Blood Clots

[ireland1]

After being in the hospital, I developed Blood Clots in my arm (deep vein), my lung and had a kidney infarction last fall.  I went to the ER for what turned out to be a Graves Disease diagnosis, but they treated my swelling with an IV, which I got Cellulitis from.  Ended up in the Hospital for a week, with the clots, etc..  I was tested for blood clotting disorders and have been on blood thinners since Sept.  Hospital reading first came back positive for Lupus Anticoagulant, then said it was a false positive.  Protein C & S still testing low, but I do not know what that means exactly.  Any reason one would just develope unexplained blood clots? Any relation of blood clots to the Graves?

[ireland1]

Still going every two weeks to have my INR checked, it seems like it is never going to be where they (Blood Clinic/ Dr's.) want it, always thick , even though my dosage is being increased every two weeks. Still no answers on why I clotted.  Was hoping to be taken off the blood thinners after 6 months.  Why so hard to regulate?  My diet stays consistant, not much Vit K, etc...   Confused again.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well yes, autoimmune disorders like Grave's disease can increase the inflammatory process, and result in formation of blood clots.  In most cases the origin of the blood clot cannot be traced. However, history of heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, increased cholesterol, recent surgery, and deep vein thrombosis increase the possibility of thrombus or clot formation. It is very difficult to diagnose this on net. Do discuss this with your doctor. Take care!