Warfarin for pe

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Avatar f tn I had a severe DVT and took warfarin for six months. I was taken off it per my former MD and then had a near-fatal PE from another clot! I was taking aspirin when I had the PE. If you read the literature, even therapeutic levels of warfarin won't guarantee preventing subsequent clots. If I were you, I'd get the second opinion but STAY ON WARFARIN FOR LIFE and make the necessary adjustments. I also have no known genetic predispositions to DVT.
Avatar n tn We are pretty sure the PE origionated in her foot as a she had a sharp pain in her heel/ ankle for a few days prior to it just dissappearing, she thought she had just banged herself. She has always clotted quickly for example if she ever had a blood test or cut herself it was always stopped before it got started. The reason for this clot speed is unknown. When they measured her clot rate it was something like 0.5 and on 10mg warfarin daily it is sitting around 1.3- 1.6 at best.
Avatar n tn Is it common to have a PE with no evidence of a DVT? Am I realisticly looking at Lovenox for the rest of my life? I am a 32 year old male with no prior history and according to the doctors in good health. A few women on my mother's side have had DVT's around childbirth, but to my knowledge, noone has shown any genetic predisposition that can be identified.
Avatar m tn I had a dvt with a pe in 2000,im on warfarin for life.i have 2 negative blood proteins..I've tried to understand the concept of how when the days you take it.when does it show on my blood inr..so if I take my 7mgs on whensday will that show on my inr..ive been on this med 16 yrs now, I still cant figure how to make my vit k concesent,to be below 90 mcg a day..I will post some more questions here another time, as I seem to have many..
Avatar m tn A DVT usually causes PE not a stroke, but since you are at risk for clots in general with your condition, you are at risk for both PE and strokes. That is why you need to be on warfarin. You can also discuss with a hematologist if baby aspirin is a possibility, but I think they're going to say warfarin for life. When the clot is dissolved you can redo the testing to confirm that you really have this condition.
Avatar f tn m sure there was a clot there also. I was on warfarin for 6 months and I went off it a month ago as the left leg showed to be dissolved and free of the clot. As I went off warfarin the symptoms of tingling/pain, muscle spasm and blood flowing around in my calfs and pooling in my feet worsened. I have been wearing compression hose the whole time and I was told to go to a lighter compression now. the pain is much improved from when I first had the dvt but it is still not gone.
Avatar n tn What should I do about my recent cholesterol numbers (fasting numbers), aside from more strict dietary approach. I eat a good low fat,low salt, fresh vege/fruit, cereal diet already. Also can you give me guidelines on the ann heart check with the cardiomyopathy. My EF is 53%, per stress test late last year. I was in heart failure when I got sick. I get min swelling in my lower legs, I gain 5lbs overnight when I miss a lasix dose.
Avatar n tn Hi, I suffered a PE 18 months ago. I’m off all treatment now but three weeks ago developed a chesty cough, then this time last week I started with severe chest pain in the same spot I had the PE. My doc said it was a chest infection & prescribed amoxicillin which I have now finished. The pain in my chest is worse than ever, it hurts to breathe, cough & sneeze. It is in my left upper quadrant. My doc did say last week that it can’t be another PE as I’ve not had any leg symptoms of DVT.
290624 tn?1202328875 Hey, all, I have a question about warfarin. I have to take it for three months since I just had an ablation, and I am wondering if any of you women out there have experienced any heavy periods while being on it. I'm freaked out because I used to have heavy periods, although they got lighter after I started exercising regularly. I'm due around February 20th.
Avatar m tn 9 Months ago I had a DVT, Which broke off and became a PE. The DVT was in my Left Knee, and after 3 months of using Warfarin and several Ultrasounds and VQ Scans Later I was diagnosed as Fine and no more need for the Warfarin.
496236 tn?1210204288 I had cardiomyopathy and a PE during/after my third childs pg. I complained for mths about symptoms and was not taken seriously, then of course I got REALLY sick. I suggest you go pick up the ph to a perinatologist and make an ASAP appt, or when you get symptoms go directly to urgent care or the ER. You clearly have a history of blood clotting and that risk increases when you are pg.
