[natski13]

So i got some bloodwork done last week and I guess i have high Thrombic Risk Factor. I only talked to the nurse over the phone and all she would tell me is that it has to do with blood clotting and i'd have to give myself a shot everyday or heprin? I was confused, and asked questions but she kept giving me mixed messages and jsut tellin gme that i'll have to talk to the doctor about it. Does anyone know anythign about this? Can someone explain exactly what it is???

I have surgery next wednesday on my uterus, which i thought was the answer to my m/c's, but now it's looking like this was also a factor??? I'm kind of bummed so if i could hear anyone else who's experienced this and success stories!!!

Thank you! Natalie

[maryavan]

Natalie, I hope your surgery goes well next week! I wondered what you had decided about whether or not to do it.

I don't know anything about high thrombic risk besides the lists of factors that put people at higher risk in general for dangerous blood clots. I know I'm at higher risk, but not b/c the ob/gyn told me. Golly, as big as I was and in poor health, I wouldn't have been surprised if told such a thing.

I don't remember any resident at the maternity home when I worked there having this condition or requiring daily shots for anything like it.

Just some questions that come to mind for me are: Is the shot something that you have to take just once you get pregnant or even now? Is it tied to your cholesterol/Blood pressure/weight? Can you lower the risk (and maybe avoid shots) if you work on something like getting cholesterol or BP under control? Or is this a permanent condition separate from other health risk factors?

Duh...since you are having surgery next week, is the shot maybe just right now BECAUSE of the surgery?? Is there a chance that they might be concerned about blood clotting after surgery, not b/c this increased risk had anything to do w/ your miscarriage?.

Don't you wish docs had more time so they could call w/ big news like that! So much easier when people have questions. I hope you find out more info! I'm certainly no hope--just more questions-.

[shellyhudson]

I am not sure about that condition. Maybe you can find some info at webmd or another site like that? I hope that your surgery goes well and achieves the desired results. Also, that you recover fully and quickly.

Take care of yourself,

Shelly

[QueenAngie]

I am trying to figure out exactly where your doctor is headed with a diagnosis here.

My dear, if you smoke, today should be your last day of any kind of tobacco. Tobacco and clotting issues do not mix well at all.

Here are some definitions that may help:

Thrombolytics - "clot-busters"

Heparin injections - medication injections to keep your blood 'thin'

Thrombocytopenia -a deficiency of blood platelets, so a person is more likely to bleed

Hypercoagulability - A state in which the blood is more likely than usual to clot

DIC - Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare, life-threatening or a chronic condition that prevents a person's blood from clotting normally. The blood thinner called heparin is used.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/D...Topic-Overview

ITP = Platelets are essential for clotting. Idiopathic/autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to interpret the platelets as foreign and then sets out to destroy them.

Has doctor suggested that you go to a specialist like an oncologist about your blood concerns? This does NOT mean you have cancer. Oncologists treat blood disorders.

One of my friends at work has a daughter with the issues of ITP.
She has had 2 healthy babies. Had to be very careful with both pregnancies and she saw an oncologist to keep everything on track with the platelet issues.

Yes, pg women can take heparin injections (shots) carefully supervised by the doctors.

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None of us are MDs here on this website.

Your doctor needs to sit down and talk to you about this. Word by word. Slowly to explain to you what is going on with your own body. He should have pamphlets to give to you.
Any time he uses a fancy medical term, tell him you need to know in plain English.
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Prayers for you for healing and for a successful surgery this next week!

God Bless!

[Alejandros Mommy]

Angie, that is great advice.

Natalie, What exactly are you getting done, fi you don't mind me asking. I'm asking so I can put the pieces together and give you a good answer to your question.

[MommyDee]

I found this when I googled venous thrombosis and pregnancy:
http://www.nattinfo.org/Thrombosis_a...tLifeblood.pdf
Not sure if this is exactly what your dr is referring to, but it seems related, and is interesting and easy to read. I hope you get the answers you need soon Natalie!

[natski13]

Everyone is being so helpful. My surgery next week is for a uterine abnormality, it has nothing to do with the "thrombic risk factor (TRF)"...that's just soemthign extra that's wrong. I have very very very high cholesterol (397 at last check). I weight 145 lbs. and i'm 30 yrs. old, i run at least 3 times a week and my cholesterol is still insanely high -- its hereditary! My BP is normal though I dont' know if my high cholesterol has anythign to do with this TRF that they just diagnosed me with. I am going to ask my doctor about it as soon as i can. They told me first things first and we should worry about the surgery and then we'll take steps towards healing the TRF The shots are just to be taken when and if i get pregnant, from what the nurse said.


I'll just have to wait to talk to my doctor. I just wanted to see if anyone on here had heard of such a thing! Thanks again everyone for thier comments i'm going to keep looking online for some answers, but i'll wait to talk to my doctor and see what the real scoop is! I'll keep everyone posted.


Thank you again! Natalie