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Tooth extraction while on warfarin/coumadin
Posted by Michael |
Last Reply July 29, 2010
at 07:54
Started October 30, 2008 at 14:14 |
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Hi guys, Just want to know if anyone of you had experienced tooth extraction while on warfarin/coumadin? Is the risk of bleeding too high? Because I have a severely painful tooth which I wanted to be extracted asap. I am on my 3rd month of warfarin. My hematologist wants me to finish to 6 months. Thanks! Michael |
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flying with clexane
Posted by kyasa |
Last Reply July 28, 2010
at 16:13
Started June 30, 2010 at 04:06 |
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Hi all I had a DVT and multiple PE in April last year caused by birth control pill, which I have since stopped taking. I have no other risk factors. I Was on Warfarin until Dec. Have had no problems since. I am going on a 9.5 hr international flight in a few weeks. I have compression stockings to wear and my doctor has prescribed clexane injections. My question relates to the dosage of clexane. My doctor said I should have one 60ml injection the night before my flight, another one 12 hours later (a few hours before boarding), and then a third injection 12 hours later (about an hour before landing). Are 3 injections necessary? Is it enough to just have one a few hours before the flight? any advice would be appreciated, thanks. |
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Hughes syndrome
Posted by karen |
Last Reply July 28, 2010
Started July 27, 2010 at 09:59 |
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Hi I have Antiphosholipid syndrome (Hughes Syndrome) On Clexane 120mgs The haematologist doesn't want to keep me on it due to the risk of oesteoporosis. I have been on warfarin, But it didn't help my symptoms which are mainly brain fog, depression memory loss. I also had a heart attack due to a clot. Several late miscarriages, low birth weight son 1lb 14 oz(who is now 29 and about to have a child of his own. DVT. I am about to have the Anti-Xa blood test. It might be interesting to check out the Hughes syndrome web site. I think Antiphospholipid syndrome is more common than they think. I am frightened of getting oesteoporisis but the alternative is awful, Karen |
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Muscle weakness on Warfarin
Posted by Nic in the UK |
Last Reply July 27, 2010
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Started July 27, 2010 at 16:49 |
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Hi Have many of you experienced muscle weakness whilst on Warfarin. I have found that my thigh and upper arm muscles have felt much weaker than usual over the last few weeks, and seemed to time with when my warfarin dose was upped to get my INR back in range. Would appreciate views on this, as don't want to start wondering I have something else wrong with me aswell ;-) Thanks very much, Nic |
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Swelling & Natural Blood Thinners
Posted by Cody |
Last Reply July 27, 2010
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Started August 19, 2009 at 08:33 |
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Hello , i am an 18 year old female who was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden Homozygous when i was 16, had a major DVT through my left leg. I am on warfarin everyday for life, and wear a support stocking to my knee all the time. My left leg swells pretty much every day after exercise etc, i am wondering does anyone know of any natural products/ supplements that could lower my warfarin dose, and also of ANY way to help control the swelling. would love to hear some advice. |
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MAY-THURNER SYNDROME FORUM
Posted by Diane |
Last Reply July 26, 2010
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Started February 2, 2008 at 02:46 |
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Hello to all posters who have shared their diagnosis of May-Thurner Syndrome. I am thankful to this forum for bringing us together, but it has become clear to me that we need our own forum. Our MT situation is quite rare and because there are many unknowns that continue to trouble each of us about our future, such as the longevity of our iliac vein stents, I feel we need our own forum. I have developed an easy to navigate forum that is by invitation only. All you have to do is send me your e-mail and a brief description of yourself (name and city/country) and I will send you an invitation to our forum. It is on Google Groups so if you are serious about joining it wouldn't be a bad idea to join Google Groups first as it is our umbrella website. Easy to sign up. My e-mail, dedicated to May-Thurner is: woodcreek12@aol.com I look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in joining our unique support group for May-Thurner Syndrome. |
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charlie horse in DVT leg
Posted by chriskura |
Last Reply July 26, 2010
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Started June 1, 2007 |
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I had a charlie horse lastnight in the leg where my DVT occured (9 months ago). I still have swelling and am still on warfarin. Has anyone experienced a charlie horse or do any of you know if it is a warning sign? |
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DVT questions new here
Posted by Christi |
Last Reply July 26, 2010
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Started July 21, 2010 at 23:34 |
