I am 3.5 years post DVT / PE. It was huge I saw the cat scan. Some people have a harder time with symptoms than I have. After a pulmonary embolism the body spends a lot of energy on healing the heart and lungs. Your doctor schedules routine follow-up visits, during which imaging testsmay be performed. That was negative with an abnormality (?). When a blood clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs, it is known as a pulmonary embolism. On those days I do worry though, because the medical doctors tell me nothing. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Thank you! Lying still required a lot of painkillers. After having clots in both lungs for 6 months now, i am always tired, have headaches and and very down and lonely. This had a major effect on Pete as he was getting slightly better but when he INR was too low he went back to being very ill again. Blood clots are rare in young, healthy people. Your guide to preventing and treating blood clots. My Doctor advised me this tablet for life time. I am not threatening you, but it is true. I was only hospitalized for 24 hours because my many clots were small and only in one lung. I never would have thought it would be this difficult to heal from. We spent the first day at the hospital having various tests and a CAT scan. She said I may not have the oxygen capacity in my lungs I had prior to the PE. The Dr. doesn't know for sure what is going on but believes that these sensations are a result of enzymes breaking down the clots and being reabsorbed. Deep vein clots, if dislodged, can travel through veins through the lungs to the arteries in the lungs. should my 38 yr. old son have a fliter put in for blood clots in his lungs he has had pneamonia, been in the hospital about 10 days.he been off work from this about 5.5 weeks. The warfarin dose is carefully adjusted. In desperation we tried a chiropractor, he informed Pete that he would need £850 worth of sport massage to correct the problems with his 'back'. Never drank, took drugs or over counter meds in my life so most likely caused by anticoagulant medication. This may mean an exercise plan, gradual return to work, or medications to help specific symptoms. I was diagnosed with PEs in February its now October. Thanks - I am very lucky and that is what I am trying to focus on. I now realize I am so lucky to be alive. All pulmonary embolism patients should expect to have additional tests. Chest. After my pursuit I was diagnosed with vocal cord dysfunction. I have lost everything. Lena Welch (author) from USA on April 05, 2015: I am glad thattPA was there! People need to know how arduous the recovery can be! In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2020. I really appreciate the information on what I can generally expect on my recovery. Any shortness of breath I may have had I probably attributed to pregnancy. Pulmonary embolism can be difficult to diagnose, especially in people who have underlying heart or lung disease. I assume my lungs can't provide the oxygen my body is demanding. Also, if you aren't feeling well work with your doctor to get better. My doctor was worried about my WBC readings, but they were high when I was first diagnosed with the PE (granted, the levels seem progressively worse---but not greater than or equal to 20,000 lymphocytes). I will be on anti-coagulants for the rest of my life. This may give you some things to consider and ask about. In rare cases, small emboli occur frequently and develop over time, resulting in chronic pulmonary hypertension, also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. You helped me tremendously with your thoroughness and first hand experience. Everything tells me my body will absorb the P E my boyfriend is under the impression it's already gone. Again, thank you for this amazing article that has brought so much relief to my weary soul. In January, while pregnant, I had severe pain in my thigh and went to the ER to "rule out" a blood. They sent me through to the emergency department, where about six doctors came and went and all asked me the same questions. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Your doctor may prescribe blood thinners for six months or longer to prevent additional clots from forming. Before I went in this last time I was sleeping about 4-6 hours a day. And, in COVID-19, microscopic clots may restrict blood flow in the lungs, impairing oxygen exchange. I love you stuff. The began running test for PE and determined that I had Saddle PE. Annals of Internal Medicine. Merck Manual Professional Version. Some people bounce right back and return to work quickly. His breathing has been getting worse but oxygen levels stay in the 97 to 98 range except when he's in hospital. However, in the past 12 years, she has also faced the daunting experience of travel-related blood clots, not once but twice. The average hospital stay length is between five and seven days. Another trip to A&E the same day and they put Pete on the blood thinning injection and booked him in for an ultrasound a week later on his leg looking for a DVT. Has anyone