Blood Clot - Cumadin Question

[former_vbg 198]

I am a little more than 8 mths out from my surgery and so I want to first say that the blood clot is not being associated with my surgery, but I have come here hoping others with some experience with a blood clot can chime in.

I thought I had just sprained a calf muscle over the weekend, but learned yesterday I actually have a blood clot. I am now on 2 injections a day of Levonox and taking 5mg of Cumadin a day. The label doesn't list weight gain as a side effect, but I was googling that this morning and found TONS of people who report just the opposite. THis scares me to death! I have already gained 10# back practically overnight from the swelling in my leg and that is bad enough. I am so close to my goal and then to have this happen just sickens me.

Can anyone who has taken Cumadin tell me about their experience? I lead a VERY active lifestyle and with the exception of right now where they are not letting me do hardly anything, I will return to this shortly I hope.

Anyone????

[SouthernSleever 228]

I had a blood clot in 03 after an ankle fracture. I do NOT remember a big amount of weight gain however I believe that cumadin will have you hold onto Water more so it's probably just water weight. Don't sweat it. You won't be on it that long I'm sure.

[former_vbg 198]

Thank you for your response. I hope I am not on it very long. The Dr. says to plan on 3 mths minimum. I am going to seriously freak out if I see weight gain because of this drug!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I wouldn't worry about a little gain right now. It's time to focus on getting rid of that pesky blood clot! You will continue to on your journey, but your health is #1 right now. So happy you found the blood clot!

[former_vbg 198]

Thank you. It just couldn't have come at a worse time. I leave for Europe in 2 weeks. My Dr. is optimistic we can get the clot resolved before then, but still has concerns w/me being gone for 16 days. I've been trying to figure out if there are walk in clinics in Lisbon, Portugal and Germany where I will be to test my ProTime. What a hassle...

Still can't help but worry about this weight gain... so frustrating!

I wouldn't worry about a little gain right now. It's time to focus on getting rid of that pesky blood clot! You will continue to on your journey, but your health is #1 right now. So happy you found the blood clot!