PCOS Messages for January, 2003: Re: Deep vein thrombosis? Help!

Re: Deep vein thrombosis? Help!

From: Cindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 11:47:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Kim wrote: >
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (anonymous)
>>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>Subject: Deep vein thrombosis? Help!
>>Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:42:03 -0600
>>
>>Hi
>>Does anyone have any experience with deep vein thrombosis? I'm worried I
>>may
>>have it. I have been taking Yasmin for the last three months, and it's
>>been going
>>really well with no side effects. A few days ago my left leg has
>>started giving me
>>pain. There was some swelling behind the knee, and I had muscle spasms
>>all night
>>while I was trying to sleep.
>>
>>I am not overweight. I don't exercise as often as I should (it's
>>freezing here in New
>>England). I eat a mostly vegetarian diet. I don't smoke.
>>
>>My leg still does not feel normal to me. Are there symptoms for DVT?
>>
>>Any advice would be a great help.
>>
>I had a DVT 8 years ago and these were my symptoms: started with paid as
>though I had pulled a muscle, then the burning sensation got worse and my
>leg started to swell, the pain does not subside it only gets worse. If you
>suspect a DVT , Have it checked out right away. If it is left untreated
>the clot can travel to your brain, lungs or heart. It's easy to treat with
>anti-coagulants while it's still in the leg, so don't worry but have it
>checked right away, if it's not a DVT at least you'll have peace of mind.

AMEN!!!!! PLEASE get it checked out ASAP! I had one 3 years ago and waited. By the time they found it, it ran from my knee to my ankle. I was afraid to go because I didn't have insurance. Believe me...you're life is to important to wait!!! GO NOW!!!

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