Join a Community That Understands You

Get answers from those who share your health journey

Left Image 1Middle Image 1Right Image 1
avatar

sunflowerlove

Updated 1y ago

Likelihood of Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism

what is the likelihood of having a pulmonary embolism again? my first one was at age 18. will it happen again?

Can you help? Connect today

avatar

jdubz

2y

that’s a tough question to answer. it depends on a lot of factors. were you ever tested for clotting disorders? and do your docs have any idea what caused it? for instance, with me, my hematologist believes it happened either because of my birth control or because of the covid vaccine, but there are other factors to consider too. long term NSAID use, my weight, i had a surgical procedure on my knee about a month prior and then was fairly immobile due to the end of the semester nearing and having to sit at my desk for long hours to do schoolwork. i’ve been tested for 4 out of the 8 clotting disorders so far, which were all negative, but i have to wait about another 2 months until i come off the eliquis to test for the remaining 4.
avatar

erine1992

2y

Agreed, it depends on your scenario. Knowing why it happened is helpful. If you are on blood thinner and are taking it how you are prescribed, and there aren’t other risk factors, I personally wouldn’t worry.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

feed-footer-0

Free unlimited access

to all community content

feed-footer-1

Find others who are

medically similar to you

feed-footer-2

Pose questions and join

meaningful discussions

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc