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So sick...
Posted by Rose |
Last Reply January 2, 2010
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Started January 2, 2010 at 23:00 |
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I was diagnosed with a DVT in August. Ultrasound last month showed clot in my left calf is still there so I'm on Warfarin until February. Other than being tired a lot, I normally don't have too much reaction to the Warfarin. Beginning on Christmas Day, I've had a couple of alcoholic drinks around 4 times and messed up on my Warfarin dosage, skipped one day, took a double dose one day by mistake etc. Now I started having horrible diarrea and vomiting and nausea last night. My instructions from the clinic say to contact them if I have diarrea, vomiting or fever. Why would the clinic instruct me to contact them? They are closed until Monday and it doesn't say to go to the ER, so I should either hopefully be OK by then or if not I will call. I just don't know if my diarrea and vomiting is caused by my actions, or if I may have a touch of food poisioning since I've been away this pas t weekend eating food prepared by different hands and sleeping in a place that is less sanitary t... read more |
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NEW hope for DVT folks
Posted by Health seeker |
Last Reply January 1, 2010
at 09:27
Started December 26, 2009 at 15:01 |
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Here are some links/info that might be useful for those suffering from DVT. Also, for those who's DVT is caused by cancer, you might want to check out Suzanne Somers new book about how to knock out cancer NATURALLY. Or, at least not be over medicalized in the course of treating this. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081123150253.htm Ultrasound Waves Aid In Rapid Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis ScienceDaily (Nov. 23, 2008) — The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone, according to researchers at Emory University. The study will be presented Nov. 23, 2008 at the annual VEITHsymposium in New York City. —————————————————————————————————— www.physorg.com/news175867194.html New study recommends change in treating pulmonary embolisms October 27th, 2009 William Kuo, MD, was the on-call interventional radiologist one Friday night three years ago when he received a... read more |
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Creams for itch and redness
Posted by Bill |
Last Reply December 31, 2009
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Started December 31, 2009 at 15:36 |
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I was diagnosed with a blood clot from my groin to my right knee on April 24, 09. I also had numerous PEs. The PEs are gone but left behind some heart damage. The clot is still in the right leg which is now discolored and itchy (bright red along the shin bone like a rash and in other locations a grayish/blue) Seems like I may be a lifer on Coumadin, better than the alternative. Are there any creams that might help the discoloration and the itch? Nighttime is worse but I’m doing my best not to scratch. |
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Alof of questions
Posted by Emma |
Last Reply December 31, 2009
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Started December 29, 2009 at 23:49 |
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Hi, managed to score a DVT from my elbow to my neck. Im on clexane injections and will start warf right after the public holidays, can I drink alcohol, or take ecstacy? I was told I would never be able to take the pill again, but can I have a birth control implant? Ive been getting anxious since finding out about the DVT, is this common? I have been sleeping alot, and feeling really run down, is this a common side effect of clexane? Im in good physical shape, exercise daily and use recreational drugs every couple of months. I also smoke once a fortnight, has anyone else continued smoking since having a DVT? |
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Coumadin neighbor died
Posted by imateacherofmusic |
Last Reply December 30, 2009
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Started December 29, 2009 at 04:51 |
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On Christmas Eve, my neighbor's wife asked him to get the mail. He had been on Coumadin for his heart, and had been in increasingly poor health for a few months. Anyway, he put on his Crocs, and walked outside to the mail box. The sidewalk was covered in ice, and he fell. He hit his head on the pavement and landed on his back. Someone drove by, saw him laying on the ground and helped him back into the house. He was okay for an hour or so, but complained of a headache. He said he'd lay down and rest, he did for a while and woke up with the headache still there. He suddenly broke out in a massive sweat, and became unresponsive to his family. We heard the ambulance siren and had no idea it would be for our neighbor. When I saw it was our neighbor, I watched in horror as he was brought out on a stretcher. He didn't have any shoes on. I remember wishing he had his shoes on for some reason. I asked his wife the next day how he was and she said he was in a coma... read more |
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y INR 2-2.5
Posted by acchi |
Last Reply December 30, 2009
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Started December 30, 2009 at 13:24 |
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I have been on warfrain for last five year and taking 5 mg daily My surgeon recommend INR should be 2-2.5 if it vary this range I should adjust the dose .my concern is this wht the logic behind this range coz for normal person INR range is 1-1.5 tht mean if INR is between 1-1.5 clotting process will not take place, can anybody explain to me logic of 2-2.5 so that I could stick myself on this further more my Deep vein is left with 60% blockage around the Knee is it possible it will go off naturally coz doctor recommend me daily walk I would appreciate if any one help and clarify me regarding my concerns i also feel swelling aching coz of varicise veins which are in early stage |
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still hurts
Posted by ken |
Last Reply December 30, 2009
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Started December 29, 2009 at 21:44 |
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I was diagnosed 4 months ago- did the lovenox and I am on warafarin. My INR was stabelized but droped to 1.5- trying to get it back to 2-3. I still get some aching and pinching- does that mean the clot is still there- or is that just post pain? My Dr. doesn't really seem to know? |
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Pregnancy and mt
Posted by Nichola dixon |
Last Reply December 30, 2009
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Started December 28, 2009 at 10:55 |
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Does anyone know if it;s safe to become pregnant? I;m on warfrin at the moment and am tole this and the stockings are for life...however I;m waiting for results from the MRV t see f I;ve developed collateral....Hopefully then I'll know more about Children and if I can fly.....Anyone else know more? It wold be much appreciated? |
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I feel like I did it wrong!
