The hospitalist who treated me (I was away at college at the time, no PCP) told me that I may have cancer once I was settled in a room. My mom stayed on the other side of the bed, but figuratively "backed him into a corner" with her Momma Grizzly Bear protection of her kid for saying that with NO evidence. Guy hadn't even read the chart! He acted better and more competent after that, but I was always extremely thankful to move home and be with my specialists.

I agree with rmb. I have an internist and don't know what I would have done without her when I developed this last clot. She coordinated things at the ER and I was taken care of swiftly. I also had a bleeding incident when my INR got too high and she sent me off to the ER and told me what doctor to see. I feel so much better because I have someone looking out for me. That was not always the case in the past.

Yes I have heard that. I am in the process right now. They just want to rule everything out, especially when there is no obvious reason for clotting.

I discussed this with my doctor. No known factors for clotting means they look everywhere. Evidently there is a protein or something that has a high number right before you clot that is the same marker for cancer. Twice now with DVT I've gone through cancer screenings because of the high number...but ends up with a clot instead.

It could be the doctors throw it out because of that high number, sure wish I could remember the name of the test.

That's not always the case. Have you had any genetic testing to see if you carry the traits? I would request more information.

Did you see her response within the post?

Who's response?

To answer a few questions. I am on coumadin, I am also on the daily stomach injection (Lo... x or something). I have an app't with the gyn tomorrow, as my internist wanted a check for ovarian cancer. I'm pretty sure that I was tested for that V disease (genetic). I think I remember the doctor checking that that was done in the ER.

I feel that my leg has greatly reduced in size, the pain is no where near what it was, and my ankle is hardly swollen now. I believe that I am on the mend.

my question was direct at prohealth asking you if you've been tested. You already had mentioned you'd had some testing so I was directing her to actual content in your post.

ahhh - thanks for the clarification. One more question. When would I expect to get another ultrasound to see if the clot is gone? What does an INR level of 1.9 mean?

Sure sorry for the confusion.

Usually they don't do a second ultrasound because a normal course of treatment with anticoagulants takes care of things. Most people are on anticoagulants anywhere from 3 months to a year, unless there's some reason to keep a person on them beyond that. But it really just depends on the doc and your specific circumstances

Most people have an INR range between 2 - 3, so you're just a little below what's considered "therapeutic."

Please make sure your asking your doc or whomever is managing your warfarin to explain what's going on. They should be explaining what your your INR results are and what it means.

I will. I don't see her again until 3/14.

Good. Do not be afraid to speak up if something doesn't make sense.

And I'm glad your pain and swelling are starting to improve. That's awesome actually. Being in discomfort wears you down physically and mentally. Good to have some good days!

Purplemem, are you referring to a d-dimer?? I'm confused.

Sandy, so glad you are feeling better!! x

Hi: I have not been on here for awhile, but I had a HUGE blood clot in my leg a few years ago. Could not figure out how or why I got it, and I was on Coumadin for 6 months. When I got rechecked it had dissolved completely. To try to figure out why you got it is a hard thing, but to tell you it could be some sort of cancer was not right. I have never heard of that, and I worked for a Oncologist/hematologist for 12 years. Just take the steps to get it to clear up, and do not get all worked up over it. If anything else develops, then I would go for further testing.
Susan