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Im terrfied about getting a blood clot.. can anyone help?

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  1. wo
    Member

    ok so I have this horrible fear of developing a blood clot and just dieing. I saw a video on youtube of a woman sitting in a hospital waiting room and passing out and dieing of a blood clot... Im just so paranoid, and I dont know why! I get freaked out knowing that I could have no symptoms and just die...

    I developed this fear over a year ago, when I became pregnant, and heard of a lady dieing after her c-section. Ive had my legs checked a million times by at least 10 different drs. My legs hurt everyday, and im so afraid this is what I could have. I just had an ultrasound less than a month ago, and D Dimer about a month ago...

    PLEASE help me! I got through pregnancy without a clot. I also have been on a car ride for like 24 hours only getting out twice, and never had a blood clot. If I made it through that could i still get one??

    ALSO- PLEASE dont tell me to see a counselor... im doing that next week!
    and im NOT pregnant anymore, im 9 months postpartum

    Posted 1 year ago #

  2. srhargraves
    Member

    I know the feeling... just got out of the hospital myself with a blood clot to my lung. Just suddenly happened one Wednesday afternoon and I couldn't breathe. But from what I understand from my doctor if the D Dimer is normal, and there is no clots in your legs then you are good to go. After 5 days in the hospital they sent me home and told me to take one regular aspirin every day to keep my blood thinned. When riding in a car always get out every hour or so.. Keep in good physical condition. Eat right, and you should be ok. There are no guarantees in life but we can do our part to live a full life by doing these few things.

    Posted 1 year ago #

  3. John K
    Member

    Blood clots are very rare. I would try not to worry about this. But I think the fact that you are worried indicates you may have anxiety. - Anxiety is very common after pregnancy.

    You are probably very busy with a new born and have a lot on your mind. It is a good idea that you decided to see a counselor. You could also talk to your OB/GYN doctor about your fears, too

    GOod Luck.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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