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Leonie_Moore's avatar
14 years ago

January repeat

Hi all,  Haven't posted for a while - just been enjoying replying to others. We got some "not so welcome" news yesterday.  It was such a shock as I have been gradually getting stronger and looking forward to a large family holiday in Thailand next month to celebrate my nephew's wedding.  My husband had his regular doctor visit to check on his DVT.  He has been off Warfrin for a couple of months after struggling with the side effects most of the year. (had a DVT diagnosed last January)  Anyway after an ultrasound last evening he has been diagnosed with more DVT.  We are off to see his doctor tomorrow to get the full results. The GP last night expressed his concern and told my husband that he is at HIGH risk of having a stroke.  Holy s....  We have cancelled our weeked away at Agnes Waters and it is 99.9% certain that our Thailand holiday is off.  I won't go on my own as I want to be with my hubby.  Life is so precious and "things" can change in a "heatbeat".  Thankfully I have learnt the art of "not panicking" and I am "taking it as it comes".  Take care everyone and enjoy every minute. XLeonie

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  • Oh Leonie, I'm so sorry to hear that!! Thinking of you... Take care Xx
  • Hi Leonie, I am sorry to hear about your husband and his DVT. There are other products that can thin the blood that aren't warfarin. You might be able to use these and not cancel your holiday. One I am thinking of is called Clexane and another is called Fragmin and they are injections. My brother has the blood clotting gene called Leiden 5, and as he travels alot overseas, he injects himself when ever he needs to fly. Hope he is ok, and that you will still be able to fly. Love Chris xx
  • Oh Leonie, i am so sorry to hear. I hope everything go's ok. Thinking of you and your husband. Danielle xx

  • Oh no! Not good news at all Leonie, you have a great attitude not panicking,but I'm sure it's easier said than done. I hope it all goes well today with your appointment Penny xxx