FIrst off I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your carefully thought through and very informative website, which I just discovered tonight. Cat scan showed bilateral PE. One week after undergoing laparotomic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis, our patient started to experience … 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. As soon as the PE is discovered doctors may decide to use clot busters to clear the clots so that the patient can get oxygen back into the blood. You need to know that they are not a return or exacerbation of clots in the lungs. hardest thing is dealing with being slower and much more tired and feel like i cant keep up with people and it ages me and my thoughts, depressing me even more. All in all, life won't change too much. 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. How another PE may kill me. I hope so as I can't picture mixing them! My diagnosis is ideopathic hypercoagulopathy. After having clots in both lungs for 6 months now, i am always tired, have headaches and and very down and lonely. Pulmonary embolism can be difficult to diagnose, especially in people who have underlying heart or lung disease. On top of organ and tissue damage, pulmonary embolisms have a number of additional side effects. Now we are just trying to piece together the puzzle. Thank you for collecting all this information and offering it here at this website. I often think of my husband and daughter being alone in those times. I still have battles with breathing. I'm exhausted all of the time. weebly. To all who write in: DO NOT GIVE UP. I was in the ER 2 months ago and was told I had bronchitis when in fact had PE back then. Making the correct diagnosis early can significantly reduce mortality and morbidity. Also his feet swell up and are numb all the time. We went for the ultrasound and was told to go home and visit our doctor again as nothing could be found, no DVT in the leg. The constant fear. 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. I will be on anti-coagulants for the rest of my life. Drink water or electrolytic beverages, move around the cabin of the plane, take frequent rest stops in a car, consider prophylactic low molecular weight heparin injections, and possibly wear gradient compression stockings. At this point we were at the end of our tether as Pete was getting worse everyday and our baby was only 4 weeks old. There are many interactions with Warfarin. That's when I was told I had PE. Do I need an echo-cardiograph to see if my heart ejection factor etc has gotten worse? Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use You helped me tremendously with your thoroughness and first hand experience. here is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/apsca/. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency. He directed us to a bed and told Pete not to move around. Pulmonary Embolism Chronic fatigue Follow Posted 4 years ago, 20 users are following. Only allowed to "walk" as exercise for the next couple weeks, then I enter a local cardiac rehab program (as happened the last time, I also had afib during this episode). What I have found is how taxing this is mentally. Because the clots block blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening. Thank you for your article. When I wish to have a child he will be an integral part of my medical team. The flights weren't that long (under 4 hours), no surgeries, but genetic testing showed I carried a marker from one parent. Although not as high risk as those with a massive pulmonary embolism, this is still considered a high-risk group at risk of poor outcomes. If you have never been tested for clotting diseases and conditions in the past, I highly suggest that you insist on a hematologist to run a battery of blood work to determine if you have any clotting conditions. The blood thinners don't do it on their own right? I just wonder which “hurts” I should pay attention to in the future. in 2009 I went for surgery to remove blood clots from both my lungs. IIRC the cancer marker to watch is Antinuclear Antibodies Direct (ANA Direct) and this can be added to a blood test. Never drank, took drugs or over counter meds in my life so most likely caused by anticoagulant medication. She decided to override what the Pulmonologist concluded and say it was my sedentary lifestyle. I had bilateral PE and DVT from an occluded subclavian vein in my right arm (a little less than 3 months ago). I was only hospitalized for 24 hours because my many clots were small and only in one lung. A PE occurs when a blood clot breaks off from a DVT and travels through the blood stream, traversing the right atrium and right ventricle, and lodging in the lung. I don't know how they handle it when there are already heart concerns. Recently, I have become short of breath just walking from the bedroom to the lounge, so hard