I have one of the genetic factors (Factor V Leiden) along with 3 first degree relatives that have clotted, which is now considered a risk factor (family history). My grandmother developed a superifical clot on here leg that turned to gangrene and had to be amputated. My mother developed a clot in her arm after an IV during a serious illness. She described it feeling like her shoulder was out of it's socket. She went on to develop a clot in her neck a year later. My aunt developed a clot from her groin to her ankle after chemo for uterine cancer.
I am doing everything preventative that I can. I make sure I stay hydrated and I am active. I stop often during trip to get out and walk and when stopping isn't an option, I do exercises that stretch my legs and rotate my ankles. I have shared the information about this gentic condition with my doctors and have had to remind them of it when they have suggested things like HRT. Also, knowing the signs of a clot is a big plus. I really wish GYNs would ask about a family history of blood clots before they prescribe BCPs. It could help prevent a lifetime of suffering.
A clot is very serious and can cause death. It can also cause a many other health issues. Insurance companies do not like people who have clotted, since they consider them high risk patients.
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I have one of the genetic factors (Factor V Leiden) along with 3 first degree relatives that have clotted, which is now considered a risk factor (family history). My grandmother developed a superifical clot on here leg that turned to gangrene and had to be amputated. My mother developed a clot in her arm after an IV during a serious illness. She described it feeling like her shoulder was out of it's socket. She went on to develop a clot in her neck a year later. My aunt developed a clot from her groin to her ankle after chemo for uterine cancer.
I am doing everything preventative that I can. I make sure I stay hydrated and I am active. I stop often during trip to get out and walk and when stopping isn't an option, I do exercises that stretch my legs and rotate my ankles. I have shared the information about this gentic condition with my doctors and have had to remind them of it when they have suggested things like HRT. Also, knowing the signs of a clot is a big plus. I really wish GYNs would ask about a family history of blood clots before they prescribe BCPs. It could help prevent a lifetime of suffering.
A clot is very serious and can cause death. It can also cause a many other health issues. Insurance companies do not like people who have clotted, since they consider them high risk patients.
Reta
October 23, 2009 - 7:54pmThis Comment
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