Lovenox for long flights
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I'm in my 5 weeks now , is it okay for me to have long flight , around 7-8 hours ?
I was on lovenox for a short period of time. I could not find a spot for the injection that didn't make me cry. I'm sorry you are going through this.hopefully they can switch you to the heparin by mouth instead. They told me that they normally keep ppl on the lovenox until wk 37 b.c it's longer acting and then the heparin after that b.c it's out of your system faster and is safer foe delivery bit maybe you can get switched earlier?
Good luck!
My stepmother was talking to a guy at her work who has MS about me, and he says that he often has a relapse after long flights or cross-hemisphere flights. So, several questions:
1) Do changes in climate or season trigger relapses for you? Winter - Summer or Summer - Winter?
2) Have you experienced relapses or MS-related events after long flights or cross-hemisphere travel?
3) I have read a bit about adverse reactions to heat for people with MS.
I had an ablation last week and am doing well, but am very beat up (low energy, black and blue, sore throat from TEE and polka dot bruises from Lovenox). My question is how long a time period is it usual to be on Lovenox? My doctor has said a full month. From my research, other than pregnant women, for all other conditions it says 2 weeks or less. I can't take coumadin due to a severe reaction to it.
On the expired lovenox, just be sure that nothing has precipitated out of the solution. In other words, you shouldn't see any flakes or granules in the liquid. You also don't want to see any color change, or any kind of change from the normal appearance of the product, at all. Otherwise, as long as it looks okay, using it shortly after expiration is probably fine, in my personal opinion. (Bear in mind, I'm a patient and not a doctor or a pharmacist.
I will be flying to Philippines in 2 days I normally have a MASSIVE fear of flights.
This time round, I anticipate my fear of flights will go crazy because I will be going on an OLD aircraft (A340 model, possibly around 20 years old plane!)
So how am I to stop this fear? Can i take Xanax? I checked with my insurance provider, and they say I can claim for Xanax, so looks like I can get a psychiatrist to dispense some for me.
I had a huge fear of flying and I had to fly back and forth from los angeles to dc for an entire year. My doc gave me xanax for the first few flights to help ease my fears. It helped me relax and I usually fell asleep on the plane. That's what my doc said they usually use for flying anxiety. But absolutely talk to your doc and agree with greenlydia..try it beforehand. The first dose they gave me was WAY too strong for me so they cut it back. It helped immensely for the flight though.
I am 23 weeks pregnant, and my Dr has me on 40mg Lovenox daily. I have been taking it close to 2 months now, without any followup blood work. I am on Lovenox because earlier in my pregnancy they discovered I MIGHT have a Protein-S deficiency. They just say to keep taking the injections. Should I get a "second opinion"?
I also have the same issue. My IGM first came back borderline and then the 2nd 2 tests were just slightly positive. I don't have any history of miscarriages. I'm on 40mg Lovenox a day and have been spotting brown blood for past 2 weeks. I have heard Lovenox causes bleeding. I don't think I need to be on Lovenox. My Rhemetologist said some docs would think Lovenox is necessary while other docs would think I wouldn't need Lovenox.
I dont know anything about the lovenox but im sure your Dr knows whats best for you.
To tell you the truth Im not for sure why Im taking Lovenox...we have 2 children and had no problems getting pregnant,etc..For some reason when I turned 30 I had three mc back to back..we were going to a fertility specialist and finally was able to get pregnant again the doc put me on lovenox,baby aspirin, and progesterone..looks like everything is going fine with this pregnancy..Im 9.3 weeks due Feb 21st.
Ur only risk is blood clot formation. Everyone is at risk for this on long flights but risk increases for pregnant women. Walk every 2 hours and wear compression stockings. Other than that, for comfort, drink plenty, wear loose clothing, travel very light, get an aisle seat, bring snacks, and enjoy ur trip!!!
Hi Littlemommabear -
I know something like this has to be really frightening, but when you think about which one is riskier, doing nothing and hoping for the best and having your PFO closed, you know which one gives you loads better odds of having many, many years to watch your baby grow up.
If you're wondering how the procedure will go, as I understand it (and someone please jump in if I'm wrong), it's much like any other heart catheter procedure, and the risks are very low.
Is considered high risk. Having to take lovenox injections. Just found out Now considered higher risk. Told Lovenox will not be enough for blood clot problems. MY and HER question is: MTHFR mutations, C677T and A1298C information found give pretty much the same explanation; forums understandably give the best outcomes and successes. But, would like to know the other side of the coin as well. Birth defects, what kind, has anyone out here had negative outcomes with these pregnancies?
My dr had told me to be extra careful on flights, if its a long flight make sure you get up every 2 hours and walk around to circulate your legs. She said that in rare cases, you can get blood clots in the legs causing blood to stop going to your heart. However, it's very rare. Just make sure you move around. Have fun!
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