to cope with when I have been a veteran half marathon runner, and frightening to think that this could be my lot from now. Our baby girl Ellie-Mae is now also 6 months old and loves her Daddy very much x, I have had PE and DVT i take warfarin the 5 daily but i also have a vena cava filter i have been on warfarin for about 3 yrs now i'm still have breathing problems i use to.be able to clean my home in 2 hrs now it take me almost 4 to 5 hrs because i have to stop to catch my breath or from pasting out because im dizzy and shakey. Also noticed colds now bring on slight recurrence of symptoms. He will be on Rivaoxoban and will wear compression stockings for life. Then, Petes leg started to swell massively and changed colour. Thanks. Posted Exercise may help prevent further clots so don't give up on it. I am pleased with my progress as it has been a long road. You can also look into pulmonary therapy for exercise tolerance rehabilitation with an exercise therapist, respiratory therapist, or physical therapist to help to regain lung function. Back then I had never heard of this condition and felt totally alone . Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is high blood pressure in the arteries in your lungs. I've also experienced chest sensations throughout my recovery that I can't find any information on. On warfarin for life now. Going back to my old Rheumy! In two months I plan on trying to scuba dive again (I had been an instructor for 7 years). Lena Welch (author) from USA on January 29, 2014: It sounds like you need to work on finding some mental health help. Great site. With no improvement in extreme fatigue, my now fading body, I hope. His breathing has been getting worse but oxygen levels stay in the 97 to 98 range except when he's in hospital. they did an emergency clotbuster and put me on Eliquis now. I recommend getting a copy or your tests and files from the hospital so that you have them as a baseline for the future. I'm still waiting for the penny to drop, I suppose. They then proceeded the treatment plan for 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. Death can occur even without any warning symptoms. I exercise nearly every day. Thank you everybody for your info and experience with PE. If you show signs of pulmonary hypertension—when blood pressure in the lungs is too high, taxing your heart—after experiencin… "Pressures" feel like someone is gently pressing on my chest with four fingers. Before I went in this last time I was sleeping about 4-6 hours a day. Hi all. I am 49. Normal takes time and the knowledge that you are mortal will never leave. 30 minutes or so later the nurse came and shut down the heparin drip for an hour as I was too high. Then started having chest pain on Friday & have been told I have PE. How after all this physical therapy, normal oxygen levels, am I so short of breath just walking one flight of stairs, walking like a turtle, can't hold a conversation at the same time?! I had a job as a sports photographer most would have dreamed of. Doctors score a patient with breathing issues. Michele - I live in Bethesda, MD (home of National Institutes of Health) and we have really good doctors around here. Another trip to A&E and another misdiagnosis once again. I have been thinking a lot about how blood clots change your life lately First, my grampa died. Stayed on warfarin for about 6 months, then they took me off of it. I will be on coumadin for life. I haven't died yet, and the doctors aren't worried, so why should I be. I do try to ignore it as much as poss. I do not have a fever. Thanks for writing this. My oral health is excellent. It is now 6 months later and my Dr. (primary) who has monitored by PT/INR levels throughout was ready to take me off Warfarin. My EKG and echocardiogram were typical and showed no damage. I was in bed for about 36 hours. The blood leaks and he can hear it. Obviously very weak due to time spent in hospital for colon removal and then PE. My dad has a "whooshing sound" his isn't from a clot, it is an AV malformation behind his ear. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. You don’t want to be alarmed but how can you not when your heart is racing and you have chest pain. Like almost everyone else, I've had ups and downs during my recovery, and this is the real reason I writing on this blog...to share what I have learned about myself and dealing with the after affects of having PE's. Cause of clot as something not listed here: the ER docs asked if I had recently had (1) surgery, or (2) long plane flight. BW. I had an echo but it was just to look for thickening of the muscle due to strain from having a massive PE. 