Another Thank You.

[ChrisinNam]

On New Years Eve I wrote a post about pains I had in my calf. Several people advised me to get it checked out, in case of blood clots. I thought it couldn't be that, and the doctor I saw at the private hospital here also thought it wasn't blood clots, because he couldn't see any other symptoms, but he decided to take blood and check anyway. So we went home, assuming all was well. About half an hour later, we were called from the hospital. The results were positive for the possibility of clots, and they wanted me back immediately, prepared to stay overnight. On New Years Eve!!!

So I went back, with overnight things, but determined I wasn't going to stay.

My son argued my case for me, and it was agreed I could go home, after giving more blood for testing. That was NOT nice, and was very painful. I hadn't had the opportunity to drink anything, and getting the blood was very difficult.

However, the doctor managed in the end, and I was asked to return the following day for a scan. TWO clots were discovered, and I was given blood thinners.

If I hadn't taken your advice, the outcome could have been very different.

So, THANK YOU. All of you.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Scary for you, but glad it’s sorted…and well done hospital.

[SnazzyD]

Phew! Glad it’s sorted!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Hope he has learned a lesson - it isn't always obvious and all it needs is a small blood sample. One of my husband's staff died because of complacency in an A&E department - he was "too young" they said, but he'd had an injury paying football.

[123-go]

Pleased to hear all is well now.

[SheffieldJane]

so glad that you were alerted to the potential dangers. It is essential that we help each other, especially at times like these. Shared experience and knowledge can save a life. Happy New Year. Xx

[Bcol]

Brilliant news, so glad you are OK.

[Longtimer]

Glad you had that blood test and they got back to you quickly.....hope you will be ok now.....keep us posted.....👍

[yogabonnie]

blood thinners are a wonder. So very happy for you that it all turned out well.

[Merryfield]

What an important outcome!

[Jackoh]

Glad it all worked out well for you. 💐

[Lonsdalelass]

When you say a blood test, is that a particular one just to detect clots or is it part of a general full blood count test? Reason I'm asking is that I'm suffering with sciatica at the moment (seeing a physio today to confirm) but do get some pain in my calf. I've just had a routine FBC and inflammatory markers check. Would need to look back at my results to check for a clot if that's the test they take.

[ChrisinNam in reply to Lonsdalelass]

It was a specific test which can indicate the presence of blood clots, I believe.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Lonsdalelass]

It is a test called D-dimer and must be requested specifically

healthdirect.gov.au/d-dimer....

[ChrisinNam in reply to PMRpro]

That's the one.

[Lonsdalelass in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks!