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any tips for long car journey
Posted by susie |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started August 17, 2008 at 13:43 |
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hi peeps im going on a long trip to scotland next week its was a trip booked before i knew i had dvt and i thought sod it still go but be carefull!! i read somebody used a small foot stool to help i thought thats a good idea of course ill wear dvt socks does anybody else have any ideas ortips that helped them, as i dont want to prolong more syptoms or get another dvt but you still have to enjoy life i think i will tell my consultant im going , can you drive for long distance is that safe?? hope you all feeling well today x |
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Vascular Eczema
Posted by becy_roberts |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started January 9, 2007 at 12:35 |
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Hi, My dad got his 2nd DVT in his left leg in Oct (2nd one in 2 years) and his INR is still all over the place although he has reached the theraputic rnage. His doctor say's that the discoloration and swelling on his leg will never truelly go away, but recently he started to complain of a constant itch on his leg and when he went the docs they said that it was vascular eczema caused by the blood clot, he was given steriod cream and a cooling cream but his leg has began to smell like damp straw from a rabbit hutch!! Has anybody else had any similar experiences? Were all really worried as we have not heard of this before. Thank you Becy |
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Nattokinase Therapy Length
Posted by Shana |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started June 18, 2008 at 13:02 |
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I figured I would start a new thread - I've ask this question in some of the other forums but I think I may get lost with receiving a response! I was a little hyper asking questions last night. Anyhow - I've been on NK for 11wks now and the last leg scan I had did not show any improvement to the clot, which I was a little surprised. I didn't expect the NK to have taken it away completely certainly, but I thought maybe there would be something new. The only new thing is I'm bordering on high blood pressure...so I have to lose 10/20lbs before August to see if that helps. I was hoping the NK would address that also, but it only keeps getting higher. Any thoughts? I Googled trying to find NK therapy and how long before I should see results possibly with this clot, post 10mths now and couldn't find anything. Sharon do you have any ideas? |
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scared
Posted by Jon |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started February 27, 2007 at 06:26 |
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Hi my name is Jon. I am very scared right now. I was in a very bad car accident http://www.myspace.com/jaupro that was my car. i have a huge bruise on my ankle and a bit of bruising up my calf doctor is a little afraid could be blood clots. he told me to get an ultra sound tomorrow and after hearing about PE i am scared now paranoid what if it goes into my lungs? what are the chances of PE am i worrying for good reason> this accident was about 10 days ago. |
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Nattokinase
Posted by Lisa |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started August 23, 2007 at 20:38 |
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Is anyone taking Nattokinase or know of any side effects of taking it. I just want to hear straight from a person whose taking Nattokinase what it's like. I found this site http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/article/3574/deepveinthrombosis.html about it and I can't seem to find anything bad about it. I just want to know anyone whose currently taking it, what you think about it and what kind of side effects you have had from it? |
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Natural Supl with warfarin
Posted by Joe Reganato |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started July 2, 2008 at 16:57 |
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Disclaimer: The following is my personal experience and does not infer a recommendation. Please consult your Doctor for any changes you intend to make with your medical treatment of any condition... I am currently a start up patient on warfarin... Elected to NOT do a Loading dose... Satarted warfarin with 1MG 3X day (3mg total) with 1 injection day of lovenox for 5 days... First week INR - 1.3 Second week Have completed startup and have leveled off INR at 2.1 with 4mg warfarin daily .... Dr has altered to 4.5 MG day... I am also taking Ginger, Ginko, Natto , cod liver oil Supplements twice day : 1 tab ginger 550 mg, 100 mg natto, 1 cod liver tab, 60 mg Ginko (1 tab).... My goal is to minimize my exposure to warfarin... So far so good... Blood preasure is fine, urine flow & color stable, swelling in leg minimal. Much improved over 2 weeks... No aches or pains, nothing unusual to report. I am a 6'1" Male ... 50 years old, 215 lbs., with Italia... read more |
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Compression stockings and high blood pressure
Posted by Shana |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started August 26, 2008 |
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Does anyone know if wearing stockings can cause high blood pressure? I know I read a thread in here somewhere at some point and a guy mentioned it can happen, but I can't find it again to read it or ask for a follow up. I found some info on the web talking about it also, but just wondered if anyone here knows anything. thanks! Shana |
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Warafin Negative Impacts on Running?
Posted by Rich G. |
Last Reply August 28, 2008
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Started August 27, 2008 at 20:42 |
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Good Day folks, Let me tell you my story and see if there is any good sound advice out there. I am a late 37 year old white male. I am in excellent physical condition now. I workout constantly. I have set a goal being able to run a 2 mile course in 18 minutes. I can maintain the pace of a 9 minute mile for the first mile, but the second mile just gasses me so I usual finish at 20:30. I have to wonder, since I am on 8mg of Warafin a day, and the Dr. seems to think that my blood should be 4 times as thin as most people, I wonder, if my fatigue in the second mile can be attributed to the blood thinner? Thoughts.... |
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compression stocking
Posted by Ben |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started January 12, 2008 at 19:01 |
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Hi all- I have a DVT in my right leg w/ factor 5. Thing is...I feel no pain, at least notlike some of the stories on this forum. Maybe I'm lucky? heh . Anyway, do you all wear the compression stockings? My doctor hasn't mentioned it yet, but I am wondering if he forgot or something. This is all very new to me, as i was just diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. I do have swelling in my leg, ad its worse after working all day.(I'm a construction worker) I'm on 5-7.5 mg of warfarin. nice to meet you all. I'm 37 and a non smoker. Thanks. |
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Coming off Warfarin
Posted by Donna |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started September 13, 2007 at 17:09 |
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Hi there, my husband has been on Warfarin for just over 6 months and is on 10mg - INR now at 2.8. Do you come off it cold turkey or do you gradually come off it? The doctor also told him to stop wearing his stocking. I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has come off the Warfarin and what to expect! Kind Regards, Donna Robertson |
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new to all this !
Posted by neil uk |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started August 19, 2008 at 14:04 |
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hi, 3 weeks ago returned from a holiday to spain complaining of severe pain in calf. not really a doctors man but because of the severity of the pain i went to the local a&e only because it was round the corner and was diagnosed with an extensive dvt after all the d dimer and scans. unbeleivable i am only 34,work in the building trade fit,healthy how can it happen to me . the consultant blames it on drinking in the sun on holiday as the flight was only 2 and a half hours long . sorry if i seem depressing but warferin for 6 months (7.5 mg) just seems ages away, how do i know if it has cleared,if there are any more etc? they wont scan again . i have read a lot of stories in this forum and i know there are a lot worse of than me, thanks for reading . |
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Missing pages and postings
Posted by Khalid |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started August 27, 2008 at 12:33 |
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Hi, It is not possible to read the latest postings of some of the topics . for example 'Nattokinase'. The last page of the topic shows posting No. 97, where as the Index page where the topics are listed shows the latest number of the posting as 101. Khalid |
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duration of taking coumadin
Posted by Cyndee |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started August 26, 2008 at 16:05 |
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I have a DVT from my pelvis to my ankle. My Vascular doctor whom I was given went I entered hospital A on Valentines Day said from the get go he likes to keep his patients on coumadin for 6 months to a year. I had a doppler at hospital A in April. I have been going to hospital B to thier coumadin clinic every 2 weeks. I went today and they say I am done as it has been 6 months, They told me to stop taking the coumadin and set up a doppler Sept 8th for a baseline. Who do I listen to? Shouldn't I have the doppler at the same hospital to compare the 2? The doctor at hospital b says it is not necessary. They just need a baseline for here on in, incase I develope another clot down the road. How long do most doctors recommend coumadin? |
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Mesenteric Thromus - Partially Canalized
Posted by Tony |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started July 23, 2008 at 18:35 |
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Hi I've found this forum very helpful over the past few months and have been encouraged by simply knowing there are plenty of other people dealing with similar issues, but I have never posted, until now. I am hoping just to hear some people's experiences, that mirror my own and put together a fuller picture of what the future might hold. I am a previously healthy, 27 year old male. Back in Dec 2007 I was diagnosed with a perforated appendix which was swiftly removed. I was informed that had I gone much longer without treatment I would have had a 'dead bowel' and that the CT scan had revealed a thrombus in my Superior Mesenteric Vein. I started Warfarin in January and had been taking it until last month when I switched back to Fragmin in order to have a number of blood tests and another CT scan, the results of which would have been compromised/incorrect if I was still on Warfarin. Throughout this 7 month period I've suffered with horribly acute anxiety, panic attacks and depr... read more |
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Exercise or not?
Posted by Valerie |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started June 27, 2008 at 15:31 |
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I noticed that my left ankle and foot looked swollen 3 weeks ago and the next day experienced pain in my calf and numbness in my toes. I visited my G.P. who referred me to A&E where they gave me a Clexane injection in my stomache and told me to come back the next day for a scan. Having paid £13 for a round trip to the hospital I was then told that I was only there to make an appointment for a scan (I'm still miffed) they gave me another Clexane jab and I went back the next day for my actual scan which showed that I have a clot below my knee. I have not been immobile, had surgery or travelled. The only thing they can link it to is the cancer drugs I finished taking last July. Since then I have been twice to the clinic for blood testing. I am on Warfarin plus my 3rd week of injecting myself with Clexane. The places to inject without bruises are becoming scarce. I know the clinic is busy but no-one has the time to talk to you. It's as though they are not at all intereste... read more |
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Low blood pressure while on Warfarin
Posted by michael |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started August 26, 2008 at 05:03 |
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Hi, I would just like to know if anyone had low bp while on warfarin? I am a 33 yr old male diagnosed with DVT/PE. My usual BP (before DVT) was 120/80. Now I am on my 4th week of warfarin and my bp reading went low ( 99/67) |
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My toes are numb!
Posted by Linda |
Last Reply August 27, 2008
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Started August 25, 2008 at 14:16 |
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Hi Everyone, We took a long car trip two weeks ago and I took all the necessary precautions. Three days ago I realized that there was numbness in the toes on my right foot. My DVT (2002) was in my right leg. Should I be concerned. Thanks, Linda |
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