What is Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-DVT
Deep-vein thrombosis, also known as deep-venous thrombosis or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. It commonly affects the leg veins, such as the femo...
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Wednesday November 25, 2009
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Just found this. Bizarre to look back a year and a half later. Warning: Some gross parts
Thursday, October 30, 2008 |
by: nardobram
FOR THOSE INTERESTED, THIS IS FROM 20 OR SO MONTHS AGO WHEN I FIRST WAS DIAGNOSED. I HAD FORGOTTEN I WROTE THIS AND IT'S JUST MY RAMBLINGS THAT ACTUALLY MADE ME FEEL BETTER ALL OVER AGAIN. I'M DOING BETTER NOW. NOT ABLE TO RUN VERY MUCH, BUT GLAD TO STILL BE HERE TO SHARE.
ERIC
BITTER HOSPITAL PATIENT (BHP) with (DVT) I have become bitter. When I first moved i...
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I pulled this from the discussion board of my Epic Life Survivors Allience group where it was posted by 1 of my friends. Thanks again 1 2 3 4
Myths and Facts: Rape Myths By Gillian Greensite THE MORE WE LEARN about rape, the more we realize how many of our attitudes about rape are based on myths rather than facts. Myths about rape are widespread and believed by men and women from all segment...1 Recommendation
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I've never been one that was a fan of reading in the past. However, one of my new favourite hobbies is to head over to the local library and sign out dozens of books. I don't have time to read through them all before they are due back, but I feel like I'm making progress by taking these books home. At least having them available gives me the opportunity to pick them ...1 Recommendation1 Comment
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Wednesday is going to be a big day for me. Early morning appointment with the orthopedic surgeon to check out how my recovery from my knee injury (likely cause of my DVT and resulting PE) is coming along. Hopefully I won't need surgery, and it this point it feels ok. I've been going to physiotherapy every week for the past 5 months and my range-of-motion has increased ba...1 Recommendation1 Comment
