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Leonie_Moore
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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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  • kay's avatar
    kay
    Member
    14 years ago

    Oh no, that's no good. Sorry to hear about that Leonie.

     

    Kay

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    TonyaM
    Member
    14 years ago

    Not really the news you want to hear at the start of a fresh new year.But as you say you've developed a "don't panic"attitude.Despite your aching joints ,I reckon you"ve developed being flexible as well.All of us here have! It would be a shame to miss the wedding and family holiday in Thailand but as you say, hubbys health comes first.Life is so unpredictable isn't it. My brotherinlaw has just had a 7cm cancerous brain tumour removed and doesn't have a very good prognosis.He starts radiation next week in Brisbane,He is only 58.Our family is still coming to terms with this"out of the blue"news.Yes,life is so precious and I hope your husband"s dvts get sorted out VERY quickly.Oh but don't you get sick of tests and doctor's visits

                                  love Tonya xx

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    TonyaM
    Member
    14 years ago

    Not really the news you want to hear at the start of a fresh new year.But as you say you've developed a "don't panic"attitude.Despite your aching joints ,I reckon you"ve developed being flexible as well.All of us here have! It would be a shame to miss the wedding and family holiday in Thailand but as you say, hubbys health comes first.Life is so unpredictable isn't it. My brotherinlaw has just had a 7cm cancerous brain tumour removed and doesn't have a very good prognosis.He starts radiation next week in Brisbane,He is only 58.Our family is still coming to terms with this"out of the blue"news.Yes,life is so precious and I hope your husband"s dvts get sorted out VERY quickly.Oh but don't you get sick of tests and doctor's visits

                                  love Tonya xx

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    Smiley_30
    Member
    14 years ago
    Oh Leonie, I'm so sorry to hear that!! Thinking of you... Take care Xx
  • Chris's avatar
    Chris
    Member
    14 years ago
    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
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    danielle_ghilar
    Member
    14 years ago

    Oh Leonie, i am so sorry to hear. I hope everything go's ok. Thinking of you and your husband. Danielle xx

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    pennyb
    Member
    14 years ago
    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