BirdieS 7 Posted January 15, 2021 I’m spiraling after doing so well for a good amount of time. The cause of death for one of my favorite bloggers was revealed: pulmonary embolism. She was young and healthy, just 36 years old. She was pregnant, which increases risk for this happening. Now I’m doubled over panting with anxiety. I’m reading it can happen with no symptoms at all. DVT has also been one of my biggest fears, so much so that when I went to the ER I asked about blood clots and the doctor said he would do a blood test to see if I was at risk for developing clots. My blood results came back and he said I’m very low risk, in fact one of the lowest risk patients for blood clots that he’s ever seen. Will I know if this low risk changes? I’m so panicked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennie048 115 Posted January 15, 2021 I’ve had a pulmonary embolism when I was pregnant with my son about 13 years ago- the sharp stabbing pain is unbearable and I definitely knew something was very wrong. I also coughed up some blood which sent me straight to the ER. I was admitted and they put me on blood thinners to resolve the clot and thankfully nothing happened with my pregnancy and my son is almost 13 now. After tests were done I found out I have a hereditary blood clotting disorder which I just have to take an aspirin a day. So far no further clots. I don’t think you have anything to worry about. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nat1996 23 Posted January 15, 2021 I'm so sorry you're going through this right now Birdie! Out of all of my HA concerns, DVT and Pulmonary Embolism were my absolute worst ones that left me nearly paralyzed with fear. I know how scary it is & the stuff you can find online about it is even worse so please don't google ANYTHING about it if at all possible. I spent weeks staring at my legs, looking for all the tell tale signs of DVT. I think I took myself to the ER like 7 times just begging them to check me for blood clots. It was terrifying and left me completely unable to cope so I can understand your fear! Doctors take blood clots very seriously so if you've already expressed your concerns and they have cleared you I would say you'll be just fine after this wave of HA passes. I know how hard it is to wait it out but I hope this passes soon! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdieS 7 Posted January 15, 2021 19 hours ago, Jennie048 said: I’ve had a pulmonary embolism when I was pregnant with my son about 13 years ago- the sharp stabbing pain is unbearable and I definitely knew something was very wrong. I also coughed up some blood which sent me straight to the ER. I was admitted and they put me on blood thinners to resolve the clot and thankfully nothing happened with my pregnancy and my son is almost 13 now. After tests were done I found out I have a hereditary blood clotting disorder which I just have to take an aspirin a day. So far no further clots. I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Oh my gosh - how terrifying that must have been! Thank you for your reply. It is most helpful and appreciated:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdieS 7 Posted January 15, 2021 19 hours ago, Nat1996 said: I'm so sorry you're going through this right now Birdie! Out of all of my HA concerns, DVT and Pulmonary Embolism were my absolute worst ones that left me nearly paralyzed with fear. I know how scary it is & the stuff you can find online about it is even worse so please don't google ANYTHING about it if at all possible. I spent weeks staring at my legs, looking for all the tell tale signs of DVT. I think I took myself to the ER like 7 times just begging them to check me for blood clots. It was terrifying and left me completely unable to cope so I can understand your fear! Doctors take blood clots very seriously so if you've already expressed your concerns and they have cleared you I would say you'll be just fine after this wave of HA passes. I know how hard it is to wait it out but I hope this passes soon! Thank you very much. Your fear sounds so much like mine! I’ve also examined my legs time and time again and solicited family members to reassure me that my legs look normal. I hope this passes soon, and I’ve spent the past few days paralyzed by fear. Working is a good distraction but every night I’m spiraling out of control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdieS 7 Posted January 16, 2021 I can’t sleep due to a leg cramp in my right leg. I hope to be alive by morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted January 16, 2021 4 hours ago, BirdieS said: I can’t sleep due to a leg cramp in my right leg. I hope to be alive by morning. Leg cramps are muscular, a bit unrelated. Potassium, magnesium, and calcium may be a bit low....or there is dehydration. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted January 16, 2021 My wife has had leg cramps for years off and on. They have at times woken her in the middle of tbe night. They are very painful and she needs to walk around and they eventually go away. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdieS 7 Posted January 18, 2021 Thanks for the replies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
