I need some good juju

[bowies]

I'm at the hospital getting an ultrasound on my leg. This was not part of my regularly scheduled Wednesday.

[partiallysunny]

Aug 21, 2013 11:34:12 GMT -5 bowies said:

I'm at the hospital getting an ultrasound on my leg. This was not part of my regularly scheduled Wednesday.

Oh no! What happened? Hope everything is okay.

[Deleted]

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What's going on?

[starrieskies]

YIKES!!! Sending good vibes your way!!

[Deleted]

Oh no, I hope everything is okay. Sending lots and lots and lots of good juju.

[smock]

I hope you're okay!

[Wrath0fKuus]

clot?

[captainmel]

That's not good news! Why are they doing this?

[gault]

Are you okay? Thinking of you, bowies.

[motzie]

Sorry Bowies, sending good, good vibes your way.

[bowies]

I went off the Coumadin last Monday and felt fine all week, but last night my leg started feeling swollen/heavy. The spot of my largest clot (groin) also started feeling weird. It's not pain - more like a chafing/rug burn feeling. I'm also experiencing chest twinges (again, not painful). This could just be me adjusting to life without meds or it could be something else. I'm here to find out.

[partiallysunny]

I really hope it's just you adjusting to no medication, even if it sucks. Good thoughts coming your way.

[So_Fetch]

sending positive thoughts your way.

[captainmel]

Noooooo! I really hope you get to stay off the coumadin. I know you've wanted to be off it for along time.

Hoping for good news!

[margarita]

Sending positive, healthy vibes your way!

[dixienormous]

I hope it's just you adjusting. If it's not, is there any way they can put you on lovenox? It's a shot but without the food issues and weekly blood draws of coumadin.

[bowies]

I'm clothed and back in the waiting area - sticking around until my doc comes back from lunch. Based on the tech's comments, I'll be on my way home soon.

I don't think I'm going to make it to the gym today.

[bullygirl979]

Did they say if it is another clot or not?

[partiallysunny]

Forget the gym. Go home and rest (or, you know, what every the doctors tell you to do).

[Deleted]

I hope everything is okay.

[Deleted]

let us know what he says!

[starrieskies]

thinking about you!

[Chirp]

Sending good vibes your way. Hopefully the doctor is back from lunch soon.

[bowies]

I'm OK! No new clots, just the damage from the old ones. My doc wants to see me tomorrow, but for now I'm still off the Coumadin. Phew.

[margarita]

Glad to hear it, bowies!

[Deleted]

Whew!

[dixienormous]

Aug 21, 2013 14:30:58 GMT -5 bowies said:

I'm OK! No new clots, just the damage from the old ones. My doc wants to see me tomorrow, but for now I'm still off the Coumadin. Phew.

I'm with you on the damage from old clots. My DVTs destroyed my right leg below my knee. I'm glad you're ok!

[bullygirl979]

Aug 21, 2013 14:30:58 GMT -5 bowies said:

I'm OK! No new clots, just the damage from the old ones. My doc wants to see me tomorrow, but for now I'm still off the Coumadin. Phew.

YESSSSSS! I hope everything goes well tomorrow!

[bowies]

I can't believe I'm going to share this, but...

I was lounging on the couch last night when I started noticing the symptoms. I jammed my hand down my pants to see if the bad clot site at my groin was warm to the touch. I asked FI, "hey does this feel hot to you?" And he's all, "Totally!" and takes his shirt off. I had to inform him that this was a medical question, not foreplay.

The lighter side of DVTs.

[starrieskies]

LOL! I'm so glad you got good news!!! What a relief!