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Is Your Blood Clean?
Posted by dee |
Last Reply September 3, 2009
at 20:26
Started August 20, 2009 at 05:20 |
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Pre-DVT I lived the life..healthy, fit, all of it..so I thought. Of course, that included the usual juggling of kids, family & social life, 50+ hour work week, not enough sleep, unhealthy diet (fast food, candy, soda, meat, dairy, coffee, wine, & the occasional social smoke or two). You know, the average American way of life; managing to keep the outside on par at the expense of my inside. I ended up with a DVT (provoked by the use of b-control pills & Factor5 Lieden, & my busy life). Better now, but do realize that my lifestyle was a huge factor. I’ve looked into many venues on optimizing my health & merely want to share some of what I’ve discovered along the way. -Exercise. Do cardio & circulate your blood. Per Dr. Oz (“You, The Owners Manual book), the person who exercises for at least 30 minutes & has a not so healthy diet is still healthier than the one who eats right, but doesn’t exercise. -Stay hydrated (dehydration = thick blood). See “Your Body’s Many Cries ... read more |
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coumadin side effects
Posted by taylor |
Last Reply September 3, 2009
at 17:47
Started August 27, 2009 |
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I'm on coumadin 4 a PE. My inr is really high 6.5. I am having bad pain in stomach and pulling feeling. Also right after I eat I have watery diarhea. Anyone else eva have this prob? |
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Do I need to get measured for compression hose
Posted by April |
Last Reply September 3, 2009
at 12:51
Started September 3, 2009 at 12:51 |
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I must admit that I am sad to say that out of all the nurses and doctors that I saw while I was in the hospital, no one ever told me that I should be wearing compression hose while recovering from a dvt. This forum is where I learned of their great benefit. So my question is, do I need to get professionally measurred for them or can I just figure it out myself. I bought 2 pairs on my own, one at wal mart and one from off the internet.They really make an incredible difference in my mobility!!! Is there any harm in just measuring yourself? I just want to make sure that I am not harming my legs with an improper fit. I would greatly appreciate your replies! |
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Leg cramps
Posted by Juliet |
Last Reply September 3, 2009
at 03:34
Started June 29, 2009 at 23:14 |
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Hi all, recently ive been experiencing some painful cramping in my left thigh. The pain goes from the top of my knee and shoots up my thigh, the cramp always seems to be there, although it peaks and its very painful. Its always in the one leg, the right one, which is were my large clot was. It got so bad, i was crying last weekend and ended up in A&E, they told me it was muscular and to go home and take some paracetamol. Ive had the pains again yesterday and today. Im on Warfarin for life. Im just wondering if anyone else has experienced this type of pain? Thank you. |
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waxing and DVT
Posted by debbie |
Last Reply September 2, 2009
at 03:53
Started August 10, 2009 at 14:30 |
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Hi Just wondering if anyone has experiences with waxing whilst on Warfarin? Prior to my DVT I used to get my eye brows waxed - have gone back to plucking since then as I am too scared to get them waxed in case I get massive bruises on my face! Is this just me being totally silly??? What are people's experiences with waxing? Thanks |
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arm dvt
Posted by robert |
Last Reply September 1, 2009
at 23:14
Started August 21, 2007 at 02:41 |
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I have dvt in my arm after i hurt my shoulder while working doing tile work. Is there anyone out there had this happen to them after working with there arms? I wonder if i can ever go back to doing this kind work. Robert |
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13 Years w/ Post DVT Pains
Posted by Amy |
Last Reply September 1, 2009
at 21:46
Started August 1, 2009 at 02:49 |
