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DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prevention and treatment

Posted by theswede1387 @theswede1387, Sep 6, 2022

I’ve had 2 dvt’s this year, one recently when I had Covid for the first time. I am 73 years old. My Dr. Is suggesting a long term blood thinner. Is anyone trying to prevent a Dvt this way.

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babheart | @babheart | 7 hours ago
In reply to @kelcie21 "April 1, 2026 I was diagnosed with a large blood clot DVT in my left leg...." + (show)
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April 1, 2026 I was diagnosed with a large blood clot DVT in my left leg. A few small clots have been found in both lungs. I am on Warfrin. I was hospitalized for 4 days and given Heprin drips and Warfrin. I am seeing an Internist through Heath Partners in Maple Grove, MN. I have two questiions. Do most DVT patients see a Hemotologist, or Pulmonary Doctor in addition to your regular doctor? Do DVT patients commonly have extreme fatigue and light headedness the first part of each day? My blood pressures varies each day for I am on a new blood pressure medicine as well.

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@kelcie21 yes. had PEs and a R lower lobe infarction 3 yrs ago. After going home on Eliquis I was so lightheaded short of breath and felt so fatigued. All my vs were fine! Back to ER and a smart nurse hooked me up to a traveling pulse ox while I walked with her and my O2 level was in the low 🤨80s I think. 4 mos on supplemental O2 and at home pulmonary rehab got me back to pretty much pre-pe status. Though I did retire since I’d passed my 75th during the seige. Talk to your docs Also check out Vasculearn Network - helped me

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