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[technoir]

So I spent several hours in the emergency room. They determined it was not a deep vein thrombosis after doing an ultrasound on my leg. They hooked me up with some very strong anti biotics. The gave it to me intravenously. my leg is still swelled to look like popeye's fore arm. They gave me another perscription and advised me to skip work tommorow and keep my leg up. Not sure if I can follow that as i hate missing work and the money it brings. The pink according to them will clear up in a day or two. While I was stuck at the hospital guy kept me company for which I a most thankful. he is a good friend. Well thats the current update more to follow I am sure.

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[paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com]

...listen to the doctors. IF you go and walk around on it before it's healed, you could make it worse.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

I guess your right but I really cant afford any more days.

[paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com]

A compromise? Rent a wheelchair or use crutches?

[jenharts.livejournal.com]

Can you afford to be hospitalized instead, or have major surgery, or worse? Listen to your damn doctor. :-) It will be a bargain in the long run.

[luckypooka.livejournal.com]

*hugs* best wishes for swift recovery, hun!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thank you luv.

[aveareya.livejournal.com]

Glad you got to the hospital - cybernetics aren't as cool as you think. Just imagine the humanity loss!!

Hope all gets better soon!

[phoeclipse.livejournal.com]

not like he has a lot to lose either...

[technoir.livejournal.com]

You can be replaced you know....

[phoeclipse.livejournal.com]

Moi? Perish the thought.

[aveareya.livejournal.com]

heh hem - Umm, humanity loss? remember? you aren't supposed to prove his point for him. (unless it's utterly satisfying)

[technoir.livejournal.com]

The flesh is weak and chrome is so pretty.

[smiths-hammer.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*
please please please take care of yourself hon. :-(

>Problems caused by a DVT

A DVT below the knee is unlikely to cause complications and may only need to be monitored. But when a clot forms in or above the knee, there is a risk that it will break away and travel up the vein to block a blood vessel in the lung. This is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Depending on the size of the clot, it can be a life-threatening condition. But with appropriate treatment, it is rare for a DVT to lead to a pulmonary embolism.

A DVT can damage the valves in the vein, so that instead of flowing upwards, the blood pools in the lower leg. This is called post-thrombotic syndrome, and can result in pain, swelling, discolouration and sores on the leg.
Symptoms of a DVT

When a clot forms, it can either partially or totally block the blood flow in that vein. Symptoms of a DVT can include:

* swelling of the leg
* warmth and redness of the leg
* pain that is noticeable, or worse when standing or walking

These are not always a sign of a DVT, but anyone who experiences them should contact a doctor immediately.
Symptoms of pulmonary embolism

These include shortness of breath; chest pain which may be worsened by deep breaths; and coughing up phlegm, possibly flecked with blood.

Anyone with these symptoms should seek emergency medical treatment.