want to be able to enjoy myself and be able to have drinks, lay out at the pool and not worry about anything. It sounds crazy but I am scared if I just enjoy myself as usual (drinking, eat... read more |
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Student's life saved by biology lecturer
Posted by N |
Last Reply April 6, 2010
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Started April 6, 2010 at 15:25 |
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Student's life saved by biology lecturer who diagnosed DVT blood clots in her leg during class By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 12:39 PM on 06th April 2010 A student's life was saved when she went to a biology lesson - and her teacher diagnosed that she had potentially fatal blood clots. When Billie-Jo Twigg's leg became painful and swollen she assumed she had just strained a muscle. But when the 19-year-old mentioned it to her college biology lecturer Caroline Morgan she was told to get to a doctor as soon as possible. Three blood clots were discovered in her leg which, if left untreated, could have moved to her lungs causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. Now Billie-Jo, who goes to Portsmouth College in Hampshire, has thanked her Ms Morgan for saving her life. Hailing her as a hero, Billie-Jo said: 'If Caroline had not said anything, I probably would have just left it and waited for it to get better itself. 'I honestly just thought I had spr... read more |
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Factor Five and pregnancy.
Posted by Tammy |
Last Reply April 6, 2010
at 13:15
Started April 5, 2010 at 12:52 |
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Wow! It is very rare to have this disorder, especially for men! I have Factor Five, I am 35 years old and am currently expecting, I am in my fourth month.I want to take fish oil, krill oil in particular, There is so much conflicting info on this, some say take it, others say not to, I am not on any kind of anticoag, thank God! I work in a chem lab, and still can't figure it out! My doctor said my risk is very low, because I only have 1 of the 2. I really want the best for my baby. Any thoughts on this? |
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Had dvt in my left leg and its back again.
Posted by steve pash |
Last Reply April 6, 2010
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Started March 24, 2010 at 23:53 |
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I was treated for dvt on my left leg and was on warfarin for a few months and everything was ok, then all of a sudden my pain has come back with the top of my left leg haveing shooting pains up and down. The blood clot they have removed by useing drugs did damage my artery for the blood to go through and the horrible shooting pain in my left leg is getting worse. The circulation is very bad on my left leg and i do take one aspirin everyday to make my blood thinner which does help. But when i walk for long periods my leg does hurt lots. Should i go and see a vascular specialist to sort my leg out and can my clot be removed again and also can my artery be repaired in my leg which was damaged by the blood clot before. Realy need some advise on this please help? Circulation in my leg is very bad. |
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off of welfarian
Posted by michelle |
Last Reply April 6, 2010
at 10:07
Started April 4, 2010 at 16:58 |
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I've been off of welfarian for a year now. and i've been having breathing problems like when im in my vehicle. or in my room. I will feel lightheaded and haft to lay down and have hte breathing problem.. Idk if it's aniexty or what. But did anyone have any problems after being off of blood thinner? |
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lump at lovenox injection site
Posted by Claire |
Last Reply April 6, 2010
at 04:55
Started April 3, 2010 at 23:04 |
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I've still got a small hard lump at one of the injection sites that Ive had since November . ocassionally it goes red ( about the size of a quater), it's not hot or painful, I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this ??, I've still got some very faint bruises aswell. |
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Favtor Five Five and pregnancy.
Posted by Tammy |
Last Reply April 5, 2010
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Started April 5, 2010 at 12:51 |
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Wow! It is very rare to have this disorder, especially for men! I have Factor Five, I am 35 years old and am currently expecting, I am in my fourth month.I want to take fish oil, krill oil in particular, There is so much conflicting info on this, some say take it, others say not to, I am not on any kind of anticoag, thank God! I work in a chem lab, and still can't figure it out! My doctor said my risk is very low, because I only have 1 of the 2. I really want the best for my baby. Any thoughts on this? |
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DVT and Warafin
Posted by Mark |
Last Reply April 4, 2010
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Started April 4, 2010 at 07:03 |
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Hi, been on here for a while reading and gathering info from all the people who post. I had a DVT in my right calf a month and a half ago as well as PE. Been on Warafin (8mg) since then and was just wondering about a few things. The pain has gone for the most part and there is a little swelling still there as well as some slight discoloration. Every so often I will get a real bad itch on my calf, has anyone experienced this. I've also read alot about compression stockings, but no doctor that i've talked to has mentioned anything about them. Are they an absolute must? I'm also planning a trip this summer with my family, it is by car and is 13 hours. When traveling by car do i need to be worried like I would about a long plane trip? Any help or answers would really be appreciated. I know there are certain precautions that I need to take but I don't want DVT and my Warafin to rule my life. |
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zyrtek & coumadin
Posted by claire |
Last Reply April 3, 2010
Started April 2, 2010 at 10:36 |
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does anyone know of any problems taking zyrtek & coumadin together . my allergies are bad this time of year. I'm taking claritin which I was told was ok, but this doesn't seem to be doing any good. |
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Rash - 8 days Post Op
Posted by Crystal |
Last Reply April 2, 2010
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Started April 1, 2010 at 19:28 |
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I had arthroscopic knee surgery on 3/24/10. Surgery went fine and my knee is feeling great. I developed a rash on my thigh and lower calf on 3/28/10 and the rash is only on my surgical leg. My calf is becoming sore. I have no swelling and the pain is not worse in my calf when I bend my foot. The Physical Therapist looked at it yesterday and agreed that it was not the redness from a clot but redness from a rash. However - Has anyone else ever had a rash with DVT? |
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Why is it still painful?
