GinaMcD
Well-known member
Just found this thread, and glad to hear all is going well.
The other half had issues with calf pain several years ago that he ignored thinking it was just a pulled or strained muscle. About a week later he scheduled an urgent visit with his doctor's office because he was having trouble catching his breath after any mild exertion at work. They tossed him in an ambulance and sent him straight to the ER. Multiple DVTs in his leg and multiple PEs in both lungs. He was lucky! And yes, it does make you stop and realize just how fragile life is.
They never did determine a cause, although one doctor insisted it was due to too much time on a motorcycle...
As a result he's on Coumadin for life. His doctor refused to consider any of the other options due to the lack of reversal options previously mentioned.
He has a home tester now which saves him from monthly trips to the Coag Clinic. I bought him a medi-alert medalian that he wears 24/7 stating that he takes Coumadin and I also put together a couple of clot kits for him -- one for his work truck and the other for his tank bag. They include gauze and a pouch of Celox which I heard good things about from a few medical professionals. Which reminds me, I probably need to order him a few fresh pouches of Celox.
Ross, best of luck for a better riding season this year!
The other half had issues with calf pain several years ago that he ignored thinking it was just a pulled or strained muscle. About a week later he scheduled an urgent visit with his doctor's office because he was having trouble catching his breath after any mild exertion at work. They tossed him in an ambulance and sent him straight to the ER. Multiple DVTs in his leg and multiple PEs in both lungs. He was lucky! And yes, it does make you stop and realize just how fragile life is.
They never did determine a cause, although one doctor insisted it was due to too much time on a motorcycle...
As a result he's on Coumadin for life. His doctor refused to consider any of the other options due to the lack of reversal options previously mentioned.
He has a home tester now which saves him from monthly trips to the Coag Clinic. I bought him a medi-alert medalian that he wears 24/7 stating that he takes Coumadin and I also put together a couple of clot kits for him -- one for his work truck and the other for his tank bag. They include gauze and a pouch of Celox which I heard good things about from a few medical professionals. Which reminds me, I probably need to order him a few fresh pouches of Celox.
Ross, best of luck for a better riding season this year!