Posted by imateacherofmusic |
Last Reply December 29, 2009
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Started December 29, 2009 at 04:22 |
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My INR was 1.8 this week. I had a wee-bit more of the green stuff this week (I couldn't stand it, it's my favorite food...broccoli, green beans, pea pods). I feel like I "broke myself." I feel like I put myself at risk. When your levels are funky, do you feel anything different? Just curious. Thanks! |
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Herbal tea
Posted by Anne |
Last Reply December 29, 2009
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Started December 28, 2009 |
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Hey all! First of all: A big merry christmas to you all! I have a question I havent been able to get answered anywhere.. I dont drink coffee and when I drink tea, I prefer herbal tea. However i read somewhere that there are some herbal tea that affects the INR. My big question is which herbal tea can I still drink? (I assume that green tea is a no go?) |
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bloated feeling, and (shh!) intimacy
Posted by imateacherofmusic |
Last Reply December 29, 2009
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Started December 27, 2009 at 06:11 |
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Hi. Question number 1: I never had such a bloaty feeling until I began coumadin. I feel like I have an enormous burst of gas inside me, and it won't go away. I also have sharp, intermittent pains. When I do "toot" I feel much better. How do I feel all the way better? Question 2: Is intimacy a scary and dangerous thing when you are treating your DVT's? What do people do to get around it? (sub question is after my gallbladder removal and hernia repairs, AND tons of mesh stuffed into my belly, are we to work around that, or is it perfectly safe?). Thanks. Blush. |
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dvt and blood in urine
Posted by jenny |
Last Reply December 29, 2009
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Started December 29, 2009 at 08:29 |
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i had a total knee replacement 10 years ago and had a dvt was on warfarin for 6 months.had to have another 4 years ago as the first one loosened.was put on warfarin and heparin as a precaution.i have just had another dvt in two veins in my calf.i now have to be on warfarin long term.which is a real pian.what i wanted to know is has anyone had side effects from warfarin.i have had severe lower back pain and was admitted to hospital over christmas had a cat scan to see if i had a kidney stone and a ultrasound scan to check for gallstones.both were clear.i had a raised blood pressure of 177/90 had lots of morphine.was sent home still in pain.i have also been told i have blood in my urine,no infection just blood.i am so worried it could be something more serious.i am 51 years of age and suffer from R humatoid arthritus and osteoarthritus.any suggestions would be appriciated. jenny |
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I feel like I did it wrong!
