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DiscussionAnyone had disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
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Hey, so I also DIC in 2020 after a postpartum hemorrhage. I had a lot of weakness afterwards and trouble gaining full strength back. I ended up needing multiple surgeries afterwards (acl repair, left ovary removed, right ovary removed, cervix, endometriosis, and ovarian remnants removed, and the last one was an endometrioma I had removed). I did have memory and speech problems when I was released from the hospital, but over time they got a bit better. I also have fibromyalgia and my fatigue has been much worse since the DIC. I do have the extreme pain associated with fibromyalgia though, actually going in today to find out why it's been so much worse recently. I did not have to go on any of the medication you had to be on though, so I'm not sure if my answer helped a ton!
Welcome @dtyner60, you’ve been living with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for a long time. To help you connect with others living with DIC, I moved your story to this existing discussion:
- Anyone had disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-term-effects-of-d-i-c/
Click the link to read previous posts. I’m also bringing in fellow members like @bossmomma54 @kristap31 @kbreder @suzieq612 and others who can share their thoughts with you about DIC and distinguishing it from other conditions and symptoms like fibromyalgia.
It’s hard to not have answers. What helps you manage the pain?