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Vegetarian Diet Can Cause Repeat Miscarriages
Posted by N |
Last Reply February 23, 2010
at 22:36
Started February 23, 2010 at 22:36 |
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Women who are deficient in vitamin B12 may be at risk for infertility or repeat miscarriages, but in many cases they can change their situation with vitamin therapy. Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the nervous system and the development of new tissue, and is also crucial in ovulation. Women who are deficient may not ovulate, for instance, or a fertilized egg may not develop, resulting in miscarriage. But according to the study, 10 of the women conceived after beginning vitamin therapy; six of these women conceived almost immediately. Seven of the women were found to have mutations in a gene involved in metabolism of folate. That, combined with the B12 deficiency, increased their risk of thrombophilia, a condition in which they were at increased risk of clot formation. Six other women were found to have other causes of thrombophilia. One woman had suffered seven miscarriages before doctors discovered that she was deficient in vitamin B12. The woman went on to have three ... read more |
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pain
Posted by caly czunys |
Last Reply February 23, 2010
at 02:11
Started February 19, 2010 at 22:18 |
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Hiya, im 20 and i found out i had an extensive dvt of my upper leg when i was 30 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. I was in hospital for 2 weeks and was on heprin for 6 months. its been 2 months since i came off the injections but my leg still gets really sore for time to time. i use my stockings most days and i know ill get a little pain sometimes but how often and to what extent? i couldnt walk for 2 months after being in hospital and had to marry my now husband on crutches. thanks! carly |
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Routine eyetest revealed rare brain blood clot
Posted by N |
Last Reply February 22, 2010
at 20:18
Started February 22, 2010 at 20:16 |
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Forget Specsavers, my opticians were lifesavers! Sales assistant's killer blood clot spotted during eye test A young sales assistant was stunned after a routine eye test revealed she had a rare brain blood clot that could kill her at any time. Kirsty Old, 22, only discovered she had the one-in-a-million blockage when she visited her family opticians suffering from migraines. A retinal scan quickly revealed swelling behind her eyeballs and Kirsty was rushed to hospital where an MRI scan showed her brain was a ticking timebomb. Doctors realised the sales assistant suffered from a rare blood clotting disorder that could strike at any time and immediately gave her the blood thinning drug Warfarin to get rid of mass that was clogging up the vein in her brain. The clot could have caused a stroke, severe bleeding, blindness or even killed her if it hadn't been treated. Miss Old, from Shrewbury, said: 'You could say I was spec saved! It was a very scary time. I have to tak... read more |
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Travel with DVT
Posted by Pitta |
Last Reply February 22, 2010
at 15:31
Started November 24, 2009 at 03:43 |
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I looking for opinions here ... I've had swollen/pain in my calf for about 5 weeks and was diagnosed with DVT a week ago. If I don't walk too much during the day, the swelling goes completely away and I feel no pain whatsoever. I'm on 6mg Warfarin (INR monitored daily). Now, the dilemma is that next week I'm suppose to fly away for a week long vacation to Dominican rep. My doctor isn't too thrilled, and wants me to stay. Would it be really so risky, if I went and take it easy over there? Any comments appreciated... |
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coumadin & sunburn
Posted by claire |
Last Reply February 22, 2010
at 11:08
Started February 17, 2010 at 18:52 |
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Has anyone noticed a sensitivity to the sun whilst being on Coumadin ?? |
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency/Antiphospholipid
Posted by Lupus Sufferer |
Last Reply February 21, 2010
at 19:42
Started February 21, 2010 at 11:02 |
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Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with having chronic venous insufficiency. I also have antiphospholipid syndrome due to having positive anti cardiolipin antibodies and have previously thrombosed. I also have nerve damage due to the SLE and have been prescribed Gabapentin to help with this. Because of the above, my doctor has prescribed me compression stockings. I have been prescribed Activa Class 1 thigh stockings. Previously I had been prescribed compression stockings, but did not find them very comfortable. However, my doctor assured me that compression hosiery has moved on substantially from a few years ago and that I would find the Activa range not only comfortable, but also very aesthetic. I went to my local chemist to get my prescription, however I was told by my local chemist, that they could not get the size/colour that I wanted as their suppliers don't stock it. Very disappointed with my chemist's response, I went to the Activa site read more |
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How long will my leg remain "swollen"?
Posted by Amanda |
Last Reply February 21, 2010
at 05:17
Started February 17, 2010 at 06:42 |
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Back in May of '09 I had a clot in my right leg, from hip to ankle. I've recovered and have been taken off of all of my medications. But it seems my right leg is still slightly bigger than my left leg. It's mostly noticeable around the ankle and calf area. I was wondering if this will ever go away? From what I've read most recently recovered people still experience pain and swelling in the effected limb. |
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Hoping to find some help!!
