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By far the most common form of pulmonary embolism is a thromboembolism, which occurs when a blood clot, generally a venous thrombus, becomes dislodged from its site of formation and embolizes to the arterial blood supply of one of the lungs. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, pain during breathing, and more rarely circulatory instability and death.

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Did lack of oxygen affect my mental capabilities?

Danielle-Chenier
Danielle-Chenier
One thing I've noticed since going back to work, is that I do not seem to think and perform as well as I did. I tend to forget things and words, to do stupid things, etc.

I know it could be lack of concentration due to anxiety and to fatigue, but I'm not usually tired when I come in in the morning!

I also notice this when I drive, when I'm cooking, etc.

Anybody else notice that they tended to make more mistakes after their PE?
cave76
cave76
More2be---- That's interesting. Warfarin IS an anticholinergic drug and although not as strong in that respect as some other drugs I'm sure it does play a part in cognitive impairment.

If a person is also taking another anticholinergic drug also (many antidepressants are plus a host of others that would surprise you) then the effects are probably escalated.

I'm not suggesting that anyone stop their warfarin. Just be aware that cognition can be affected. Lucky are those that will only be on it for 6 months because that effect is usually reversed with discontinuation.
MegK05
MegK05
Toss, I think I'm going to get a Mirena soon and hopefully that will help with the PMS enough I won't have to take any anti-depressants except for the one I take for migraines.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Danielle, I have the same issues. It is worse when I am fatigued, but it never goes completely away. However, it is getting better with time, and I have all hope that it will disappear completely.

And Meg and Shiloah'smom? I had the same issues with reading.. but I am the professor! So... that was pretty interesting there for a while.

Tim
rmb
rmb
All my brain fog went away within a few months after my PE. I've been on warfarin for over 5 years and haven't experienced it since. I've missed dosages here and there over time and never felt a difference.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
rmb
rmb
Also don't find nearly as many brain fog issues referenced in the DVT community as in the PE community, despite people taking the same exact drug.
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