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DVT Prescription Help?
Asked by L.B. from Houston
on August 7, 2008
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I have a friend who was prescribed Lovenox. To help with DVT "deep vain thrombosis" (?) during her pregnancy. She is having difficulties with her insurance company, (l...
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- Your friend might talk with her doctor about the prescription assistance programs that are available, often through the prarmaceutical company foundations. Some clini...
- There is no generic for this drug as someone else suggested. I work in a pharmacy. The first thing she may want to do is call all the pharmacies in the area and get ...
- You could try going to Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM) in downtown San Antonio. I volunteered there a few years ago and I seem to remember they gave financial as...
Lovenox
Asked by S.H. from Colorado Springs
on May 3, 2009
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I am 12 weeks pregnant. After the birth of my 3rd child I had a DVT which was misdiagnosed. It then turned into a PE. A couple of days ago I got another blood clot ...
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- I have a question for you. Why is it that you assume you are being treated with the wrong medication? Is it because it is a different medication from what you were g...
- Lovenox is great. I have two blood disorders that have caused me to miscarry and I have also had a still born. I take Lovenox injections everyday until I reach about...
- Hi S.- During my second pregnancy, I was taking Lovenox injections from 12 weeks - 37 weeks when my son was born early. After his birth, the Dr. switched my medicatio...
Swollen Foot and Leg
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on November 5, 2010
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My daughter is 15, for the past three months her right foot has been swollen and the swelling has increased to just under her knee. She is healthy and very athletic ho...
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- Please keep trying new doctors until you get an answer. I had friends who went through something similiar and got a diagnosis at the 4th doctor. Sometimes you just nee...
- Hello, There is definitely a time and place for all that you have done and it sounds like the time is up. I suggest you take her to an accupuncturist. They can help w...
- Have your doctor make a referral to a large children's hospital. She does need a second opinion. A venous doppler of the leg to see if she has a clot does not always...
Medical Help Worried Mom
Asked by G.L. from Los Angeles
on November 7, 2010
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Hi mamas,
I am a 50 year old woman and I went to the doctor for my blood pressure, and I showed him the inner sides of my knees because they have a pocket of swelling...
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- You can treat the underlying cause with homeopathy, it would actually be a better approach even if you had insurance. Many homeopaths who work on their own will make y...
- sorry to hear this..try googling this supplement..i'm almost 46..and they found a thick hard cyst and thickening of my uterus when i went to St Joseph's b/c i hadn't b...
- I'm sorry you don't have insurance and you are stressed out about your health. Go to the health dept. and apply for Medicaid and or Medicare. You really don't want t...
Contraception
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on November 7, 2010
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I have been on Yasmin for 3 years, I never had any problems. I switched to Ocella afew years ago and again no problems. I just had my second child, whom is now 6 mo...
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- Have you ever considered natural family planning? I used it and only have 1 child on purpose. (Lots of my friends used it in order to get pregnant and they have more...
- Before my first child I used the patch with no problems at all. I loved it. However, I didn't go back on it because of all the lawsuits and possible side effects. I...
- Good health is a gift. Our chemistry should not be imbalanced by ingesting artificial birth control. There is a natural way to space pregnancy: through Natural Fami...
Extreme Shortness of Breath in Pregnancy
Asked by M.Q. from New York
on March 7, 2009
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I am just going into my second trimester and have been experiencing shortness of breath day in day out. I have spoken with the doc and he states it is common with incr...
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- Hi M., I'm wondering if you have any other symptoms like adema, dizziness, headaches, sweating, etc.? I don't mean to alarm you, but I had those symptoms along wit...
- Many of the responses given are excellent and can be detected by routine blood work (anemia, thyroid disorders, Hellp). The only condition not discussed is peripartum...
- I'm around 34 weeks now, and had the same thing during my second trimester. I could barely get a drink at night without having to gasp after a couple of swallows! Than...
What Does a Blood Clot Feel Like?
Asked by J.J. from Eau Claire
on April 27, 2011
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What does a blood clot in the leg feel like? I've had this feeling before in the same leg and it happened today. On the side of my knee but down a little. It felt like...
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- You need to get to a doctor ASAP. I have a friend (38) who just got out of the hospital today -- she was in for blood clots in her legs. She had pain in a couple spots...
- I think you just need to go get checked out. I got a blood clot in my arm, of all things. It started out with my skin feeling very hot to the touch and it was red. A...
- I thought blood clots killed you! I guess that's why I'm an insurance agent and not a doctor! :o) I hope you feel better soon!
Birth Control scare...anyone Else?
Asked by B.K. from New York
on April 6, 2012
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So, I just got done reading the post on Yasmin birth control and my birth control is the generic type of yasmin. I've been hearing alot about of bad things about this,...
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- Studies show that all BC can cause clotting and stroke in those who take it. (Read the label and you'll see the warning in fine print on all brands) And if you have ...
- i wouldnt recommend yasmin. I know there are alot of bad reports on it. Not sure what the dr. is talking about, but always risks with birth control anyway. I recommend...
- I am really confused by your post, your vision has been getting worse? What did your eye doctor say? All birth control pills carry some serious side effects. In m...
Vericose Veins While Pregnant
Asked by M.M. from Little Rock
on February 6, 2008
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone had vericose veins while they were pregnant, that stung sometimes...sometimes they hurt and most of the time they don't. What did you ...
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- 1. tell your doctor. 2. educate yourself about DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis just in case it gets to that. 3. Buy "Compression Panty Hose" and wear them 4. Rest often an...
- Support hose is really your only option right now. There are special maternity support hose that you can try, also trying to stay off your feet as much as possible, a...
- M., Not to alarm you, but you could have a clot. It probably is not though. Vericose veins are quite common in pregnancy. I had them really bad - expecially by my 3rd...
Bruising That Wont Go Away...
Asked by J.L. from Minneapolis
on April 24, 2012
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I have always bruised easily. In December I noticed a bruise on my shin (don't remember how I got it )and it is still there. It has faded a but but seems to be getting...
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- can't hurt to get it checked out. my shins always look bruised due to poor circulation/blood pooling. i'd love to have it 'done' but the procedure is considered cosmet...
- When the doctor sends you for blood work, then you will really know. Not sure of your complexion, but pale folks (like me) tend to show bruises a bit longer. You co...
- Hi J.- i used to work in coagulation. There are SO many things that could explain bruising. I found out I had a mild form of something called vonwillebrands donatin...
