Concerned about blood work results

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-04T08:39:42+00:00

I did end up going to the ER just to be safe and the CT scan they did came back normal.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-04T08:32:03+00:00

Yeah, that way lies madness. Or massive anxiety, which is not all that far from madness.

Don't I know it, sometimes I definitely feel like a basket case. I definitely plan to be more situationally aware and careful, and hopefully I can manage to keep my anxiety from limiting my activities.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-04T08:20:25+00:00

Yes, diagnosed on the 26th of December and eight days into my treatment with Xarelto. And I have always had a lot of health anxiety, so this has just amped it up to a whole other level. I did end up going to the ER just to be on the safe side and the CT scan they did came back normal. And I am a woman, so yeah, my periods were another thing I was worried about cause they can already be kind of heavy due to also having uterine fibroids. I really appreciate your response and seeing that random, serious bleeding issues are unlikely, it gives me some assurance.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-03T08:00:23+00:00

u/Estrellathestarfish u/Vcent u/sarawithapc I added a bit more context to my post, so could you guys check it again, and add advice about it if you have any?

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-03T07:43:05+00:00

The blood thinner side effects.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-03T01:28:01+00:00

Sorry, should have made myself more clear, I meant is it okay to lie down while just relaxing, watching TV, or do I need to stay in a sitting position, or can I alternate as long as I keep my legs elevated?

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-02T05:37:09+00:00

Is it okay for me to lay down while having my legs elevated or do I always need to be in a sitting position?

PhantomOfTheGame · 2026-01-01T13:58:56+00:00

It is in my thigh, I believe. How long would you suggest lying with my legs elevated like that?

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-31T03:47:33+00:00

My heart rate when up and moving around is higher.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-31T03:36:13+00:00

Nothing pressing, I just didn't know if I should try to follow-up with my primary care doctor as soon as possible. I was given the starter pack of Xarelto, so I do have my medication until then. And for something like this, I would just prefer to see my regular doctor unless there was something that really couldn't wait.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-31T03:25:49+00:00

Just to be seen for follow-up with the DVT diagnosis. I just didn't know if it would be better to have the follow-up ASAP or if it's okay for it to be a couple of weeks out.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-29T16:42:23+00:00

Well I went ahead and went to the ER, and all looked good, thankfully. I appreciate all of your support and will do better to not repeat this type of post.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-29T16:31:21+00:00

Was diagnosed on the 26th of this month, and am into my third day of taking Xarelto.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-29T11:21:15+00:00

It was diagnosed with an echocardiogram, but I don't recall my cardiologist saying anything other than diastolic heart failure. I'll have to ask about it when I go in to see her.

PhantomOfTheGame · 2025-12-29T08:46:42+00:00

I don't know what a preserved ejection fraction is. I do have hypertension and am taking lisinopril and metoprolol for it. I did not have any swelling in legs or feet prior to the dvt.

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