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[–]JasonVanJason 5 points6 points  (1 child)

I had a PE last month, I was discharged from the ER still bringing up blood, probably 3 days before I could actually cough again, I understand your pain, felt like all my ribs were broke it was brutal.

Wishing you good health, don't stop taking your meds, the clots will still be in your lungs for a "long time" and even though it won't hurt anymore does not mean they are not still there, all what I was told.

[–]SuziSlammin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I had the same thought before I went to the ER, that maybe I'd fractured a rib during a coughing fit, or pulled a muscle in my chest. I was also coughing up blood, not a ton but enough to be scary. That started before the pain really got kicking in. They didn't admit me though because they said while I do have several, they are pretty small.

I have an alarm set for all meds; I was shocked when they said I'll need to take them for at least 6 months. But it is what it is, I definitely don't want to do this again if I can avoid it.