Posted by imateacherofmusic |
Last Reply December 29, 2009
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Started December 29, 2009 at 04:22 |
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My INR was 1.8 this week. I had a wee-bit more of the green stuff this week (I couldn't stand it, it's my favorite food...broccoli, green beans, pea pods). I feel like I "broke myself." I feel like I put myself at risk. When your levels are funky, do you feel anything different? Just curious. Thanks! |
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has this happend to any1
Posted by dw |
Last Reply December 28, 2009
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Started December 25, 2009 at 22:20 |
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as most of u have read i have been struggling with dvt 4 nearly 2 months. at 1st my inr would not go up so they just keep giving me more i ended up taken 19 a day. then all off a sudden it shot up 2 8.3 so they took me of my tablets 4 7 days but it just keep moving up it then went up 2 9.5 and then top 10.0 at this point i was given vitamin k and slowley but surly my inp droped again. i was then put bk on the tablets 4 3 days and my inr just went down started at 4.5,1.4,1.0. now as the hospital shut 4 2 days i have been put on the needles 4 2 weeks and then will be tried on the tablets again but montered daily. i am really quite scared about all this and wondered if any1 else has the same promblem. alos i do everything by the books they say my weight my eating my exercise etc are all fine. thank you dw |
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Complication of Coumadin Therapy
Posted by Cate |
Last Reply December 28, 2009
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Started December 28, 2009 at 06:35 |
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I have a history of Right Calf Vein DVT. I've also been told I have a cardio lipid factor that predisposes me to DVT. 5 days ago, I had an ultrasoound which confirmed the presence of acute calf vein DVT. I began Lovenox injections & oral coumadin. Then, yesterday my calf pain became worse, my calf became more swollen and firm to touch. The pain which had been isolated to the mid calf region, now involved area behind my knee. I went to the emergency room last night and an ultrasound exam reveiled no evidence of clot extension, however it did reveal a large intramuscular bleed in my calf muscles. They have stopped my counadin and Lovenox injections. I am told to elevate my leg & use ice compresses for the next day or so, then switch to warm compresses. I am also told to have a repeat ultrasound within the next 5 days and see my internal medicine doctor next Wednesday. My calf pain is a 10 on a scale of 1 - 10. I'm on pain medication, but it does not come close to to... read more |
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IVC Filter
Posted by Khalid |
Last Reply December 27, 2009
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Started October 7, 2009 at 11:23 |
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Hi All, I have been in touch with this forum for more than a year now. I have sufffered 3 DVTs and PE twice, once it was extensive. I have an IVC filter implanted on 29th March 2008. I was wondering how many of us who visit this forum wear IVC filters. I remember some times back one of the visitor had started a topic inviting all those who suffered DVT due APL syndrome. Generally you don't get to meet people with IVC filter, is it OK to form a list of people who have IVC filter in this post? If you think its OK, please mention your name, type of filter, when it was implanted and any special comment you want to share. 1.) Khalid - Gunther Tulip Retrievable filter, but now its permanent - 29th March 2008. |
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Colds, etc
Posted by Tim |
Last Reply December 26, 2009
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Started December 22, 2009 at 16:00 |
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Diagnosed with DVT in July of this year.....upper thigh to ankle...extensive. However, the DVT seems to be resolving itself quite well with ultrasounds showing increased blood flow through the affected veins. Still have plenty of discoloration, but am wearing the compression socks religiously. I also have been walking extensively (1 hour a day) and am doing light weight training 3 days per week. Potentially diagnosed with Lupus Anticoagulent. Question: Does anyone find themselves more succeptable to colds, flu, etc.? I had a horrible cold like one I had never had before that took 3 weeks to get over. Been well for a couple of weeks, but now feel like I am getting sick again. Swollen lyphe nodes, etc. Just wondering if others find themselves getting sick more often than normal with DVT. Frustrating. Maybe I'm pushing myself too hard? |
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Seasonal Greetings.
Posted by Chris Jones |
Last Reply December 26, 2009
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Started December 14, 2009 at 17:46 |
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Hello. This is a quick post just to wish ALL of the users of this fantastic usefull informative site a Very very erry Christmas and all the best for the New Year and into 2010. Lets all add to this and keep it going. I will be having a single malt or two on Hogmanay!! Medicinal of course! Be Safe. Chris in Bonnie Scotland. |
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Misinformation & Panic
Posted by JoeR |
Last Reply December 23, 2009
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Started December 18, 2009 at 03:03 |
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First I'd like to say I am a lifer on coumadin. No side effects. Relatively low dose of 2.5 mg keeps me at 2.5 on INR... Coumadin was first found on mouldy silage, and is present in many plants. It occurs naturally so you could get ORGANIC coumadin. While the anti-coagulation effects were and are used for rodent control, the DIFFERENCE between a poison and a medicine is the dosage. Did you know you could overdose on WATER, by drinking too much. You can also drown in it if it goes above your head, but we swim in it all the time. And the bleeding to death thing... I have cut myself MANY times and the wound bleeds a little more, but STOPS... I shave with a razor... Legs and face... Nicks all over the place but no pools of blood. If you feel coumadin is causing bad side effects, I would bet that most of it is caused by your nerves and paranoia... For me coumadin is like taking an asparin every day... Not much of a variation in my INR... And eating greens does NOT affe... read more |
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Diet after coming off coumadin.
Posted by MaryAnn |
Last Reply December 23, 2009
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Started December 13, 2009 at 09:35 |
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Hi, I am taking warafin for DVT in my leg. I should be coming off it soon and was wondering if I could start eating green leafy vegetables once I am off or do I still have to monitor my Vitamin K intake?? I am very nervous about coming off because I don't want the DVT to return . I want to make sure I eat the right foods. Any advice / comments would be greatly appreciated! |
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