Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 2:17pm
Goal Completed on Apr 8, 08
RetiredNavy02’s Profile
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About Me
DVT and PE Survivor, Patient Advocate, Retired Military. Married and have two young children (both who have FVL).
Interests
Helping Others, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Camping, Spending Time with my Family
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Recent Activity
Friday
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RetiredNavy02 replied to kjc431’s discussion post Jantoven in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group 8:21am
Kev, Don't know anyone who specifically uses Jantoven. I've personally only had luck while on Coumadin…
July 16
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RetiredNavy02 replied to NW52108’s discussion post Tests for PE in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group 7:45am
I agree with flipperclot. The D-dimer is usually the test ordered to determine if there are clotting…
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RetiredNavy02 replied to jenren22’s discussion post Hey an update in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group 7:41am
Jenny, Here is some info about Protein S: http://www.fvleiden.org/ask/50.html And some more info that…
July 14
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RetiredNavy02 replied to Tishpoo’s discussion post Coumadin Update in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group 12:26pm
Tishpoo, I've had the same problems on generic warfarin as you did. Since being on coumadin (now since…
July 11
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RetiredNavy02 replied to LirSudi’s discussion post Compression stockings in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group 8:11am
Most medical supply stores carry them. The key is to get properly fitted for them. I had a serious of…
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
While serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy I suffered two unexplained DVTs (1992 and 1995). I also suffered a PE (1992). Was diagnosed with FVL (homozgyous) in 1996. Am currently involved as a national patient advocate for DVT Awareness
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- Coumadin Working / Worked
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