Re-occuring DVT's
I've been on coumadin for the last 4 years and was told by my Hematologist I will be on if for life. I was in my late 20's when I got my first DVT, and over the last 4 years I've managed to form several more. I even formed one in the opposite leg while taking coumadin. So, like the others I've been in and out of the hospital on Heparin and even done lovenox injections at home. I must tell you all that the damage the clots have done to my legs is only causing more damage throughout the circulatory system. The small veins in my lungs are only working 44% and the large veins only 70%. So, you can imagine how well I breathe now. I was told by my pulmonologist it's the damage from the legs moving up. I have DVT's of an unknown cause, I've had 3 entire anticoag work-ups by 2 different hematologists, and they both have no answers for me just that I am clotting very badly. I came up negative for Factor 5 Van Luden, Lupus, and all other possiblities. All I can say is that the only relief to my pain that I've found is a Hydrotherapy Tub. My legs can be swollen 3 times their normal size, and 30 minutes in the Hydrotherapy Tub, my blood begins to circulate better and with less pain. I blame the unknown cause to my DVT's on Injections given to my by the ARMY. There are so many unanswered questions.
From:
ron@shipleysytems.com
