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Driving?

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beth97413
beth97413

Hi guys,

I was in hospital with a lady who was told not to drive with her PE. I too have had a PE so unsure if this would relate to me too?

Was anyone else advised this? And if so why??

Thanks

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  • Supertractorman
    Supertractorman beth97413

    Posted

    This was never mentioned to me, but I presume it depends on the risk level of the individual to a fatal clot, a bit like levels of epilepsy.
  • Wallypower
    Wallypower beth97413

    Posted

    I am driving and nobody told me not to do it...i think it depends on the severity of the condition.

    If oxygen in your blood goes below certain levels (due to breath deficiency) you may have blurred vision etc... Especially on anticoaugulant treatment it could be very dangerous in case of car accident...

  • beth97413
    beth97413

    Posted

    I'm really unsure why! I mean I haven't driven for a while due to a foot operation but just wondered! Did anyone else have headaches too?
    • acrdpt
      acrdpt beth97413

      Posted

      It is about 5 weeks since my PE AND Yes I keep getting short sharp headaches everyday, which I never had before. I'm going go ssk my Dr about them

       

  • Eric60
    Eric60 beth97413

    Posted

    Hy Beth

    I was diagnosed with bilateral PE and had 2 large clots one in

    each lung I am on warfarin and stabalised now on 3mg per day for life.....I am a Bus Driver and still working hope this Helps....Take Care

    Regards Eric.

    • cathy428
      cathy428 Eric60

      Posted

      When I had multiple blood clots in both lungs, I was unable to drive for a few weeks.  I was unable to walk very far either, as I was unable to breathe very well.  Even the slightest wind knocked me back, and when at the bus stop coming back from one of many Haematology appointments had the misfortune to have a known chain smoker puffing smoke into my face while I nearly passed out! Thankfully two elderly people came to my rescue, while the smoker continued grinning at my discomfort.  I would have ended up back in the Hospital without their help.
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