My Day at the Hospital

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by docicu3

DVT or Deep Venous Thrombosis of a leg is treated with anticoagulants when:

1) It occurs above the knee because of the chance of the clot embolizing (breaking off) and causing a pulmonary embolus which is a much more serious problem

2) You have a history of previous clots and have evidence of a clot on doppler
In truth without the previous study to compare it to there is no way of knowing whether this clot has changed at all

In your case if this truly is a second clot in this location you should be anticoagulated for life. In addition you should have a workup for hypercoagulable state to see if there is another reason why you are clotting. There are newer approaches to the clot where vascular surgeons are trying to remove the clot and shorten the period of anticoagulation. GL with this...

I fall under scenario 2. The position this doctor seemed to be taking until they did their own doppler was that I was young and fit and therefore shouldn't be at risk despite having a previous history of 3 dvts developing after my surgery. After doing thier own tests he was singing a very different tune though.

The odd thing is, 3 months ago I got a new doctor and they ordered full blood work when I told them of my history and nothing showed up. I did just fly, but I exercise like a maniac so you would think my circulation would be good although I do have slight varicose..

Thanks for the well wishes! First thing I'm going to do is find a good doctor for this sort of issue and hope my HMO pays for it.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I fall under scenario 2. The position this doctor seemed to be taking until they did their own doppler was that I was young and fit and therefore shouldn't be at risk despite having a previous history of 3 dvts developing after my surgery. After doing thier own tests he was singing a very different tune though.

The odd thing is, 3 months ago I got a new doctor and they ordered full blood work when I told them of my history and nothing showed up. I did just fly, but I exercise like a maniac so you would think my circulation would be good although I do have slight varicose..

Thanks for the well wishes! First thing I'm going to do is find a good doctor for this sort of issue and hope my HMO pays for it.

If the clots above the knee you should be treated.....

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by docicu3

If the clots above the knee you should be treated.....

Oh they did finally put me on treatment once I made them do another test. My roommate is petrified that she has to give me a shot in my stomach twice a day.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Oh they did finally put me on treatment once I made them do another test. My roommate is petrified that she has to give me a shot in my stomach twice a day.

Lovenox .....easier than coumdin

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Lovenox .....easier than coumdin

A pill is way easier than a shot! But, they put me on coumidin too.

damn you're old

[Riot]

Glad you're doing okay, Sightseek - hope you are able to get back to riding soon!

[Oaklawnfan]

Coumadin is an okay drug that works and really is a lot easier than Lovenox. I've been on coumadin for years as I have a mechanical heart valve. Getting a regular INR protine test while taking it is very important to keep the dosage in balance. Good luck and here's hoping you're back in the irons soon.

[Princess Doreen]

Don't anyone ever ignore leg pain. I did, and it cost me dearly. Jan. 9, 2008, I had a stroke. Totally paralyzed on my left side. I was with my husband when it happened, and he got me to ER within 10 minutes. Anyone who has had a stroke has a 2 hour window to get treatment. I was lucky. The paralysis lasted 3 hours, and then I was fine again. But, they didn't let me out of the hospital until 3 days later. Did all kinds of tests. Cat scan showed nothing, but MRI did.

I do not fit the profile for a stroke - don't smoke, don't drink much, no high blood pressure, no diabetes, cholesterol is well under 200, no family history, etc., etc., etc. I asked my doctor how come. He said that 20% of stroke victims do not fit the stroke profile.

I'm on Plavix and Crestor - even though my cholesterol #'s were good, they put me on it anyway. No one would notice I had any aftereffects from the stroke, but I notice I have some balance issues.

Take care everyone, and never take your health for granted.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

Don't anyone ever ignore leg pain. I did, and it cost me dearly. Jan. 9, 2008, I had a stroke. Totally paralyzed on my left side. I was with my husband when it happened, and he got me to ER within 10 minutes. Anyone who has had a stroke has a 2 hour window to get treatment. I was lucky. The paralysis lasted 3 hours, and then I was fine again. But, they didn't let me out of the hospital until 3 days later. Did all kinds of tests. Cat scan showed nothing, but MRI did.

I do not fit the profile for a stroke - don't smoke, don't drink much, no high blood pressure, no diabetes, cholesterol is well under 200, no family history, etc., etc., etc. I asked my doctor how come. He said that 20% of stroke victims do not fit the stroke profile.

I'm on Plavix and Crestor - even though my cholesterol #'s were good, they put me on it anyway. No one would notice I had any aftereffects from the stroke, but I notice I have some balance issues.

Take care everyone, and never take your health for granted.

That had to be really scary, I'm glad the paralysis was only temporary.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

Don't anyone ever ignore leg pain. I did, and it cost me dearly. Jan. 9, 2008, I had a stroke. Totally paralyzed on my left side. I was with my husband when it happened, and he got me to ER within 10 minutes. Anyone who has had a stroke has a 2 hour window to get treatment. I was lucky. The paralysis lasted 3 hours, and then I was fine again. But, they didn't let me out of the hospital until 3 days later. Did all kinds of tests. Cat scan showed nothing, but MRI did.

I do not fit the profile for a stroke - don't smoke, don't drink much, no high blood pressure, no diabetes, cholesterol is well under 200, no family history, etc., etc., etc. I asked my doctor how come. He said that 20% of stroke victims do not fit the stroke profile.

I'm on Plavix and Crestor - even though my cholesterol #'s were good, they put me on it anyway. No one would notice I had any aftereffects from the stroke, but I notice I have some balance issues.

Take care everyone, and never take your health for granted.

good to see you back here and in good health!