Blood clot in arm 6 days post op

[kim2002 140]

Arm has been hurting for a couple of days now, (same arm as my IV site) so I called my PCP and they saw me, told me it was cellulitis from the IV! On the way out I didn't feel comfortable, so I asked for an ultrasound!

I have clot in a superficial vein, in my right forearm:( but I'm checking in the ER right now to find out what they are going to do!!!

Kim

[indymomma 6]

What are they gonna do for the clot?

[Ballermom 803]

Sorry that this happened to you. But so glad you spoke up and caught that I give you the credit for that. Hope you feel better soon and is treated.

[kim2002 140]

Not sure yet still waiting for the doc to find what they are gonna do!!

Kim

[AmyInOrlando 348]

It's always good to "go with your gut", listen to your own intuition. It's a good thing you asked for the ultrasound. Good luck, and I hope it resolves quickly. Keep us posted.

[Slurpee_girl 22]

I hope it turns out ok.

[Healthiernewme 81]

Bug the heck out if the ER docs until you get treatment. Blood clots can be very serious. Sending positive vibes your way!!

[kim2002 140]

ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR GUT

[kim2002 140]

I'm being treated with 600mg of ibuprofen, and Prilosec 40mg (PPI) every 6 hrs! I will follow up on Monday and they will order another ultrasound to make sure it is resolving!!!

Kim

Surgery 8/8

[Healthiernewme 81]

I'm so glad you are getting treatment and following up:)

I have a fem-fem bypass (left to right leg) and a blood clot has been one of my biggest fears. Also, I know how important it is to insist you get the appropriate attention from doctor (since I am currently living with the result of a doctors "accident" - not related to sleeve BTW).

[Mrs.FullerRN 189]

Ibuprofen and Prilosec?! What in the sam hell? I would demand to be on heparin!

[kim2002 140]

Ibuprofen and Prilosec?! What in the sam hell? I would demand to be on heparin!

Well the Prilosec is to protect my new sleeve, and I guess the ibuprofen as a low dose thinner, they said NSAIDS were good for thinning the blood

[PGee 318]

So sorry you are going through this......good luck!!!

[kim2002 140]

So sorry you are going through this......good luck!!!

Thank you:)

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

Yikes! I hope it resolves soon!