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Shortness of breath normal?

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beckie05049
beckie05049

I've been on lovenox for 5 days. My breathing eased straight away but last night and today I'm struggling again and keep coughing up clear/white phlegm. I don't want to waste my time at ER if it's completely normal to have days like this.

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  • Sway
    Sway beckie05049

    Posted

    I dont know much about lovenox but the shortness of breath is normal after pe.
  • james85348
    james85348 beckie05049

    Posted

    Hello

    Mine did the same I'm on rivaroxaban the first week was really good had hardly any SOB now I have all the time and I'm 7 weeks in. Been to er a few times and they have said it's normal for symptoms to come and go it's just part of recovery. Hope you feel better soon

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