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Hi everyone Very long story short. I had a DVT, illiac to poppiliteal, when I was 32 weeks pregnant with twins. Went into labor naturally since I was in so much pain and I had an ER csection while on heparin(no other choice.) Everything turned out fine with my babies, and I was in the hospital for 11 days on heparin released when I was therapeutic on coumadin, and am now keeping my INR between 2-3. Of course I am always worried that it will spread, but am trusting God and staying on my warfarin. My question is I dont know what I can and cannot do. The doctors say that I can do anything, since it is now encapsulated. But...I treat that leg (my left) as it is very very fragile. I always put it up and dont even drive yet, as this just happened 4 weeks ago. I am even cautious about walking on it. I was told that I will be on warfarin for 6 months. I did test positive for the c and s protein factor, but again will be retested in 4 weeks since I was pregnant when they tested me, and ... read more |
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Post thrombotic syndrome
Posted by John in Dallas |
Last Reply July 25, 2010
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Started July 13, 2010 at 19:48 |
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Hi everyone, I used to post a lot in the past and got away from it about a year and a half ago. If you read my old posts you will see that I had an extensive dvt in my left leg in Jan 08 and had intervention surgery. The clot was old (nearly 3 mos) and went from knee to groin. The outcome of the surgery was very questionable at the time because the clot was so old. Well it worked very well for me because I obtained complete recanalization of the veins, and I was able to do resume a normal life without any real swelling or discomfort. Yes the leg will swell even today without compression hose and feel heavy because of valvular incompetence. It is what it is, and I have had no real problems with it. In other words, the leg has remained a constant even though it is not exactly perfect. Life was great and I was able to get off anticoagulants in Sept 08. However, in Mar 09 I ran into a weight bench with the other leg and developed a dvt in the popliteal vein. Because of past e... read more |
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Not Convinced with negative result
Posted by Tony |
Last Reply July 25, 2010
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Started July 7, 2010 at 16:33 |
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Hello all, Thanks to all for posting your experiences with DVT it is a great informational resource. My issue is i recently came back from a trip to TX from NYC and for the past week i have had sorness in my left calf. The airplane ride was only 3 1/2 hrs and did about 4-5 hrs of driving a day while i was there. I went to the urgent care facility here and they performed a sonogram scan of both my legs and they said the readings were Negative and just to take moltrin. It seemed they were so busy that day with patients that i am not convinced they looked at the results carefully because as of now i still feel a sharp pain behind my upper calf right below the knee. I do not have any swelling or discoloration just sorness/stiffness as if i worked out. I did not do any very physical activities while i traveled that would cause muscle pain. Never had a surgery and im young 23yrs old male active and healthy. I scheduled a appt with a Vascular physician on Wed which is 5 days awa... read more |
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Heparin/Lovenox Shots and Air Travel
Posted by kb |
Last Reply July 25, 2010
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Started August 27, 2009 at 17:27 |
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Does anyone have experience traveling abroad (US to Asia) or in general with carrying syringes on an airplane? I am post treatment DVT/PE, but have insisted with my GP that I want to take Heparin shots before a long trip to Asia as a precaution for future DVT's. Since the shots work immediately and the dosage is set to your weight, I felt it a better (albeit more expensive) alternative to staying on coumadin. I would need 4 shots to head overseas - 2 there and 2 back...so I don't have any experience carrying syringes on an airplane and want to know if anyone has advice here. I would certainly not want to find out that my expensive shots get confiscated. I figure many travel with diabetes so this is probably easily covered. Appreciate any advise here. Kb |
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DVT
Posted by CM |
Last Reply July 25, 2010
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Started July 25, 2010 at 01:47 |
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Please visit www.cozmedix.co.uk. If you have been diagnosed with DVT and you need to wear compression hosiery short term or long term, I hope you will find our service very useful. Cozmedix supplies hospital standard surgical appliances and medical products. We have fashionable medical compression stockings/tights for ladies in different colours, as well as anti-embolism stockings, fashionable medical compression ribbed socks for men and suspender belts to keep your stockings up. Whatever your requirements, visit our website for more information and contact details. Whether you have been wearing compression stockings for many years or just started, our Limited Orthotic Practitioner will be happy to assist you. Thank you. |
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Compression Hosiery
Posted by CM |
Last Reply July 25, 2010
at 01:38
Started July 25, 2010 at 01:38 |
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Please visit www.cozmedix.co.uk. If you have been diagnosed with DVT and you need to wear compression hosiery short term or long term, I hope you will find our service very useful. Cozmedix supplies hospital standard surgical appliances and medical products. We have fashionable medical compression stockings/tights for ladies in different colours, as well as anti-embolism stockings, fashionable medical compression ribbed socks for men and suspender belts to keep your stockings up.. Whatever your requirements, visit our website for more information and contact details. Whether you have been wearing compression stockings for many years or just started, our Limited Orthotic Practitioner will be happy to assist you. Thank you.. |
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Skin Tenderness
