Posted by Bonnie Emerson on November 11, 19101 at 17:23:21:
In Reply to: Blood clot posted by Ken on March 22, 1999 at 03:12:48:
I have a blood clot in my left leg. I also have a filter in my right leg. My Dr. told me I had to quit my job. The blod clot went to my belly and on up further. It is so hard for me to walk a long distance when getting cramps in my leg. My doctor has got me on Warfarin Sodium. I can not take sodium which it makes me swell real bad. All food, medicines, Liquid all contain sodium makes me swell and hurts like my skin want to burst out
: I have a blood clot in my right leg that has plagued me now
: for over five years. My doctor prescribed coumadin and
: advised me to put my leg up for the swelling and pain.
: Might there be someone out there who is aware of some
: alternatives instead of being bedriden most of the time. I
: have tried walking, but this only adds to the discomfort.
: I sure would be grateful of more simplier answers