had recurrent above-normal white blood count post PE? My PE occurred in September 2014 with no warning other than an excruciating leg cramp minutes before I passed out. The hospital has a scheme whereby a nurse comes to the patient's home every morning to do the INR blood test until the levels are right. Because I was pregnant, I literally did not notice any symptoms of PE. Again, thank you for just taking the time to read my story. Doctors need to make absolutely sure that there are no additional clots that may dislodge from walking before you will be allowed up. I was told I had 4 clots in my right lung and 2 in my left. You did the right thing going back and they did the right thing diagnosing you. I was on there a lot during my recovery period. My experience here has been just as you relayed. Training for me meant plain and simple walking. This condition is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). @Baz Your WBC is high, mine is low, maybe that's just the way we are made. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/facts.html. If still there (which I think they are) I am hoping they will be gone after a year or two on thinners. I had most of my lungs where covered in clots. I assume the news from the echo heart scan that was done two months at my hospital's out-patients clinic ago was ok. When the tissues of our body are injured, excessive blood loss is prevented by the clotting of blood. I'm 3 months post saddle P.E. This therapy prevents new clots from forming. None were able to describe what you have here and what I've actually experienced. Please give me advise. All of these people may have different thoughts about your situation. I would guess I am around 85% recovered. People who are inactive for long time have increased chance of getting blood clots in lungs. Warfarin has to be at a fairly precise level in order to work well. I just wonder which “hurts” I should pay attention to in the future. Walk in patients tend to be more stable, have less heart involvement, and smaller clots. Any DNA tests for clotting conditions will be able to be done at this time as DNA is not affected by blood thinners. I came back again a few days ago with worse pain. The next day is when everything changed, the doctor came into us and said 'we found whats wrong'. Normal PFTs (while sitting), negative cardiac stress test though told at the end I had a VERY POOR exercise tolerance. I developed blood clots after they took a vein out of my leg for heart bypass surgery. So, after having been on coumidin for 2 years , I'm going to stop it next week for 5 days until surgery and will resume it a day after surgery plus lovinox for 10-12 days following surgery. While large clots can cause heart attacks and strokes, much of the heart damage caused by COVID-19 is believed to stem from very small clots that block tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the heart muscle. Lack of oxygen supply causes death of lung tissue. I have one small clot in each lung. Blood Clot Treatment and Recovery A Patient’s Guide Here are steps you can take to reduce the ... • 2-4% of PE patients will have chronic lung damage (thromboembolic pulmonary hy-pertension) ... clot busting system time to dissolve existing blood clots. I was hospitalized January 2011 with PEs in both lungs, & am working very closely now with my doc to figure out what is wrong with me. There is so much confusing information out there and I think this forum helps ease a lot of my worries. They think the eye pain might be optic nerve pressed from the massive clot and just gets irritated. Treatment is typically for 3-6 months, although blood thinners may be continued for life if you have a clotting disorder or cancer that increases your risk of another clot. I often think of my husband and daughter being alone in those times. The new doctor we saw referred him back to the hospital as an out patient in ACU the next day. I was walking on uneven paving when the heel of my shoe got caught, I fell forward onto my knees and ended up with a small fracture to the tibial plateau of my right leg. Thank you again for your wonderful helpful advice - and for being so dedicated to helping others in their journey. I made a drive to and from Michigan to get stuff from grampa's house last weekend. Taking actions to stop blood clots from forming in the legs also can help to protect an individual against pulmonary embolism or the clot from moving from the leg to the lungs. Six months later was back in hospital. If you don't trust it you can have more testing to see what it is. Walking will also help to prevent new clots. They can test you to see if there are any new clots that have shown up. You all know how it is. Hi all. My BP is the highest its ever been, but still not horrible. Three days later i had the LE,my complete hip was sceduald for today Jan 13 2014 but was postponed for a further 8 weeks because of the LE. I am grateful that I haven't had excruciating chest pains or extreme shortness of breath. He advised me to check into the hospital, but the nearest hospital was a Private Hospital, and they needed a $20k deposit in case I went into Cardiac Arrest! Hello, I'm glad I found this site and its been useful although the story I have is different. You also will get sick easier, stay sick longer, and find that you get more sick feeling when you are sick. That night when I went to bed I experienced a very strange sensation which I thought may have been either reflux or a heart attack. Surgery can have many complications and one of them is blood clot in lungs. “Recovery from a PE generally takes about one to two years.” Recovery from a PE takes one to two years. Blood clots in lungs recovery. I’d reall6 like to have another ct scan done to see if my clots have resolved, but drs have said it’s no5 usually the way they do it. They are like mechanics. So far, no signs, so I haven't asked him. My oral health is excellent. The clot often forms in the deep veins of the legs. This is a great article that I am sure helps many people, like myself to deal with the after effects of the blood clot problems. I still experience the shortness of breath although everybody seems to think I'm being a hypercondriac and just pat me on the head saying it will be okay. Grillet F, et al. This may happen when you are immobile for long periods, such as after surgery, during a long trip in an airplane or car, or if you must stay in bed for an extended time. Litin SC (expert opinion). Lensa Welch has been writing on HubPages for over nine years. I was in great shape. We sent some emails to royal free and they asked us to go back and see them again. I am about 2 1/2 weeks out from Bilateral PE. After ultrasound and ct was put on heparin and kept for two days. it's the most comprehensive one I've read and totally appreciate it! However, prompt treatment greatly reduces the risk of death. It looks really painful, health is underrated by most people, I hope I can quit smoking, now , seeing what a patient of this decease can go through is no joke, why would I poison myself?.. It has been a tough struggle though, and I have learned to resign myself to the fate that I will never have the energy or the drive I hade prior to my PE. My story is similar to many, more severe than some, and a relative walk in the park compared to others. Today, I need to sleep about 10 hours a night compared to 6 hours before. I did not know how long recovery would take or how recovery would alter my life. Like so many others, I am truly grateful you spent so much time writing and sharting this article! Should I be seen again? Maybe 6 'cough ups' a day. Some people who experience a pulmonary embolism die immediately, while others may die a short time afterwards when the body is unable to get needed oxygen. Many days I would say I have all the energy that I had pre-embolism. The hospital felt that I would be safe at home as long as I continued a heparin type drug until my INR was high enough. However, some people may only stay for two or three days while others stay for two to three weeks. Am on Xarelto (for next 6 months) and apart from the feeling of having something sitting on my chest whenever I lie down, I'm otherwise going about my normal routines. thank you so much for this very informative, easy to understand article. I am only 52. Some symptoms are side effects of treatment. I wake up several times a night because I have stopped breathing, which make my ribs & lungs sore in the mornings. The attending physician on the cardiac floor where I ended up told me I should be dead. Accessed Nov. 16, 2019. Getting a new CPAT machine next week. You'll need to take your time recovering from this procedure and will go through a period of healing in the hospital and then at home. weebly. I was in the ER 2 months ago and was told I had bronchitis when in fact had PE back then. Only to find I had an extensive DVT and bilateral PE. Percutaneous embolectomy involves directly removing the clot through the small catheter. Thanks for publishing this article it did help in parts but i still have so many questions i am 22 i was 21 when i was digonesed with factor v i was under warfrin and tinzaparin injections for a year now im free of PE but im constantly thinking i have them any suggestions of what the doctor can test me for thanks im from the uk. My EKG and echocardiogram were typical and showed no damage. They then explained that they had found a massive blood clot in his inferior vena cava vein which extended into both legs in the illiac veins - right and left legs (this was foreign to us but knew it sounded bad). My diagnosis is ideopathic hypercoagulopathy. My PE presented with severe (10/10) chest and lower back pain, so unusual in its waxing and waning nature that the ED doctor was convinced initially that I had renal stones and took a lot to be convinced otherwise until the D-dimer test cam back. It may be a while before I can work so finances worry me immensely as I have just got residency and we have little savings. Was put on a Holter monitor and found that my average pulse was going 105, and peaked at 153. I am on Arixtra. For that reason, your doctor will likely order one or more of