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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Great... I’m facing similar issues....my doc doesn’t want me to go on anticoags cause of the bleeding risks...


34 posted on 10/16/2025 10:25:26 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: Getready

Damn third bout of COVID caused multiple pulmonary embolisms in my right lung! Triggered two other autoimmune problems, too, but they are trivial compared to blood clots. Doc reduced the anticoagulant by half at the one-year mark, but I’m probably on it the rest of my days. Damn COVID is nothing to sneeze at!

My hematologist does not seem very worried about bleeding risk. I’ve noticed slight cuts (shaving, kitchen knife, etc) do take longer to clot than before). She advised being careful about falls and hitting my head. I stick to well-marked trails, generally fairly smooth, no serious rock scrambling or climbing. I have good mountain boots, good Vibram soles, and use hiking poles for stability.


36 posted on 10/16/2025 10:30:39 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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