27-02-2015, 04:38
Well Girls, I have finally received the results from my blood tests and it has been determined that I have what is called Factor V Leiden...This is a genetic blood condition that puts me at risk for developing blood clots...My father has been on blood thinners for 40 plus years, but has never had an idea that he himself had this condition.
What does it mean? Well, I will need to remain on blood thinners for indefinitely as I a prone to blood clots...Very strange that it took 57 years to raise it's ugly head, but it is what it is...
It also means that the PM is not the reason why I got the clot...Sooooooooo, I am going to start again on the PM at 500 mgs a day and will stay there for a while...I will see how I feel and will evaluate if and when I can increase...
I want to thank all of you that have followed me as I have been going through this. You have all been wonderful...smooches...Krystal
What does it mean? Well, I will need to remain on blood thinners for indefinitely as I a prone to blood clots...Very strange that it took 57 years to raise it's ugly head, but it is what it is...
It also means that the PM is not the reason why I got the clot...Sooooooooo, I am going to start again on the PM at 500 mgs a day and will stay there for a while...I will see how I feel and will evaluate if and when I can increase...
I want to thank all of you that have followed me as I have been going through this. You have all been wonderful...smooches...Krystal