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Had PE, on warfarin, have brittle asthma, just finished steroid medication

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Arcticfox0062
Arcticfox0062

Is this common? Worried, had PE couple years ago after misdiagnosed as asthma, shortness of breath (no wheeze), put on warfarin after treatment. Recently had a course of steroids for asthma, course finished, still short of breath and have numbness, cramp like feel to calfs, especially right calf, feel exhausted, tired, am a tad worried about the way I feel as is not usual, almost feel slightly odd. Had INR three days ago, had dropped to lowest point but was still in range...just....am I paranoid?

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  • susan05399
    susan05399 Arcticfox0062

    Posted

    couple of questions -- Did they ever determine what caused the PE a couple of years ago?    With the leg cramp in the right calf, have you recently had an ultrasound of that leg to rule out new clots?  

    We're all paranoid!  :-)   

    But it's important to be your own advocate.  I don't call it paranoia any more. I call it "self awareness".

  • ann12538
    ann12538 Arcticfox0062

    Posted

    Yes, pe two years ago. Trying to find compatible anti depressant as very low.  Seems only choice of four, tried them all. No remission. Advice needed
    • -.a-way_forward
      -.a-way_forward ann12538

      Posted

      hi ya,

      try going out on your own for a day, away from distractions, by yourself, look inwards.

      maybe with time, you will Identify root causes for depression, questions unanswered and so on...- (it's like computer diagnostics & selecting a restore point on a computer)

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