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 was admitted to the hospital this past Wednesday after going to the ER with shortness of breath and pain in my calf. When I move into the gasping mode I'm done. Lena Welch (author) from USA on April 05, 2015: I am glad thattPA was there! Thank you! Maybe clots can arise from strained or overworked muscles? The key is to have a pulmonary embolism diagnosed and treated as soon as possible after symptoms appear. For more details you can definitely visit http://www.cupissima.com online. If the patient enters under extreme duress, it can be a very scary start to recovery. Every time I tried to run or walk even short distances, I … A pulmonary embolism is when a blood clot lodges itself in the lung or lungs. Hello! Again, thank you for just taking the time to read my story. After 4 days in ICU and 2 days in step down room, I was discharged. I did and unfortunately found the wrong pulmonary doc but after crying, he at least listened and ordered a VQ scan (lung perfusion scan). My blood pressure was 200/90 for a few days. After the clots in my head reabsorbed, I was left with a bruit (whooshing sound in my head). Thank you for your article. Then after the trip I found myself scanning for signs of new clots. I know I should count my blessings for having been consistently stable throughout this whole process, but because of that stability and my speedy discharge, my loved ones and I are having a hard time understanding how sick I am and whether my recovery symptoms are worrisome. The began running test for PE and determined that I had Saddle PE. 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). It was huge I saw the cat scan. The breathing problems from that cause coughing, mild shortness of breath, chest pain, and fast heart rate. I thought it was a lot of fuss about nothing because I was feeling fine, just a little bit breathless if I walked too far. It was discovered shortly after that I suffer from Factor 8 high levels which cause me to have a higher chance of clotting. b) A fib and A flutter were a major issue in hospital. No matter how much i breathed I felt dizzier and dizzier. This pain is located in the back, between the shoulder blades, with some people describing it as a knife-like pain in the middle of the back. Thank you for your insight and words of encouragement. So I caught a taxi to the hospital and fronted up to the triage desk. After a pulmonary embolism, patients are sent home from the hospital with very little in the way of instructions. All rights reserved. I'm on warfarin (alternating 3 and 4 mg each day) Others feeling like this? I was sent via ambulance to the ER after fainting and having seizures twice within 15 minutes. I am newly released and an sure will be back over and over again when in need of reassurance. I will get through this. Just to warn everyone. I trust God but it is still scary and sad. There was no obvious reason for the PE's. INR stands for "International Normalized Ratio". It turned out that I had a very fatal condition known as a pulmonary embolism (PE). I was given low molecular weight heparin to self inject until my primary care doctor could get me to therapeutic range. I'm trying so hard not be afraid. Every several weeks, if I feel any pain in my legs or breathing issues, I start to get anxious and wonder if I'm getting another DVT or PE. You all know how it is. All I a Pretty healthy 35 year old with no prior problems. The entire experience was terrifying. I was in a 2nd world country at the time and had no desire to check out their medical facilities. I now have an inhaler that helps the breathing aspect. I assume the news from the echo heart scan that was done two months at my hospital's out-patients clinic ago was ok. After that they phoned my GP, who requested a spiral CT, with dye injected into an arm vein. I will gladly share your article/experience with anyone I can! Others will find that they have a lot of healing to do. I'm awaiting tests as the PE was only 4 weeks ago. So feeling hopefull for the all clear when go for my check up later this month. My wife and I shared a lot of tears over this. My heart goes out to those who struggle with problems worse than mine. Please, please, please speak with your doctor about a referral to counseling or a psychologist so that you can find peace. There is no exact science to warfarin dosage. If the patient enters under extreme duress, it can be a very scary start to recovery. Good lord, I thought I was soooooooo alone. Lena Welch (author) from USA on January 25, 2014: Thank you! He wouldn't recommend anything else right now - at least for me (I have a clotting condition). I get a fullness up into my neck like it is going to burst with pain in my eye. These patients may have simple complaints of chest pain or shortness of breath. I also have Lymphedema (lymph node failure) which the medical community knows little to nothing about. Placed on Zarelto. This never worked, he got worse. I remember being woken around 4 am by a lab guy looking for blood. I am finding that colds and other respiratory infections hit me harder and for