the following tests. Thank you for your post - I think PE must be the same world wide so it's good to know what lies ahead for me I'm two months post and on warfrain. Because the clots block blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening. Cause of clot as something not listed here: the ER docs asked if I had recently had (1) surgery, or (2) long plane flight. Intensive care had no beds and I was stable enough to be in the step down. Dr. Says not side effects of the medication I am on...Xarelto. Thanks for posting this. If this is all due to the PE, then you are absolutely right! He is 19 days post surgery and PE. While traveling, take precautions to prevent clots. Bed rest will remain a large part of your day. Made it some 775 miles for the year, and 90,000' of climbing. The medical team was great at doing that but floundered when I asked about what to expect during recovery. But in some cases, the clot doesn’t fully dissolve, which can lead to pulmonary hypertension and a form of heart failure. And mine hasn't been a bed of roses. They tested him for a kidney infection which was clear and gave him pain killers. Reading your article made me feel like I'm not alone. Until a safer reliable method is found for diagnoses the try again strategy is one of the best ones that a doctor can use. Thank you. I had a burning sort of sensation go up the back of my throat, up each side of my neck and then into my ears. I was admitted to the hospital this past Wednesday after going to the ER with shortness of breath and pain in my calf. What scares me Ive been back in ER for what they call Sincope. This means that you will be more fatigued. Its realy helpful. Symptoms of the embolism will come and go for a long time after the embolism is found and treatment is initiated. For many people this will mean an INR between 2.0-3.0. Nobody seems to want to deal with this or tell me what is causing it. Pressure in the lungs is high and breathing can be difficult. I was diagnosed with dvt in my right leg and bilateral pe in both lungs 3 months ago. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. I am 14 months out. For … I’ve been to the er several times because of chest pains and they ran lots of blood tests and did x rays, I was told everything was normal. I have also diagnosed with PE. Anyone else having this issue? Now I can barely walk 1/2 mile without my lower leg swelling and becoming quite painful along with the severe SOB. There was no obvious reason for the PE's. Is there a point I will feel normal again? Herbs are truly gift from God. Blood work is checked day and night to keep your heparin dose at the correct, safe level and to see how your warfarin treatment is progressing. The major complication of anticoagulation is bleeding. A link to this page should be included on discharge papers. It was an excellent read I too had a pe and suffer from asthma like symptoms and the cramp like pain you experienced. Then a few days ago, I get another request from the same hospital to go do a D-Dimer blood test in readiness for my Out-Patient's checkup, which will be in 4 - 8 weeks. I have been tested for a large range of clotting disorders. Whenever his pressure is raised the sound increases as more blood is pushed through the malformation. W/C have been around a long time and well known. Pulmonary embolism. I wonder if they have clots and find myself concerned that the twinge of pain is something more. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). The first year was tough with lots of false alarm rushing to hospital and extra CT scans I didn't need. After internetting, car crashes can be a cause. Tara Robison was startled at age 20 by 21 blood clots in her lungs. It gets pooled in the deep veins. Hi yes this blog is realy good and i have learned a great deal,I got a lung emboli on December 16 2013 and only came out of Hospital on 07 of January 2014. I've been on medical leave for a while already for a condition called Pseudotumor Cerebri- fancy words for too much fluid in my head that puts pressure on everything. But a recent study of 55 people recovering from COVID-19 in China offers some early insight into the recovery of lung function [1]. I was losing my voice, the quality changed and had to have a motility study and speech therapy. Stayed on warfarin for about 6 months, then they took me off of it. Doctors may treat or prevent blood clots by prescribing blood-thinning medications. First I managed to walk less than 100 yards before losing my breath and collapsing on the ground. I get tired quickly after doing light cleaning. in 2009 I went for surgery to remove blood clots from both my lungs. Thank you for collecting all this information and offering it here at this website. I've also experienced chest sensations throughout my recovery that I can't find any information on. That isn't too bad. I told him to go to the A&E while we were waiting for our baby to arrive and get it sorted. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that occurs in the lungs. Big or multiple blood clots can be fatal. As far back as 67-year-old Margaret Parry can [...]