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I am new to this forum, however I have been dealing with the DVT issue for 13 years. I had my dvt when i was only 19 years old. It was by far the largest ever found in my area of the US. It was from my left ankle to about a 1/4 inch from my lungs by the time they found it. Back in 1996 they were not as advanced with treatment as they are now so I spent months in ICU with nothing more than prayers, blood thinner and pain meds. The doctors could not go in and break it up for fear of a piece going to my lungs and they didn't want to risk going in to do anything else. Their hopes were that the blood thinner would help it disolve and absorb back into the vein walls and that my body would created alternate paths on it's own for the blood to travel. Eventually that all happened although there is a huge amount of residual damage left even 13 years later, I am alive and lived a normal life. I do have pain and swelling and I'm on Coumadin and wear these fancy stockings pretty often. I experi... read more |
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filter being removed
Posted by Laura |
Last Reply September 1, 2009
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Started August 30, 2009 at 15:04 |
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I have just recieved a letter stating I am going to have my filter which was put in for my DVT and PE 6 weeks ago taken out. It is being done on Thursday and I am really nervous and unsure what to expect.I was hoping someone could advise me and also I am worried that if they take it out does that mean i am more likely to have enough PE. Thank you and I look forward forward to your responses. Laura |
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nattokinase
Posted by exnavyew |
Last Reply August 31, 2009
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Started August 25, 2009 at 05:43 |
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I have a DVT in my right calf and am taking Coumadin for 3 months and then I will have another sonogram to see of the blood clot has 'resolved'. If it has not and they tell me to stay on Coumadin for another 3 months I'm considering trying 'alternative' options. I've been reading a lot about nattokinase and I would very likely give it a try in lieu of another 3 months of Coumadin. Does anyone have any experience in using nattokinase for blood clots? Would like to hear your experience using it, good or bad. Thanks for your time! |
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New blood-thinning stroke drug could save live
Posted by N |
Last Reply August 31, 2009
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Started August 31, 2009 at 01:09 |
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New blood-thinning stroke drug could save lives and cut reliance on warfarin By Jenny Hope Last updated at 2:42 PM on 30th August 2009 A new blood-thinning drug to prevent strokes could replace a commonly used treatment based on rat poison for thousands of patients. The drug called Pradaxa is one-third more effective at reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots in at-risk patients than warfarin, and cuts deaths by 15 per cent. Warfarin, which is still used in large doses to kill vermin, has been a routine medication for preventing strokes since the 1950s. But it is inconvenient for patients because careful monitoring and regular blood tests are needed to prevent excessive bleeding from cuts or stomach ulcers, requiring frequent clinic visits. It can also interact badly with other drugs and certain foods, including green vegetables and grapefruit. The new drug, Pradaxa, works by reversing and inhibiting the effects of thrombin, which is the substance responsible for cl... read more |
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DVT after ankle fx and surgery
Posted by Lisa |
Last Reply August 28, 2009
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Started August 20, 2009 at 16:55 |
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Hi my name is Lisa. I have had a horrible summer but I will just get to the main part of it...I broke my ankle July 30, had a plate with 6 screws placed on August 5 and now August 15 I went to the ER for my leg swelling and pain. I was admitted for a DVT from my ankle to my stomach (3 feet long) I went home on Lovenox and coumadin. Anyways my whole leg is still so swollen and my thigh pain is horrible, I live between Percocet and Diladuad....this really sucks bad...is this normal?? when will the pain and swelling start to diminish, I am a basketcase!! Lisa |
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DVT / Athlete
Posted by Dave |
Last Reply August 27, 2009
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Started August 26, 2009 at 23:48 |
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I have a DVT from above my left ankle to my mid thigh. I contribute my DVT to being dehydrated, coupled with a long car ride after vigorous exercise. My Doctor told me because of my low heart rate it made my DVT worse.I responded well to warfarin and to injections while in the hospital. Has anyone else had this problem and how long did it take to recover. I do have some swelling around my ankle late in the day. I am an avid cyclist. Thank you |
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Ironman to Multiple PEs......
