KatT's Journal

[Caroline]

Oh, I see.  Pain is an indicator of a clot, and if you report the pain early, then maybe you are dealing with a clot while it is small and can be managed.  I think that's it, right?  Is there any other way to be detecting clots before pain begins?

As far as I know you can only check the INR, the time it takes for the blood to become solid, like when you hurt yourself and blood is coming out, then it will take a minute or so to start clotting. If you are on aspirin or bloodthinners this takes longer. Checking the clotting time is a measure on how good the bloodthinner works for you.

Good job telling your parents.  That must have been difficult to talk about and difficult to hear.  But they would want to know and to be in this whole experience with you.

I totally agree on this point with you.