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The mind is amazing!

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Hi friends,Well Monday will be my 6 month clotiversary! I just had my follow up CT last friday for the nodules seen on the CT in February when they diagnosed my bilat PEs. The nodules are partially calcified! So they are nothing more than granulomas...
a lil bummed after seeing specialist

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I am not a candidate for the thrombectomy. Why? Because they could not find any clots.....nor evidence of any......with the doppler study. So I am happy about that but it means no relief in sight for the swelling and pain. I write this as I pull...
The Medad Angiojet Catheter for removal of DVT

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Hey guys,Anyone here ever had a thrombectomy? I've been reading some interesting things about the procedure and its benefits.....such as restoring blood flow and venous sufficiency even in legs with clots years old. Stanford University has a...
Custom Stockings Question

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Im curious about these custom stockings mentioned in the discussions here.....I was measured and then sold Sigvaris stockings.....knee high and the stocking goes to my middle of the knee joint........highly uncomfortable. For those that wear knee...
Speaking of a few acronyms

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Another discussion's replies about the acronyms reminded me of what I learned from reading a senior citizens handbook to texting acronyms........ATD- At the Doctor's* BTW- Bring the Wheelchair* BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth* CBM- Covered by Medicare*...
Life Insurance

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Anyone had success here increasing or obtaining new Life Insurance post PE diagnosis?? Thanks for any insight!
Numbness intermittently in hands and feet

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Hi there group,Just curious if anyone else may have experienced numbess in their hands and feet after the PEs. It comes and goes.......and can be in just 1 or even all four at the same time. Thanks,John
1 month ago today.....

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1 month ago today I was diagnosed and I just want to say thanks to all of you out here who post and respond giving words of wisdom and encouragement. You guys mean a lot to me! You have helped me kick the anxiety to the curb and look on the brighter...
Question about ankle swelling

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Hi folks,Just curious if those out here who have had a DVT had a swollen ankle and if so......how long before it returned to fairly normal.....Thanks!
Compression stockings question

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Hi folks,I am curious to know how many people here were or were not prescribed compression stockings after release from hospital.......Thanks!John
The responders here on this site

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I just wanted to say to the folks who regularly respond to the questions, fears, statements of us newbies THANK YOU!! You guys are so encouraging!
Anyone use an at home o2 sensor?

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I was thinking about buying an oxygen saturation sensor at a pharmacy because when I felt symptoms in the ICU it was reassuring to look over at the monitor and see what my saturation level was........then I knew if my symptoms were from the clots or...
Heart rate up

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Hi group,1st full day out of hospital and Tonight I've been experiencing mild chest pain and an elevated heart rate close to 100. Normally is 65 to 75.......I must admit I am feeling anxious about it......Dont wanna run to ER but if it is an issue I...
Prescibed XARELTO after dismissal for Bilateral PE

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Hi forum. I am just out of the hospital today after being diagnosed with Massive Bilateral PE. I was in ICU for 2 days and then in regular room for remainder of my hospitalization. I am nervous. I want to do everything I can to reduce or eliminate...

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