Any one know how if serious Blood Clot within LV is..

[Robotman1]

Given self injection medicine ( To prevent further clots) yet causing severe bruising after day 5..! Have 16 days to go and running out of space.. Any tips..

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

It is very serious as if part of the clot breaks off (they are usually attached to the wall and called a mural thrombus) and lodge in a coronary artery, the brain or part of the lung. Usually the injections also help dissolve the clot. I would suggest you speak to your GP or ring 111.

Application of a cool pack after injection is said to reduce bleeding and bruising but ease check with your medical team first.

[Robotman1 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks Michael, Have Cardiovascular consultation on 10th of Jan..Like I said just given medication from hospital and told to watch video on how to self medicate..Thought it was serious although they ( Pharmacist & GP) played it down..Appreciate the response.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello,

I have had to give myself subcutaneous injections of heparin.

This is what I do.

I take a big pinch of flesh between my forefinger and thumb.

I insert the needle straight not slanted, into the held flesh. The needle needs to go all the way in.

I then push the syringe plunger very slowly and gently.

Pause before withdrawing the needle.

Then let go of my flesh and leave, no rubbing of the injection site.

I rarely bruise myself. I actually prefer to do my own as the nurses tend to give the injection too quickly and bruise me.

I alternate either side of my tummy button.

This link may help.

myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/...

[Robotman1 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you and appreciate. Have a nice day

[Robotman1 in reply to Robotman1]

Just looked at site and gives step by step..Maybe I've been a little to rough with it..Thanks again.

[Buddy00]

As already said a blood clot is very serious. I’ve had 2 now. The first time I had to inject and like yourself I was black from the bruising even though I followed all the tips and instructions on administering the injections. Fortunately for the second one they gave me rivaroxiban tablets to take , first an emergency dose and now a lower dose that I think I’ll be staying on for life. Perhaps the rivaroxiban could be an option for you ? Speak to gp or hospital and see what they say.

[Robotman1 in reply to Buddy00]

Thank you.Fragnin is medication..And appreciate feed back.

[Robotman1 in reply to Buddy00]

Consultant also said after injection course 21 days he ll be looking to put me on Wharfirin..Thats if spelled correctly..Yet not to keen on the research I have done on this..Thanks again.

[Scho1]

Hi, I had to give myself blood thinning injections following indications of a blood clot. I found if I pinched the skin and injected at a slight angle it was better also. Key is to not rub or touch the injection site even though it stings as this is the main cause of bruising. Over 10 days I didn't bruise thankfully like I have I the past. Hope this helps.

[Robotman1 in reply to Scho1]

Appreciated. Thanks and have a nice day.