Yesterday

Mrs.Thistletwat

I went to the hemo. Turns out I have 3 DVTs (super dangerous, can break off and kill me) and 1 superficial clot. I'm on the injections until at least 6 weeks post partum. I have to go in for weekly monitoring to make sure the DVTs haven't broken off and to monitor my blood levels. I'm terrified.

I'm sure there will be a TKPS post about this but whatever.

loveshine1

Oh I'm sorry, TT.

You and Thistlebud are in my prayers

~~Busy.~~

Would it be wrong of me to post a picture of a vibrator here? 

Mrs.Thistletwat

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[QUOTE]Would it be wrong of me to post a picture of a vibrator here?  ;)
Posted by ~~Busy.~~[/QUOTE]

Please do. Make sure it's ginormous.

~~Busy.~~

(((((((  8------------D  )))))))))

Best I can do at work.

The ")" is supposed to be vibrations.

Mrs.Thistletwat

I don't disagree with the docs, Zzilla. They're major researchers in this field and far too many practioners put patients on these drugs when they don't need to. The drugs wreak havoc on the system while you're on them and years later. Why medicate before there is a problem when you don't know if one will present itself?

I will admit that I'm upset with the ER and radiology who didn't do a thorough enough job to catch any of these.

**O-Face**

Morons.  I'm glad they're doing something about it though.

PS.  If there is a TKPS I will hunt them down.  Well, not really-but I would want to.

~~Busy.~~

Here is a weird question, if they know where the blood clots are can't they just go in and scoop them out?

Butter Cookie

TT you have every right to be worried, and I'm sure Ww would agree that having cancer doesn't negate the severity of what you have going on. But everything will be fine, and you should kick the crappy doctors in the shins.

Mrs.Thistletwat

There are clot busting drugs but they're not safe for pregnancy. They're also used only in extreme cases (when someone has a hip to ankle totally occlusive clot). There are also lasers but again, used only in extreme cases.

LnR70707

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[QUOTE]There are clot busting drugs but they're not safe for pregnancy. They're also used only in extreme cases (when someone has a hip to ankle totally occlusive clot). There are also lasers but again, used only in extreme cases.
Posted by Mrs.Thistletwat[/QUOTE]

I've seen many people on IF and high-risk that are on Lovenox throughout most of their pregnancy.   I agree with zilla.

I hope everything is okay.

Mrs.Thistletwat

Hopefully no threat. They're certainly keeping more of an eye on me now.

As for the pre-medicating, I'm going to a world-renowned hospital and seeing top researchers in this field. I trust their opionions and practices. It sucks that this happened, but I also agree with them and the decisions that were made prior to this. Both my OB and my hemo agreed that medicating prior to a problem puts unneccessary strain on an already strained body. I don't hold it against them.

Mrs.Thistletwat

Lovenox is the blood thinner I'm on. It's not a clot buster just a blood thinner.

*Candi*

Oh, TT. I'm sorry but I am glad you at least know whats going on and have a plan of action. (hugs)

also, the tkps person can eabod. I mean, really.

notamrs

Oh no...that is scary.  Glad they caught it, though, and sounds like your docs are on top if it.  Sending lots of healthy vibes....

GBCK

I"m sorry.
And that's scary.
And you've got vibes

Mrs.Thistletwat

Thanks, ladies.  I really need this today

zsazsa-stl

~~vibes & prayers~~

Mrs.Thistletwat

nothing to do for the clots. They have to dissolve on their own. It'll take time and be uncomfortable but that's the treatment for getting rid of them.

I have a feeling that vein stripping will be in my future. The circulation in my right leg is so bad and the valves don't work in half of the veins in my calf.

hmonkey

busy, i thought you would suggest that the clots be dug out and strung like beads onto a necklace.

tt, i am glad you are in good hands and have people who are actively monitoring you.  and that you are actively monitoring yourself.

Mrs.Thistletwat

The vascular tech found it great that I knew something was up and pursued it. She congratulated me on being "so in tuned" with my body.

Then she let me see the baby when she was done with my leg. It was bouncing around all over the place.

6fsn

I'm sorry this is happening, but I'm glad you are taking care of it.  Good luck with the thinners.

nicoleg1982

::vibes for healthy twats::

ReturnOfKuus

Whoa, what?  I thought they said you had NONE, and now it's three?

{{{safe, healthy vibes}}}

Heffalump

Lots of clot-busting vibes!  I know it's scary, hang in there.

tawillers

I'm vibing for you.