OT purrs, please for DH

In article , "Annie Wxill"
wrote:

Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie



Having been in the situation myself and the pain, as suspected, turned
out to be an infection, I don't want to be alarmist. If there is a
suspicion of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), for which the ultrasound is
pretty definitive, he should be completely off his feet until there is a
negative ultrasound report.

I'm surprised his doctor expects him to come in for a visit, unless the
doctor is reasonably certain it is not DVT. If the ultrasound is
positive, then intravenous anticoagulants are necessary, and possibly
other treatments. Yes, a leg infection can be handled as an office
visit. Were it me, I would call for the results.

In article , "Annie Wxill"
wrote:

Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie



Having been in the situation myself and the pain, as suspected, turned
out to be an infection, I don't want to be alarmist. If there is a
suspicion of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), for which the ultrasound is
pretty definitive, he should be completely off his feet until there is a
negative ultrasound report.

I'm surprised his doctor expects him to come in for a visit, unless the
doctor is reasonably certain it is not DVT. If the ultrasound is
positive, then intravenous anticoagulants are necessary, and possibly
other treatments. Yes, a leg infection can be handled as an office
visit. Were it me, I would call for the results.

In article , "Annie Wxill"
wrote:

Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie



Having been in the situation myself and the pain, as suspected, turned
out to be an infection, I don't want to be alarmist. If there is a
suspicion of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), for which the ultrasound is
pretty definitive, he should be completely off his feet until there is a
negative ultrasound report.

I'm surprised his doctor expects him to come in for a visit, unless the
doctor is reasonably certain it is not DVT. If the ultrasound is
positive, then intravenous anticoagulants are necessary, and possibly
other treatments. Yes, a leg infection can be handled as an office
visit. Were it me, I would call for the results.

"Tanada" wrote in message
hlink.net...
We always have spare purrs and healthy thoughts for you and Jim, Annie.
Please keep us informed about him, and hang in there. It may not be
thrombosis, and even if it is, thrombosis (from what I understand) can
often be treated with medicines.

Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Seven

Thanks, Pam,
We are also purring and praying for you and Rob. I hope this treatment he
is having will work for him.
It takes a lot out of you, too, when someone you love has a serious
condition. Remember to take care of yourself, as well.
Annie

"Tanada" wrote in message
hlink.net...
We always have spare purrs and healthy thoughts for you and Jim, Annie.
Please keep us informed about him, and hang in there. It may not be
thrombosis, and even if it is, thrombosis (from what I understand) can
often be treated with medicines.

Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Seven

Thanks, Pam,
We are also purring and praying for you and Rob. I hope this treatment he
is having will work for him.
It takes a lot out of you, too, when someone you love has a serious
condition. Remember to take care of yourself, as well.
Annie

"Tanada" wrote in message
hlink.net...
We always have spare purrs and healthy thoughts for you and Jim, Annie.
Please keep us informed about him, and hang in there. It may not be
thrombosis, and even if it is, thrombosis (from what I understand) can
often be treated with medicines.

Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Seven

Thanks, Pam,
We are also purring and praying for you and Rob. I hope this treatment he
is having will work for him.
It takes a lot out of you, too, when someone you love has a serious
condition. Remember to take care of yourself, as well.
Annie

In article k.net,
Tanada wrote:

Annie Wxill wrote:

Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be
thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the
doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to
work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie



We always have spare purrs and healthy thoughts for you and Jim, Annie.
Please keep us informed about him, and hang in there. It may not be
thrombosis, and even if it is, thrombosis (from what I understand) can
often be treated with medicines.

I forgot to send purrs, and yes, it usually can be handled with
medication. If it is confirmed deep vein thrombosis, these are likely to
be intravenous, which may mean hospitalization unless either there's
local home IV support, or someone in the house knows how to do IVs. The
latter isn't necessarily that hard, especially if the doctor or hospital
puts in a heparin-lock catheter, which needs to be changed about every
48 hours.

In article k.net,
Tanada wrote:

Annie Wxill wrote:

Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be
thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the
doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to
work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie



We always have spare purrs and healthy thoughts for you and Jim, Annie.
Please keep us informed about him, and hang in there. It may not be
thrombosis, and even if it is, thrombosis (from what I understand) can
often be treated with medicines.

I forgot to send purrs, and yes, it usually can be handled with
medication. If it is confirmed deep vein thrombosis, these are likely to
be intravenous, which may mean hospitalization unless either there's
local home IV support, or someone in the house knows how to do IVs. The
latter isn't necessarily that hard, especially if the doctor or hospital
puts in a heparin-lock catheter, which needs to be changed about every
48 hours.

In article k.net,
Tanada wrote:

Annie Wxill wrote:

Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be
thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the
doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to
work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie



We always have spare purrs and healthy thoughts for you and Jim, Annie.
Please keep us informed about him, and hang in there. It may not be
thrombosis, and even if it is, thrombosis (from what I understand) can
often be treated with medicines.

I forgot to send purrs, and yes, it usually can be handled with
medication. If it is confirmed deep vein thrombosis, these are likely to
be intravenous, which may mean hospitalization unless either there's
local home IV support, or someone in the house knows how to do IVs. The
latter isn't necessarily that hard, especially if the doctor or hospital
puts in a heparin-lock catheter, which needs to be changed about every
48 hours.

Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for the problem to be solved easily
and quickly,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Annie Wxill" wrote in message
...
Jim went to the doctor today for a pain in his leg. It may be thrombosis
(blood clot). They sent him in for an ultrasound. He will see the doctor
again tomorrow for results.
Here we are literally just getting him back on his feet to return to work
and this happens.
(Sigh)
Any spare purrs would be much appreciated.
Annie