Posted by ChrisM |
Last Reply August 26, 2009
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Started July 13, 2009 at 20:35 |
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42 year old male, in pretty good shape. I am a triathlete, and did an Ironman last November in Arizona. Today I am limited to brisk walks until I get the clearance from the doc (not that I could do much anyway). about 7 weeks ago started getting shortness of breath on exercise, progressed to while at rest. Several misdiagnoses, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, etc etc etc. until July 1 when I went to the ER with severe pain on breathing (ironically, both my GP and pulmonologist declared me in perfect health that morning, maybe a touch of exercise induced asthma). Diagnosed with multiple bilateral PEs. Searching for the cause, no current evidence of DVT or upper body clots, all blood tests (factor V, Antithrombonin 3, protein c/s, homoocystine, 20210 mutation) are normal. Cancer screening and liver tests negative, CT of pelvis/abdomen show no clots there (not an MRI though) I have done some research while off work and discovered that endurance ... read more |
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dvt - pregnancy
Posted by natalie |
Last Reply August 26, 2009
at 16:19
Started August 24, 2009 at 23:06 |
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I had my first DVT in 2007, I was 18 years old. My son was 4weeks. I am now pregnant again,and, i have dvt again. I inject myself twice a day with treatment. I am only 20years old. Whats the chances of this eventually killing me? |
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DVT chemically raises anxiety
Posted by Karl |
Last Reply August 26, 2009
at 13:26
Started August 25, 2009 at 05:42 |
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My M.D. told me that since I had both a DVT and a few PEs my heart has to pump at and extra fast pace in order to circulate the blood in my body and as a result of this extra adrenaline will be pumped into my system making me anxious whether there is a reason or not. I have noticed just about all the people here have issues with anxiety. |
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coumadin level high
Posted by marcy |
Last Reply August 24, 2009
at 21:29
Started August 24, 2009 at 21:29 |
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I have a pe been on coumadin since jan. I went to have my inr checked last fri. It was 4.5 and that was high so doc said don't take meds fri and cut dosage down sat and sun. I did this its mon just left doc and I'm at 6.9. They don't know y I don't either no change diet or meds. I'm afraid that I could bleed inside. Is this level dangerous and if so how? I had ct scan last tues and was injected w dye twice cuz machine broke could this be messing me up? I asked doc he said most like not but I wonder. Please any info be great thanxs |
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vara carva geenfield filter
Posted by diana smithson |
Last Reply August 23, 2009
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Started March 13, 2009 at 05:39 |
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Just before I was to go in for surgery to have a breast cancer tumor removed, we discovered I had a blood clot in my right calf. I started blood thinners right away and postpone the surgery two weeks. Before I was wheeled into surgery I was to have a greenfield vara carva filter installed to catch the clot if it started to travel to my lungs and heart during surgery. The non-removeable filter did not open. Another one was installed and opened. They did a scan on the filters after the surgery to see the loudge placement of both filters. Then 5 months later they looked at the filters again and the unopened filter had not moved. I am limited in activities the rest of my life as not to jar the filter and it spring open to rip the vein. I am on coumadin since the surgery March 18 '08. I have all the nasty side effects and unreal pain in my lower back and legs, toes..I feel awful every morning..They say I am cancer free but keep me on the coumadin..my levels have been good the las... read more |
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coumadin is something wrong?
Posted by marcy |
Last Reply August 22, 2009
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Started August 22, 2009 at 20:38 |
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I was hospitalized in jan for a pe. I left hospital on both coumadin and lovenox. My inr have neva been stable. I just had checked and it was 4.5. I am so tired throwing up diarhhea. Is it possible high inr is y? Doctors think I'm just talking to talk but I really am so tired. Not just a certain times day its all day. Could this be meds or something else. Past few days also can feel like pulling feeling on my left side. Anyone with info plz respond. Thxs |
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Controling Bleeding....
Posted by Joe Reganato |
Last Reply August 22, 2009
at 19:58
Started July 8, 2008 at 14:20 |
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Is any one prepared to control their bleeding if you are injured.... I am researching several products and would appreciate your experience... Product 1: kytostat - package of band-aid strips Product 2: woundstat - powder for larger area I am a cyclist and continue to ride... But I am really leary about getting road rash and bleeding to death in the middle of no-where... From my last post on taking vitamin k2 for bleeding, I received NO responses... I take it that no one is prepared to control their own bleeding, besides going to the hospital... |
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DVT/PE
Posted by Tanya |
Last Reply August 22, 2009
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Started August 22, 2009 at 04:09 |
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After having a C-Section 7/9/09, I developed DVT/PE. I'm currently have tingly feelings in my legs and feet has anyone had this problem and should this be a concern? |
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