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I get to be done with my blood thinning treatment on October 11th! It's been a long three months of blood tests and different doses of warfarin and heavy periods, lol! Thank god!

A PSA for you, even though my dvt was caused by trauma, you should know the warning signs of a blood clot. They are so easy to disregard.
I had a cramping feeling in my calf muscle that did not go away, my leg and foot were a deep purple color (I thought it was because of the fracture etc). I had much more swelling in my foot and even my knee. I had to rest often because my calf muscle hurt so bad. And the pain gradually got worse. If you have any of these symptoms, trauma or not go, to the hospital. Especially if you have shortness of breath, call 911!

I'm glad I listened to my body and got it checked out. Who knows what could have happened had I just ignored some pretty major symptoms!

And finally thanks for putting up with my questions and whining. But I know you guys "get it". So thanks for being here for me!

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sadlebred Moderator Posts: 13,421 Likes: 17,527	Almost an AW! Oct 1, 2015 5:25:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sadlebred on Oct 1, 2015 5:25:26 GMT -5 That's great news!
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hannahb Full Member Posts: 4,348 Likes: 7,547	Almost an AW! Oct 1, 2015 5:43:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hannahb on Oct 1, 2015 5:43:37 GMT -5 Awesome news!
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runblondie26 Senior Member Posts: 6,237 Likes: 7,146	Almost an AW! Oct 1, 2015 6:31:44 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by runblondie26 on Oct 1, 2015 6:31:44 GMT -5 Wow, I didn't realize the course of blood thinners was that long after a DVT. I'm happy you'll be able to move on from this soon!
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Oct 1, 2015 6:31:44 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Wow, I didn't realize the course of blood thinners was that long after a DVT. I'm happy you'll be able to move on from this soon!

This was actually considered short, since they knew the reason for the clot.

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labbie Senior Member Posts: 5,224 Likes: 10,000	Almost an AW! Oct 1, 2015 7:51:39 GMT -5 joenali likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by labbie on Oct 1, 2015 7:51:39 GMT -5 I had no clue either about the symptoms or the length of treatment. So glad an end is in sight for you!
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That is great news!

It is so true about knowing the warning signs. Both of my brothers ended up with blood clots after surgery - one had it in his leg, the other it went to his lung. Thankfully, both of them came out of it and are healthier than ever. It has made me probably a little paranoid about twinges in my calf, but you never know.

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ktzmoh Senior Member Posts: 6,070 Likes: 10,390	Almost an AW! Oct 1, 2015 8:49:17 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ktzmoh on Oct 1, 2015 8:49:17 GMT -5 Fantastic news! Thank God you followed your instincts and got checked out. So scary....
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Post by joenali on Sept 30, 2015 22:48:54 GMT -5

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