Pulmonary embolism

[Sailingsal13]

I got diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism two weeks ago after my asthma had been bad, they initially thought it was a chest infection! Now on apixaban blood thinner, had a stomach bleed on Christmas Day, but ok now. How long does it take for a PE to resolve?

[sassy59]

No idea Sailingsal but hope you’re doing better soon. Take care xxxxx

[Tia4209]

In general according to the NHS website 4-6 weeks for the body to break down the clots. Clots are usually resolved in that time but according to a support group for PE I am a member of, recovery is 2 months to 2 years or shorter or longer! There seems to be no one size fits all timescale.

[Dawn-Rene in reply to Tia4209]

Where is this support group that you are talking about? Interested.

[jimmyg23]

I had embolism in March which they though was infection but was blood clots I was put on rivoxiban for six months to get all clots away small red pills one a day for six months not very good for first two months but after that it was alright still had to take for six months though first two months pills didn’t agree with me but after that they were fine

[Mandy6513]

Oh bless your heart what a Christmas present. We are lucky though it's amazing how taking some pills will resolve something so scary. You definitely deserve a treat x

[Izb1]

What a rotten christmas you have had Sailingsal. I do hope that you are feeling better now x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

These things always feel worse due to the fact its Christmas don't they?

[peege]

It varies I believe but can be a while as we're all different. Hope you're soon well. P

[mauschen in reply to peege]

I agree. It took me almost a year to physically recover but the fear lasts to this day ...since 2015

[Hidden]

I had that back in 2017 and it took me a few weeks before I was better again.

I am fine now and doing everything I did before I was ill.

I found the fear of another episode has got better over time and I am still on xarelto so I am in the safest place I can be.

Best of luck to you