. I survived but my life has changed. It is a very good idea though to have it checked a lot especially with the antibiotics; they can change gut bacteria and gut bacteria are vitamin K producers. I pushed my pulmonologist when he blew me off (I'm a nurse and will not accept that for my patients, won't for myself either!) When I move into the gasping mode I'm done. "For most patients, the recommendation is they go on some form of anticoagulant [blood thinner] for at least three to six months, Shafazand says. Apparently Coumadin doesn’t work for me. All the Dr.'s look at my swollen legs in disbelief that I might have a heart condition when it is just lymph fluid buildup that there is no cure for. That's when I was told I had PE. Sudden collapse and death are often attributed to an embolism. I am one of the lucky ones who went to the emergency room for shortness of breath and chest pain and the doctor who, after hearing I was on tamoxifen after having had breast cancer, ordered tests for clots. The experience depends largely on how long the patient had the blood clots before they were diagnosed and treated and how severe the pulmonary embolism or embolisms were. Hopefully the surgery will get to bottom of the pain. I think you've relieved my anxiety more than anyone. If you are out of breath or your heart is racing, take a break or slow down the intensity of your activity. Some patients die before they even know that they have a PE. So I caught a taxi to the hospital and fronted up to the triage desk. I have since been put on a blood thinner treatment plan; enoxaparin 150 mg daily. On warfarin for life now. This was only the second time in my entire life that I had been a patient in an ER. I wonder if it will ever stop and i will get back to a normal life, i had both my lungs collapse and spent 3 months in ICU. Taking measures to prevent blood clots in your legs will help protect you against pulmonary embolism. After diagnosis in the ER, I was given warfarin & lovenox shots. These tests also allow your doctor to monitor the health of your blood vessels and the way blood flows through them. I got through worse! I am wondering if I should tell my doctor. I had every side effect on the Zeralto, back pain, body aches, my fingers even hurt, it felt like I had the flu for 6 months, I was too tired to work. On the other hand, some patients enter the hospital in an ambulance because they have collapsed. Turned out I had multiple embolisms in both lungs. Most often the problem occurs in hospitalized patients who do not move out of bed and walk for prolonged period of time. This is referred to as a pulmonary embolism and can be deadly. The experience depends essentially on how prolonged the affected individual had the clots of blood prior to they were identified and cared for and how harsh the pulmonary embolism (PE) was. An individual suffering from blood clot in lung is likely to experience chest pain under … He was told he had pneumonia and was sent home with antibiotics. My neurologist said he just went to a seminar where they discussed chest injuries which can cause a back pressure up through the chest into the neck!!! Am on warfarin and asprin plus many meds for CHF and antibiotics as a precaution that the removal of my colon did not have problems. Before the broken hip I was a keen road cyclist thinking nothing of riding 100 miles. What I have found is how taxing this is mentally. He was able to quit smoking and we stayed on top of any illness. i know i am old(76) but someone please help me as my GP does not bother to help me and i don't know what to do. This is the hard part. Due to the major changes that have happened to me while I am recovering I have been polishing a 9mm round to load into my Glock. I went to the emergency room a bunch of times. My wife refused to take me home so the Dr. called emergency and had me admitted. Diagnosed 2+ weeks ago with massive bilateral PEs. Then started having chest pain on Friday & have been told I have PE. The patient will be started immediately on blood thinning medication. This time he was told that he had slipped a disc and given Stronger painkillers. Make a donation. I'm now almost 48 years old and a male living in Washington, DC area. So, there it is. I was on warfarin for six months and they have put me through a stress test and scanned my heart-everything came back normal. Taking measures to prevent blood clots in your legs will help protect you against pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lungs. I have been very lucky as my only symptoms were shortness of breath a few months ago and most recently a swollen leg. You don’t want to be alarmed but how can you not when your heart is racing and you have chest pain. The symptoms that helped diagnose the embolism are some of the same things that will be experiences after the diagnosis of the embolism. My blood pressure was 200/90 for a few days. You're at higher risk if you or any of your family members have had venous blood clots or pulmonary embolism in the past. 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