Posted by Veda |
Last Reply February 19, 2010
at 23:47
Started February 16, 2010 at 03:31 |
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hi all im hoping to get some advice from this forum and maybe some help :) Ive been having leg pains for the last few months off and on, in my left leg mainly. Ive convinced myself that Ive had a DVT and have had my leg checked out many many times. Ive had blood tests, ultrasound, physical exams, exrays, you name it Ive had it. The drs just say its just leg cramps and they gave me some muscle relaxers. I dont like to take them because they make me feel drugged up. My left leg still hurts on a daily basis, and im scared about DVT. Ive never had one nor has anyone in my family, but going through this forum, I see that thats not really a huge deal. As lots of people have gotten them with no family history. Im also not very overweight, exercise, and am not on birth control. Also Ive noticed after I had my baby, that my left calf is a wee bit larger than my right calf. Makes me think I have a DVT even more. Any ideas, and im just curious im not trying to hurt anyones feel... read more |
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sometimes it aint bad
Posted by Emma |
Last Reply February 18, 2010
at 23:58
Started February 18, 2010 at 23:58 |
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I've been reading this forum a lot, I have received some great information and support from members here, thankyou. DVTs have caused a lot of posters here a lot of concern, anxiety and severe physical symptoms, they have affected many aspect of peoples lives for years or their issues will remain with them for life. And for others, sometimes it ain't really that bad. Just before Christmas I found I had a massive dvt in my arm and neck that involved 3 veins. Doctors searched for a primary cancer cause, nothing. No genetic cause either. My dvt was just one of those damn things. I was totally jacked off that it ruined my festival partying season. Warf, INR, blood test and specialist appointments where a real bother to me. I think I lost a bit of perspective on things and got pretty down. Anyway, a scan 2 weeks ago and my DVT has gone, I have no swelling, no discolouraion, no loss of function or weakness. I'm stopping warf slowly over the next 3 weeks and then that is that. ... read more |
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how long does a dvt take to appear
Posted by bozzy |
Last Reply February 18, 2010
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Started February 2, 2010 at 19:45 |
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i had a posterior repair 2 weeks ago after a week a kept getting a pain in my left inside calf went to dr to check said prob pulled a muscle t the pain in still there and also now hurting half way up thigh not there all the time but feels like its knotted there is no redness does it take a while to go red if it was a dvt |
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Slight swelling in hands after pe's
Posted by Becky |
Last Reply February 18, 2010
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Started February 18, 2010 at 12:00 |
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I had pulmonary emboli in October, and the past week I've noticed slight swelling in my hands. It's not painful, just I've noticed my rings are tight, and when I take them off, I have indentions where the ring was. I don't know if I need to call my doctor about it, or when it's something I need to worry about. Also, do any of you know of things to do to decrease swelling if it's just water weight or something? I don't want to take medicine or anything, but I don't know if certain foods decrease swelling or not. |
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Anxiety about DVT
Posted by J Mommy |
Last Reply February 18, 2010
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Started January 31, 2010 at 04:03 |
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Hi all- this is my first time here, and im hoping maybe someone can help me! Im 21 female. I had my baby 5 months ago! a beautiful baby boy. Well While I was pregnant I read a story about a woman dieing after childbirth due to a blood clot after a c-section. Well ever since then Ive been plagued with a fear of getting a blood clot and dieing, that was like 14 months ago and im still fearing this. I have no family history, i am not on birth control ( use condoms) I dont sit around all day, a decent weight, and I exercise. Ive had my leg checked out a million times, had blood tests and ultra sounds, and everything has been fine. Today my left leg hurts down the left side, and my mind automatically jumps to blood clot. can anyone PLEASE help?? nothing seems to help me get over this fear |
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Natto power
Posted by N |
Last Reply February 17, 2010
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Started February 17, 2010 at 03:05 |
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[...] Despite the problems, after seven months on Coumadin, Neithammer’s clots were gone. His doctor then suggested a daily aspirin as a preventive. But Neithammer’s troubles weren’t over. Five years later, the clots returned, and along with them, an ulcer in his esophagus, which he suspects the aspirin triggered. The ulcer ruled out Coumadin, because of possible bleeding in the esophagus. So after a course of heparin, Neithammer turned to a different remedy: 200 mg a day of nattokinase, an enzyme found in soy shown to help dissolve blood clots. His doctors, says Neithammer, “were literally horrified,” that he was taking dietary supplements for something as serious as a blood clot. But for Neithammer, the proof was in the results. After more than a year on nattokinase, an ultrasound showed no sign of clots. The veins, according to his radiologist, were “clear and pliable.” The early research on nattokinase and clots appears to echo Neithammer’s experience. Several studies sugg... read more |
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Off Topic: Aspirin & Breast Cancer
Posted by N |
Last Reply February 17, 2010
at 15:00
Started February 17, 2010 at 15:00 |
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Women who take aspirin regularly are half as likely to die from breast cancer, a startling new study has found. The findings could lead to a low-cost and relatively safe tool to help women survive the condition. The study of more than 4,000 nurses showed that those who took aspirin - usually to prevent heart disease - had a 50 per cent lower risk of dying from breast cancer and a 50 per cent lower risk that the cancer would spread. 'This is the first study to find that aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of cancer spread and death for women who have been treated for early stage breast cancer, ' said Dr Michelle Holmes of Harvard Medical School, who led the study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. 'If these findings are confirmed in other clinical trials, taking aspirin may become another simple, low-cost and relatively safe tool to help women with breast cancer live longer, healthier lives.' Dr Holmes and her team studied 4,164 female registered nurs... read more |
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Had DVT and PE, Safe to Get Pregnant?
