Subclavian clot in 24 year old ?coumadin dose and shortness of breath

Posted in the Coumadin, Warfarin Forum

Read

143 Comments

Add to my Tracker

More Coumadin, Warfarin Discussions »

Comments (Page 8)

Showing posts 141 - 143 of143

< prev page

next page >

Go to last page| Jump to page:

erikasugars Since: Jun 11 12 Fort Lauderdale, FL	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #143 Feb 5, 2012 Kerry wrote: Hi! I am a physiotherapist and have had 2 episodes of left subclavian venous thrombosis. We have done a number of tests, all my clotting profiles are fine. My gut feeling is that this is related to my work- initially the specialists did not think so and said it was a random event. I apparently have no bony abnormalities but think I may have fibrous bands due to the amount that I use my arms. It has caused me to stop working even though I am on warfarin as I do not want a recurrence to occur again. Is there any type of treatment available, including surgical options NOT involving a 1st rib resection? I know this to be a risky procedure and not effective for only venous thromobis. Hi Kerry, I had similar issues and the doctors told me it was a random event as well. I took matters into my own hands and had a venogram done. I am not a doctor but as far as I know, The only other 'treatment' would be to remain on blood thinners. I didn't like that option (I am in my 20's) so I had bilateral 1st rib resection surgery. It has been a little over 6 months and I am 100% better and have had no negative effects. It was the best decision to go through with it. Best of luck, let us know !
Kim Ancaster, Canada	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #144 Feb 5, 2012 Hi Kerry, The rib resection is about the ONLY thing effective for venous thrombosis. My daughter (also a physio) had a partially occlusive clot that went away until she resumed normal activities. Once she resumed normal activities it came back worse, that time fully occlusive, even though she was on warfarin also. It's a physical problem and as long as the first rib is there you'll continue to clot no matter how well anticoagulated you are. The surgery is not that risky if you find a good surgeon. If you read back along these posts you'll find many people who had the surgery and have had no complications.
Stephanie Concordia, MO	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #145 Mar 22, 2012 I was diagnosed with a subclavian clot on 1/24/2012 and have been treated with coumdin. however my right arm is still not better. Does anyone have knowledge of a good venous doctor in Missouri? I project that I got the clot from exercise however now I cannot use right arm very well.
Tell me when this thread is updated: (Registration is not required) Add to my Tracker Send me an email

Showing posts 141 - 143 of143

< prev page

next page >

Go to last page| Jump to page:

Type in your comments below

Name
(appears on your post)

Comments

Characters left: 4000

Type the numbers you see in the image on the right:

Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator. Send us your feedback.

45 Users are viewing the Coumadin, Warfarin Forum right now

Search the Coumadin, Warfarin Forum:

Topic	Updated	Last By	Comments
Coumadin and tiredness (Mar '06)	9 hr	Sue	565
Warfarin side-effects (Sep '08)	May 31	Sarah	168
How long for coumadin to raise PT/INR? (Jan '08)	May 30	TiffanyL	291
Coumadin/women's issues (Mar '08)	May 30	nosey	87
Coumadin and joint pain? (Jun '08)	May 30	karin	99
do any of you get dizzy/light headed on coumadin (Nov '06)	May 30	Vera	41
getting off coumadin (Jan '06)	May 30	Shaina	500