Posted by AS |
Last Reply April 2, 2010
at 03:27
Started April 1, 2010 at 12:31 |
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I had large clot in my right leg, from May to Dec of 09. I'm still experiencing pain and slight swelling in my leg. Sometimes it hurts to stand or sit for very long. I seem to only find relief when I prop my leg up. I was wondering if it was possible if the clot as reformed, or if it never really went completely away? If not, is there a reason it's still painful? Like lifelong side effects of the DVT or something? |
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mini pill
Posted by suzanne |
Last Reply April 1, 2010
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Started March 27, 2010 at 09:35 |
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I was on the combined pill for 9 years but later found out i shouldnt be as i have factor v leiden found this out after getting a blood clot.Anyway my consultant has said its safe for me to go on the mini pill but never to go back on the combined pill.I have been off warfarin since last nov now,contreception not been a issue for me for while but now im with someone it is.Has any of you gone on the mini pill after a dvt?just wanted some advice please as im going to see the doctor about it tues. |
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Possible PE
Posted by AB |
Last Reply April 1, 2010
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Started March 28, 2010 at 07:32 |
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Hello all. I was diagnosed with a DVT on Jan 11, 2010. On my second day of hospitalization, the nurse noticed that my heartrate was erratic. EKG's showed palpitations, and an echocardiogram showed that my heart is not relaxing in between beats. At that time, I was not experiencing shortness of breath. In the past few weeks, the shortness of breath has increased. I saw a cardiologist, and this past Monday, they did a treadmill stress test, and ever since I have experienced more chest congestion/coughing. This started after the test and has progressively gotten worse. I was not contacted with results after the stress test, which I was told means that there was nothing of great concern to the cardiologist. They have not done any x-rays/scans on my lungs, including when I was hospitalized with the DVT. Is it possible that I have a small PE that could be causing these symptoms? It seems that they would be more severe if that was the cause, but it seems strange to me that all of... read more |
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Yaz Lawsuit
Posted by Rose |
Last Reply April 1, 2010
Started April 1, 2010 |
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Since I've tested abnormal for APC Resistance and have to have further testing later this month, when I saw one of those commercials for a class action lawsuit against the maker of Yaz, I called and had my info taken. The law firm is taking my case and fedexed me paperwork to sign. They were interested in the fact that I tested abnormal for a genetic clotting disorder. Initially, I held off contacting any law firm until I had the result of my genetic testing. However, something told me to give them a call anyway and I'm glad I did. They are trying to push for the drug manufacturer to add to the Yaz prescription instructions that patients should be tested for genetic clotting disorders that they may not be aware of before being put on Yaz. Somehow having the disorder, although possibly dormant coupled with the Yaz is what may be causing DVTs and the associated problems. Just wanted to share this with everyone. I'll keep you posted as this develops. Other side effect ... read more |
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statins+dvt
Posted by tony |
Last Reply March 31, 2010
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Started March 21, 2010 at 22:44 |
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hi,had dvt 20 years ago,left leg,calf muscle,high blood pressure,the cause,now on Simvastin,Fossinoporal,Amladophien,Asprin small dose,Water tabs,but the aches from the Statins are causeing to many problems now, so been looking on net for answers,I am one week into DR Linus Pauling cure,but just found Serrapeptase, i was just wondering if anyone has used Serrapeptase, |
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Compression stockings
Posted by Pamela |
Last Reply March 31, 2010
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Started August 21, 2009 at 03:11 |
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I was diagnosed with DVT 7/16/09, but I'd had it and dealt with swelling and pain for a month beforehand, but I didn't have any real risk factors, so it wasn't the first thing checked out. I'm disappointed as I read here that I know it's in my left foot/ankle somewhere, but don't know where exactly, so I don't know how it can be monitored to be sure it's gone. I have an appointment to get measured for compression stockings, since I currently can't wear shoes. I don't know anything about them, other than you have to get measured and have a prescription. Is this typically covered by insurance, like a medicine co-pay, if you have an HMO? Thanks! I'm sure I'll have other questions, but this is the burning one for the moment. |
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DVT or just over reacting?
Posted by Sophia |
Last Reply March 30, 2010
at 11:18
Started March 29, 2010 at 19:50 |
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Ok so I had a dvt ultrasound on legs about three weeks ago, came back fine. my dr told me not to be worried anymore. well ever since this girl i work with got one in her calf ( due to a disorder) ive been totally freaking out about it. Im just so afraid ill get a dvt in my calf and have no warning signs. ive never had one before and am not at risk. Can anyone help me? |
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being proactive about your warfarin dosage
Posted by pamela |
Last Reply March 30, 2010
at 04:21
Started March 9, 2010 at 04:07 |
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My dosage just as soon as it got regulated was 3.75 6x 2.5 1x week. And it was good and stable through Oct, Nov, Dec, early part of Jan. But then in Jan I finally got control of the swelling. In Jan I started working out regularly- I realized I could not tolerate high-intensity cardio day after day, but I could alternate it with strength training, yoga, etc. and do 6 days a week reliably. No INR test has given me any confidence since Jan. I test, it's low, they say, take 5 instead of 3.75 the night they call and then go back to the regular schedule, take a test 3 weeks later. I do, and what do you know, it's low again (and I suspect I've been low and therefore not theraputic all that time) so they say do the 5 again, come back in a week (2.2) and they say, ok, come back in 3 weeks. I do, and it's even lower than the last one. And I'm going to Las Vegas, so I call and ask to talk to the doc, because I want to know if I have more than one drink a week- ... read more |
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dvt
Posted by b.obryan@ cox.net |
Last Reply March 29, 2010
at 23:36
Started March 29, 2010 at 20:26 |
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I had a tkr left 3 wks ago. I just finished 2 wks of loviton and am on coumadin. I am active, normal weight, and just today have an occasional intermitent tnrobbing in my opposite shin = feels like ashin splint. Should I be concerned? I don't want to go to the dr if not necessary. |
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