a longer period of time. (I’ve been home 3 weeks). He goes back to work today on modified duty. That evening I was placed in the step down unit. I have other chronic issues that would attribute to various aches and pains which I would normally ignore. If you're on a load of meds including antibiotics and your docs need you to be on warfarin get blood work checked early and quickly. This was on Friday July 25th, just a fortnight ago. I was losing my voice, the quality changed and had to have a motility study and speech therapy. You did the right thing going back and they did the right thing diagnosing you. Most people report that there are no restrictions once they are home. My blood pressure was fine, my oxygen saturation was fine, the ECG for my heart was fine - I just had lungs full of clots. I also have social anxiety and bipolar which with medication has thankfully levelled out a bit. I was diagnosed in March, 2015, with multiple bilateral PE. This helped me a lot, I got my pe in the lung because of a broken hip surgery. So, there it is. My heart rate is still higher than what it used to be, but, it is down from where it was last July. The new doctor we saw referred him back to the hospital as an out patient in ACU the next day. 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! Be your own advocate until you feel like you have gotten the best care that you can get. Is it safe with Warferan? Those with minor embolisms may also remain in the hospital on heparin until the Coumadin is therapeutic. Feel free to get second opinions. July was my hospital admission. Being the now hypochondriac that I am, I went back and reviewed my blood work from my PE admission and discover my WBC has been above normal the whole time. This time he was told that he had slipped a disc and given Stronger painkillers. 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. Luckily, I was clot free both times. Docs say this could be cause of clotting. On the other hand, some patients enter the hospital in an ambulance because they have collapsed. I love you stuff. First had PE 6 years ago - was in hospital for a week but recovered without a problem. A month ago I wore a heart monitor for two days at home, still no communication from the hospital. It's a long road but dooable. I apparently almost died as I also got pneumonia after the op and then the PE. I really appreciate the information on what I can generally expect on my recovery. I'm 3 months post saddle P.E. I have 4 daughters and was able to see 2 graduate college, 2 weddings and am hoping to experience many more of life's joys in my future. I am relieved to see the almost in your comment! I had a bilateral saddle PE the week before thanksgiving. I was recently diagnosed with DVT. and had an EXERCISE cardiopulmonary stress test. INR measures how long it takes your blood to begin to clot. There is so much confusing information out there and I think this forum helps ease a lot of my worries. Dealing with the uncertainty. Hopefully the surgery will get to bottom of the pain. I am wondering if it could be an event that occurred over six months ago. I told him to go to the A&E while we were waiting for our baby to arrive and get it sorted. I have to be very careful. Also, if you aren't feeling well work with your doctor to get better. This article explains the treatment options for pulmonary embolism, coping techniques, and recovery period for pulmonary embolism. This resulted in part of my lung dying. When I entered the ER my doctor had called ahead of time. Hope that helps, but I'm really worried that this is the way it's going to be forever. This page is awesome! Sometimes I think I'm good, getting better, no symptoms for days, then I get it all back again, sometimes for extended time periods. I've been put on Xarelto (no Coumadin for me, apparently), and am hoping my nasty upper back pain (which is what brought me to the doctors in the first place) and fatigue subside soon. I had the tummy injections and am now home on warfarin taking 4mg and 5mg alternate days. Now I am scared for my life. Recovery from a pulmonary embolism often begins in an emergency room or an emergency squad. My levels became therapeutic fairly soon after my 3 day stay in the hospital and I've been taking 10 mg Warfarin daily. You are a blessing x x x. The nurse came for four days and by then my level was consistently 2.4. This makes pulmonary embolism a very serious problem. That was negative with an abnormality (?). There have been a lot of ups and downs. I wonder why this is. Hospital didn’t test for clotting disorders prior to placing me on blood thinners so can’t be certain of the cause. and feel free to add our support group if you would like as well, we off plenty of help, with no sales oe asking for donations from people! Perhaps they bruise in the same way that our skin does. Walking will help you prepare for going