The fun continues

[Lulu54]

When I was at the foot doctor today - and yes, it is healing nicely - I told hm that my breathing was labored.  Long story short, I drove myself to ER when my pcp couldn't see me and it turns out I have a blood clot in my lung.  Yikes. I thought maybe I had pneumonia but didn't think of a clot.  Anyway, I am resting comfortably in the hospital, started on Coumadin and having to do lovenox injections until my clotting is stable.  For once
I would be much happier if this was due to my MS.  

Doctor says I isn't go home tomorrow, but could be longer. We'll see....

I will be scarce for a while.  
L

[jenphilly]

Lulu,

Playing catchup with posts!   How are you feeling?  How did the appointment go today?  

I hope everything is cleared out and you're breathing easier...  literally!!!

Hugs,

jen

[Lulu54]

thanks, everyone.  I am on the lovenox for a week, twice daily.  But the coumadin will be at least 6 months.  I see my family doc today to figure out all the blood tests that have to be done to monitor my clotting levels.

I just heard from my neuro and I am good to do my Tysabri infusion on Monday - I wasn't sure how to proceed with that or if it would be a complication.  

It was good to be home and have no sleep interuption except for the restroom call in the middle of the night.

all is well,
L

[sandythegeek2]

Oh Lulu, I just read your post. I'm so sorry you have to go through that. That sounds frightening!  I'm so glad you're well enough to be home again. Please be careful and get better.

Big giant hugs
Sandy

[kwarendorf]

Welcome home :-)

[michelleric]

Glad you are home Lu.  I know it feels good to be back in your own bed.  Hope you got some better sleep.  You should be able to stop the lovenox soon?

Really scary, but I am so so glad they found that nasty clot and were able to take care of it.

Welcome to the Coumadin club!  It's a huge pain in the arse...but much needed.

Please take care of yourself, which I know you will,
Love,
Michelle

[Lulu54]

I am home - the hospitalist had offered to send me home yesterday because everything checked out stable and he thought I would be ok.  He also said he could justify keeping me more days and I asked for the one additional day.  I was hoping my breathing would improve some.  

The lovenox injections aren't bad, thanks to having lots of stomach fat to inject into.   I am also on coumadin,  Just what I need - two more drugs.

Listening to the voices when something is wrong can be hard to do for fear of being so wrong, but I long ago figured embarassment is better than not seeking treatment and being totally wrong.

[Dagun]

Lulu, I'm so glad that you are so good at listening to your body, figuring out that this was not normal and getting to the ER soon enough! Heal well and take good care.
All the best to you,
Dagun

[twopack]

Breathe well and go with the flow.

[maxthecat43]

My prayers are with you and your husband.  I just about came unglued when this happened to my husband.  Take care of yourself.  

(((Hugs,)))
Tammy

[bettebelle]

Thoughts and prayers for you Lulu! My grandmother had this happen about 6 years ago and she is doing great now I hope you have a speedy recovery and adapt to the blood thinners well!
Cheers,
Belle

[beema36]

Lulu I am glad that they found it quickly! You take care and just lay back and do what the Dr tells you. Praying for you!

[aheart]

  Oh Lu!  I'm so glad you went to the hospital, omg, it could have been so
disasterious otherwise. You just cool your little jets girl and let them take good care of you. I'm sorry you keep getting more piled on your plate! God speed your recovery and get you back home where you belong. In the meantime you will be in my thoughts and prayers hon!
Sending hugs and healing vibes with this,

[jensequitur]

Oh, no!  Do you think the blood clot is from the foot?  

They kept me in there four days.  I thought I'd never get out.  After the copaxone and betaseron injections, the lovenox was a breeze!  

There's evidence to support increased blood clotting from MS-related immune problems.  (anti-phospholipase syndrome) I had the blood clot in my leg that turned into a PE, but it wasn't as bad.

[debgen]

Hey Lu,
OMG!!!

You sure deserve a break! You were so smart to get yourself to the ER!

Wishing you a short hospital stay and a speedy recovery :)

Take care of yourself,

(((Huge hugs)))

Deb

[Needhelp16]

So glad you went to the hospital and are being treated. Clots are a very dangerous thing.  I'm sorry you're going through this.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Laura

[Jacksmom516]

Hey Lu

Take care of yourself!  So glad that you went to ER and didn't wait and see!  Keep us posted and all my thoughts are with you as you recover!  

Big HUGS

Tracy

[sllowe]

Sooooooo very glad you went to the ER, and listened to your body ;)

Double Yikes! Had you not went - I can't even go where this could have went.

Heal well Lu :)
(((hugs)))
shell

[dogmum]

Yikes!!! Glad you're ok!  (((hugs)))

Laura

[wiggles94]

Wow!  Hope you feel better real soon and are up and about. You and your fellow moderators make this such a great resource!  But rest and take care!

I am lurking around the site again = have follow up MRI and appt with MS neuro next week.  Things are stable!  
Carol

[Lulu54]

Thanks everyone.  Breathing is no better today buti know the clot has to dissolve and stop blocking the airways.

I did my first lovenox injection last night. After three years of using the copax one auto  injector I did  t give myself a straight injection.  I will have to do that at home until the Coumadin levels are correct in my blood.  I would rather learn myself than have hubby do it.  


JB -  isn't football an armchair sport? Perfect thing to wach while recovering.

I'm behaving and doing as told.   Well as much as I can.  

[johnniebear]

No that a heck of the way to get out cooking,  :-D

You need to be on the mend,   football pre-season is about to begin.

Get well soon.


take care & best wishes
JB

[hbananas]

I'm sorry.  I'm glad you are getting the care you need, and I pray for a speedy recovery.

[JaneK1975]

What the hellll??? I'm so glad you got quick care, Lulu. I'll be sending positive thoughts. Hugs, Jane

[supermum_ms]

And some how pneumonia is better, how? lol What's next hey, now be a good girl, rest, recover and get home when you're good and ready and not before! :o)

HUGS..............JJ