Posted by Steph |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
at 20:35
Started July 24, 2010 at 20:35 |
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Hi everyone, I had a knee op about 8 weeks ago and developed dvt a few days later. I'm now on warfarin for six months. My leg has gone back to near enough it's original size but the skin around my calf is very tender to the touch. I'm just wondering if anyone else has suffered the same? Also I'm only 26 but since I was 13/14 I developed two nasty looking varicose veins at the back of my knee. Does anyone know if this is linked to developing a dvt? Thanks Steph |
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Dvt Reoccurance
Posted by Lisa |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
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Started February 23, 2010 at 09:54 |
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I suffered with a massive dvt in my thigh and pelvis whist being 28weeks pregnant in 2005/2006. After taking numourous medications perscribed i was fine by the end of 2006. However, this weekend my leg started to swell and has become very painful. After a visit to the hospital, i was sent for a ultrasound. After a very brief test, in which the lady testing only looked at my thigh, it showed that i haven't got another dvt. I'm worried that something may have been missed. last time i had the same ultrasound i was in the room for a good 20 mins. this time i'd say 5mins! They have offered me no disgnoses as to why my leg is still swollen and no advice or treatment, just sent me on my way. I'm not sure what to do next...Any advice i would really appriciate!! Thanks!! |
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When to go to hospital.
Posted by Nick |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
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Started July 24, 2010 at 13:30 |
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Hi folks, I've read this forum since I had my first DVT in july 2007.That time it took nearly 6 weeks before they found the clot. I had everything from a sprained ankle, you don't sprain your ankle and get this much pain and not remeber doing it, to it just needs some rest and take these painkillers.Then a doctor does some blood tests and tells me that if I don't hear from them in two hours get these drugs because its a bakers ciste. Three hours later my mobile rings in the chemist and it's the hospital and they will send an ambulance to collect me and if I could try not to die before it arrives that would be good ! Get to the DVT clinic and it all changes they are great, but they know how dangerous it is and tell you the facts and the treatment. Six months of warfarin and I hope thats it but three months later and my right legs painfull. Because I've been discharged from the DVT clinic I have to go the A&E route. Another five weeks and they have ruled everything bar a DVT. My D dim... read more |
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false ultrasound reading?
Posted by J Dale |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
at 15:45
Started July 24, 2010 at 04:48 |
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I just got an ultrasound to assess my lower leg blood clot that I've had for three months (basketball injury). I told the radiologist that the clot was in my lower leg but they only scanned my upper leg (groin to knee)! The test, as expected, came back negative. I'm frustrated because I'm afraid that they will call my case (workers comp) closed. Can an upper leg ultrasound correctly diagnose a clot in the lower leg? The other hospital that administered the first test-the hospital that found the clot-scanned my whole leg. I'm just afraid the second hospital (which starts with a K) is cutting corners. Please, anyone with knowledge about this, please let me know what you think. |
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DVT Information
Posted by Paula |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
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Started July 31, 2009 at 16:35 |
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Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with a dvt in my right leg after knee arthroscopy. I have had the clot since 3rd week post op but it was only diagnosed at 7th week post op. I am now on warfarin for 6 months and am having daily injections of Clexane. I have had conflicting information from both of the dvt nurses and as I saw my consultant yesterday I am now still a little unsure as to what to do for the best. The dvt nurses both told me not to drive (I have been since 2 weeks post op) and that I should wear compression stockings every day for the next 2 years. I raised my concerns about all the different information I had been given and was told to speak to my consultant who carried out the arthroscopy. I did wear the stockings during the day however, when I took them off my right leg was red from the top to my ankle, especially around the knee area and extremely hot to touch. I told the dvt nurse and she said to not wear them and speak to my consultant. He has ... read more |
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Husband traveling LONG flight
Posted by Linda |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
at 14:39
Started July 23, 2010 at 22:43 |
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Hello everyone, Just found out that my husband will be traveling in the next few weeks to India and the UK. We live in New York. He will make both trips in a week's time. He is 63 years old and I am very concerned about him spending this amount of time sitting on a plane as I know that traveling to India is at least 26 hours. What precautions should he take? I got my DVT from sitting in a car on a 9 hour car ride so I am concerned. Thanks Linda |
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Smoking weed with dvt?
Posted by Female |
Last Reply July 24, 2010
at 03:45
Started July 23, 2010 at 06:15 |
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Im on warfarin can i smoke weed? |
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