Avatar f tn The pain started very suddenly, with sharp pains every time i took a breath, movement and fluttering sensations when still. I was in hospital for over a week and was put on warfarin for six months. I am still very concerned as it is now 6 weeks later and i am still experiencing pains in my chest, sometimes sharp but mainly like a dull, heavy sensation. I am on morphine 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night and oramorph in the day when necessary, if the pain worsens.
620966 tn?1222895656 After someone has a pulmonary embolus they need warfarin for at least 6 months to prevent further pulmonary emboli. Warfarin for this indication is far better than aspirin. The reason to take the warfarin as one dose in the evening is that the blood tests (INR) are frequently done in the AM and then the dose can be altered that same evening if the INR indicates a change is needed.
Avatar f tn She had a pulmonary embolism last week (no known cause) and is currently receiving warfarin and heparin injections. I am concerned that these drugs may not be suitable for an AVM person. She hasn't yet seen a consultant to determine treatment options for the AVM. I also wonder whether the PE could be connected to the AVM. Does anyone have a similar experience or some advice about whether there are alternatives or I am worrying about nothing?
Avatar f tn I have been on Warfarin for about 15 years at the 5 mg level per day. I need clot prevention because I suffer from Atrial Fibrillation. I have not had any real problems, lucky me. My monthly test of INR usually comes in near 2.5 but rarely at 3.1 or thereabouts which raises concerns, but no over problems. Last week a awoke with a bleeding noise (it has been unusually cold in New Jersey USA this year) and that may have been the driver.
1610916 tn?1344605214 Well it has been some time since being on here. I have been doing fairly well considering the fact that I have been on this Warfarin. It is getting a little more theraputic, and maybe it will finally get to a range and stay there!! I had another opinion by an MS DR in Dallas, and he said NO MS!!! I felt like I was starting all over again!!! But I still deal with my legs pain which is Peripheral Neuopathy. No diabetes though.
Avatar n tn Your doctors should make every effort to identify the source of the blood clot and the reason(s) for its formation. This is a very treatable medical condition and you should currently and for some weeks or even months to come, be on an anti-coagulant medicine to thin your blood. If the reason the blood clot formed has not been determined, you should have further evaluation.
1569985 tn?1328247482 I have been on warfarin for many years, and recall in my down-hill skiing days taking a spill that made me think "concussion", but after a few minutes I seemed to be fine. Hum, maybe this is what is wrong with my memory : ( Since the end of 2007 I have been in permanent AFib too. To your question, yes, I have hit an banged my head a number of times and I have not had any bleeding related problems, related to warfarin or just to accidents.
Avatar n tn I recently had 3 pulmonary embolism crisis within the last 2 years and tested positive for tb for the first time. Is there some connection since they both affect the lungs? Since I am already taking coumidin,crestor and niacin, will the 9mnth tb treatment burn out my liver?
Avatar n tn I was in the hospital for 4 weeks on Hem and then warfarin. I have not smoked or taken birth control for almost a year since the life event with a pulmonary emb in my lungs and liver which happened last June. Two weeks ago I started to smoke again and I have noticed certain changes... more headaces, vomiting, constipation, depression at times, sudden euphoria and etc. What can or will happen to me if I continue to smoke? Please be honest. thank you for your time in answering this question.
Avatar n tn why did my pharmacist change me to jantoven when I have been taking warfarin?
1013028 tn?1250923267 Thrombosis can be prevented with heparin administration and treated with heparin and warfarin. If clots occur heparin followed by warfarin ( coumadin )is usually prescribed. Higher-than-usual doses of warfarin may be needed. Warfarin or Coumadin is prescribed to prevent strokes arising from atrial fibrillation and DVTs forming in the legs usually.
Avatar n tn I had ear tubess inserted recently (on Feb. 2, 2010) to help relieve 6 months of ear blockage (no fluids were found by the doctor and I haven't had any ear infections). My symtoms are now worse. Anyone else have experience with PE tubes for ear blockage (I'm guessing I have Eustachain tube dysfunction). More on my background below: Here is my story: For the past six months I felt blockage in both ears and could not get them to pop.