Originally Posted by
badger1
Trying not to bore everyone else, Black Friday (for me; Friday April 13) found large DVT (v. dangerous blood clot) in lower right leg. Three days later a large subdural hematoma discovered on brain left side: = very bad scenario for Badger. Couldn't stay on blood thinner, which had been started; hematoma got worse.
So, beginning of June had a filter installed so I could safely be off blood thinner. Beginning of July had surgery to remove clot etc. from brain. That surgery has turned out to be completely successful, so now haematologist and neurosurgeon have decided I can safely go back on low-dose blood thinner so that the filter can be "retrieved".
So now I must self-inject daily for at least three months, while the two specialists further consult and see what happens so as to arrive at a permanent solution, probably involving some kind of low-dose oral anticoagulant if I have no further problems. Haematologist has also decided to do the full range of blood/genetic testing, trying to determine if I am/will remain predisposed to 'clotting'.
Reason for the injectable stuff for now, as I understand it: its effects end as soon as one stops the daily injections, so safer for now while they make sure my head/brain remains stable.
Some of this applied to me. Largely to prevent further DVT in my right arm, but also consideration for the brain area. Had injections twice daily in the stomach area. When I finally left hospital, I had to apply them myself. Been off them now for a far bit over a month.
As to the immunisation against flu, I was made to have my first one ever while in hospital. Machka followed up with one during one of her many visits to me. From what I gather, immunisation composition has to change each year to account of different varieties of flu being developed and passed on. It hasn't stop me this year from getting a cold or two experience, but I haven't been laid in bed again for a more severe period.