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Keep us updated tomorrow! Don't forget your laptop tomorrow--you don't know how long you'll be hooked up to the IV! Will be praying for a restful night's sleep!
So sorry to hear this!
I didn't read through everyone's responses so I apologize if this was already mentioned.
My hubby had the same problem twice in the past 10 years (ended up in Intensive Care last time)....turns out he has a condition that makes his blood more easy to clot (it's genetic). I forget the name of it but he and many of his relatives tested positive for it.
He is not on Blood Thinners.
He's telling me now...Factor Lyden (sp?) and Protein S...so make sure you're tested for these!
lubs you too... so glad you went.
I know someone who just had the leg ultrasound done (I was actually in the room for it) and it's painless. Just take it one step at a time, babe. Just focus on one thing, even if that's just getting in the car and making it to the appointment. One step at a time.
ETA: I hate doctors too, but just think how many more doctors and how many more hours you would have to spend in the hospital if you totally ignore it and have a stroke or pulmonary embolism..... So try to tell yourself that you're seeing fewer doctors by taking care of it now.
Joan it looks like my daily schedule of sitting on my hard wooden chair at my puter eating bon bons have caught up to me. out:
prolly cuz they figure you might get tanked and trip and fall and bleed???? why else? gonna have to look that upoh yeah she wasnt allowed to drink alcohol while on blood thinners, but now that she is off of them she can drink again.
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