Posted by Alona Ocampo |
Last Reply February 17, 2010
at 05:39
Started January 22, 2010 at 11:05 |
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Hi, this is Alona Ocampo from Philippines. Had a DVT and Pulmonary embolism last year 2009. I just want to ask if it is safe to get pregnant still? Or i'm on risk? Just got off coumadin last Jan 14, 2010. I want to have a baby. :( |
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genetic test results? (lab results)
Posted by pamela |
Last Reply February 17, 2010
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Started February 5, 2010 |
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General request, since I haven't seen this specifically... Those of you who were diagnosed with a clotting disorder, or CLEARED of a clotting disorder after testing, would anyone be willing to share what their test results were- including what they were told was the "standard range" or whatever if it was included in lab reports? I realize I will have to wait for all my results, but one of the APS ones came back (don't know what it means, can't find the #s info online). I have online access to the results, but won't see my doc again for another 3-4 weeks. People willing to share for the benefit of myself and others who come to the forum after me? I'll post mine when I get them. |
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INR not therapeutic - how often to check?
Posted by Marie |
Last Reply February 16, 2010
at 21:53
Started February 14, 2010 at 23:02 |
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Hi! I've learned a lot from this forum - I'm so glad I found it! I have a question for you all: how often should my INR be checked while it's *not* in therapeutic range? Here's my situation: I'm 27, female, and was dx w/DVT & PE last December - the docs and still trying to figure out if it's from my Crohn's disease or something else (will hopefully have the results of more clotting disorder/lupus tests tomorrow). After 8 days in December of lovenox and warfarin I'm now just on warfarin for the clots (I am taking other meds for the Crohn's). I understand warfarin is a difficult drug to manage, but it's been over 2 months and my INR hasn't been in therapeutic range for two weeks in a row since the end of December. Since January my INR has been down to 1.1, gradually up to 2.5, spiked to 3.6, back down to 1.7... Argh! (I am very careful about keeping my diet consistant and taking the warfarin at the same time each evening.) Last Monday my INR was 1.8, so my gp increased the warfa... read more |
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Gunther Tulip & Pain?
Posted by Jeff |
Last Reply February 16, 2010
at 14:37
Started January 31, 2010 at 15:01 |
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Greetings, and thank you for this forum. I was diagnosed with DVT-PE Dec 21 and received a gunther tulip on Dec 22 in my groin area. The pain from the blood clots has slowly gone away but I got severe pain in my back/hip directly behind the filter. Has anyone experienced any pain with the filter? I also have shooting pain through my groin and down the front of my thigh. I couldn't even walk for a week, went to the dr - he checked for bleeding and said there wasn't any. Still tremendous pain so I went to a Chiropracter, he seemed to help me some howerever wasn't happy about working on me. The pain remains but not as stabbing and I can get around. I feel funny in my groin area and back/hip. Any info from someone with a filter would be greatly appreciated. We have searched the net to no avail and found no helpful information. |
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Radical New Understanding of Genetic Disease
Posted by N |
Last Reply February 15, 2010
at 21:11
Started February 15, 2010 at 21:11 |
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The theory of the genetic origin of diseases is one of the most firmly upheld doctrines of today's medicine. Medical science claims that cancer is brought on by "mistakes in DNA replication", causing cells to gradually change from normal to "abnormal" and eventually to "malignant" cells. Studies in the science of Epigenetics show that genes are by no means 'set in stone' but that they can alter themselves in response to a person's environment. In short, the DNA and thus the biology of an organism are constantly adjusting themselves to signals from outside the cells, including energetic information arising from thoughts and beliefs. Diseases such as cancer are not caused by defective genes, as claimed by mainstream geneticists, but rather by non-genetic factors that alter the expression of genes without changing the DNA sequence. Your brain controls all processes in your body. By comparing brain CT scans with medical records and personal histories, it becomes evident that emoti... read more |
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DVT - Recovery time?
Posted by Colleen |
Last Reply February 14, 2010
at 22:13
Started February 4, 2010 at 01:34 |
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I was wondering how long it takes to completely recover (if possible) from DVT? I had ankle reconstruction surgery on 12/1/09 and by 1/15/10, my PT sent me directly to the ER due to extreme swelling (rock solid hard), redness in the calf, warm to the touch. The ultrasound indicated a clot from the bottom of my calf to above my groin close to my lung. I had to self-inject Lovenox 2x a day and started immediately on Coumadin. My PT/ INR levels are finally good at 2.4. But my leg isn't really improving. I know it hasn't been long but will I have permanent damage to the veins? I realize that a PE is still possible at this stage. Are there specialists out there other than a GP that can be consulted? Lots and lots of questions here... Just looking for some insight. Thank you. |
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