home. Also , I've had a revision hip opp a year ago and waiting for another on my right hip. He was able to quit smoking and we stayed on top of any illness. Followed up with my primary care dr 3 days later. That worries me as much as being stationary. not used to even minor shortness of breath and I LIVE ALONE. It's been very helpful. I do hope all on this blog gets well soon ,I cant seem to see the end of it for now, just keep going. Anticoagulation therapy may last anywhere from 3 months to 1 year post PE. My wife refused to take me home so the Dr. called emergency and had me admitted. I'm seeing a hemotologist next month. I am grateful that I haven't had excruciating chest pains or extreme shortness of breath. I was in the hospital for 4 days. The radiologist really had to convince me to go to the nearest hospital and wasn't happy when I talked about going home first to get some things. 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. After a pulmonary embolism the body spends a lot of energy on healing the heart and lungs, even if they were minimally effected. I just found your site as I was sitting here coughing and decided to google "how long does a cough last after a PE". I thought I was having a heart attack. I decided to take it easy all weekend and not go anywhere, then on Monday morning made a doctor's appointment but couldn't get in until early Tuesday afternoon. Thanks. I am currently taking xarelto and not quite sure of my next steps. I now realize I am so lucky to be alive. Some people bounce right back and return to work quickly. Has anyone tried it? Shortness of breath and pain in my right lung is the worst part of the recovery. Goringe Accountants from London, UK on September 21, 2014: Great information and also some amazing comments! After a pulmonary embolism the body spends a lot of energy on healing the heart and lungs. A doctor will need to see you soon after discharge and a few days a week until your warfarin dose pattern is established. These are especially important if you were discharged home from the emergency department. And mine hasn't been a bed of roses. Today I might have a pressure or a spark when I start exercising or during a good workout. Just wondering if anyone has had severe muscle aches, back aches and muscle spasms. Like so many others, I am truly grateful you spent so much time writing and sharting this article! I am also on a Beta Blocker for a rapid irregular heart beat. Hello, I'm glad I found this site and its been useful although the story I have is different. Both times at home. I made a drive to and from Michigan to get stuff from grampa's house last weekend. It's now been 6 months and I've had my baby. Clot busters are a high risk treatment but can be a lifesaver for an unstable patient. If any of them are severe, or you are not sure whether they resemble a clot or recovery, you should go to the emergency room and tell them that you had a recent PE. He said I had multiple clots in every single section of my lungs. Now my goal was simply get back home and see my Dr. If you don't trust it you can have more testing to see what it is. This group will receive an injectable low molecular weight heparin until the Coumadin is at a safe, therapeutic level. I was so lost but began my research so I could once again start to live. I think this is an incredible achievement and a truly selfless act of kindness, and I know we all appreciate it. Miab 73 from Boulder, Colorado on April 30, 2014: Thank you so much for this. He also suffers extreme itching all over, he has a bright red rash and despite using masses of moisturiser, his skin is very dry. Untreated pulmonary embolism is lethal in one in three cases, and will recur in another third, he said. If you take too much warfarin you will be more likley to have a significant problem with bleeding. When Pete was discharged they could not keep his warfarin level to the theraputic requirement. I had a catheterization procedure where tPA was dripped directly into my lungs for two days. I was feeling rough (a say this with a chuckle, as we all seem to feel off after this happens) and mentioned it to my doctor. In some ways though it makes me sad. As others before me, thank you for writing this article. I am pulmonary embolism patient since 4 jun 2015 until now I am taking medicine (Apixaban). The good news is that while you don't want a high INR read, the chance of bleeding to death is still very very very low. I am determined to get someone to listen to these symptoms and get an answer for me. I am off of Coumadin. We then paid for a private consultation with BUPA who said we could have an MRI scan on the back to see what was going on. the night it happened I was on my way home when i just didn't feel right. Herbs are truly gift from God. Good news is that so much is known about warfarin. Who knows. 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