Scared of another pe
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I've posted before. I had a ct scan a couple months ago and it was clear. But 2 days ago I got a sharp pain in my chest when I took a deep breath. Then yesterday my chest hurt on and off for a little bit here and there. Today my chest does not hurt but it feels like I'm a little short of breath. It doesn't hurt when I breath in or lay down. My chest always hurts on and off and they dont know why. I had bilateral pes November of 2016 possibly due to kicking a door 20 30 times. Was off thinners 6 months later have been off since may 2017. I do have really bad anxiety among other psych problems. I took my inhaler and antianxiety med but I'm still paranoid does anyone think I have another pe? When I had my first pe I had no symptoms but a needle prick poke pain in my chest. I'm on a beta blocker and my hr and o2 are good. Any advice.
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elizabeth1826 Sway
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Hi Sway, I think it's normal to be feeling like you are. I am currently on thinners for multiple embolisms in my chest. I know how difficult it must be trying to determine whether or not you are feeling the same symptoms, there's also the possibility that you are creating the symptoms yourself. When did you last have your blood count checked? Honestly there is no point in sitting there worrying, as scary as the thought may be just go and get yourself checked if it will put your mind at rest. The dr told me that she would check me every day if it helped my anxiety. I hope you're okay and that you feel better soon.
Sway elizabeth1826
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I've had about 12 ct scans in almost 2 years. I don't want to get cancer. I just feel like an idol running to the er or doctor every time I think something's wrong. And my hematologist said I only had a 10 % chance of getting another one. I go back to the hematologist July 25th. I feel fine right now. I think.
sue28123 Sway
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I know it's hard not to be anxious about new PE's, and for me just last week I was diagnosed with more but this time both lungs. Off blood thinners less than 3 months. All my life when something life changing occurs, I won't let it stop me from doing what i want to do. Not stop me from enjoying what I enjoy. Not stop me from working. If I'm in a lot of pain, I dont let other's see that i am or will i tell others that i am. I may slow things down in my life but not stop. You can't let these PE's or anything stop you. The day you give in is the day you die . So keep fighting! Life is worth fighting for. If inside you, you're in turmoil, think of your family, think of the beauty of nature, think of your friends. Seeking professional help is wise and is a strength. So, go to a professional and live!