Apr 29, 2013

How to Tell if I have a Blood Clot?

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How to Tell if I have a Blood Clot?

The signs are there, you just need to know what to look for. I must also note that in some cases, diabetics get the same symptoms, but merely have a build up of water within their legs which is called; peripheral edema. 

Either way, it's important to see a doctor as soon as you can before any damage is done as follows; 

1) Pulmonary embolism (main artery in the lung) a.k.a PE
2) Deep Vein Thrombosis a.k.a DVT's (clots in the legs)
3) Stroke / Heart Attack (clot to the heart) a.k.a HA
4) Brain Aneurysm (cerebral vessel blood clot) a.k.a BA

Blood clot deaths may be ranked 3rd  2nd nationally at the top of the list each year. This is no laughing matter.

Most Symptoms (DVT):

1) It may start with a sharp pain, deep under the skin.
2) This sharp pain will feel a little lumpy.
3) You'll notice your legs starting to swell up in the calf.
4) Then your feet will swell up.
5) The pain will worsen and your limbs will become like an elastic trying to snap back when you walk.
6) By this time, about two days have passed and your skin starts to change colour (yellow & red).
7) Your leg will seem extra warm no matter what conditions outside.
8) You will be able to add an indent into your leg by pushing a finger in the are of the swelling. This indent will not retract right away.

Pulmonary Embolism:

1) Shortness of breath. This is usually a bad sign for many reasons.
2) Sharp chest pain, which seems to take your breath away.
3) Coughing up blood, never a good sign.

A Clots Path to Destruction:

Most clots start downward away from the heart. The tricky part is whether or not the clot resides in your main arteries/veins or superficial artery/vein systems. Your superficial arteries are those that branch out from the main stem just like a tree would with branches. 

Having a clot in your superficial system can prevent a clot from moving back upwards from the arteries into the vein system to be purified by the heart. When a clot moves freely upward, that's when things can really get dangerous.

On the other hand, if a clot gets stuck in one of these smaller arteries or veins, it will have nowhere to go, but still can do a lot of damage to that system causing conditions like; Vasculitis, or Ulcers over time.

In Conclusion:

If you experience ANY or ALL of these symptoms, stop what you're doing and go to the emergency right away.

Martin R Lemieux
@CanadaBloodClot


Apr 28, 2013

New Prescriptions, Be Careful on Thinners!

New prescriptions can be dangerous while on blood thinners. Be very careful as to what doctors prescribe you. Make sure to ask them questions about any interactions with your thinners, if any. They should always be aware and knowledgeable.

Two years ago they put me on Prednisone to help heal my woulds. The doctors understood that this would thin out my blood a little, but the Prednisone had a rare reaction (happens to me all the time) with the Coumadin (Blood thinners) I was on, and I hemorrhaged from one of my ulcers at work twice, leaving a puddle of blood that would fill up your sink.

When experiencing a hemorrhage, lift up that part of your body in the air to slow down the blood flow, tie your limb with a belt or something that will also prevent more blood from flowing and call 911.

Apr 17, 2013

Book Contest Launch - The Secret Ingredient to Your Noodle!

As many people would know, I've been in the process of writing multiple books for a while now. My latest book, "The Secret Ingredient to Your Noodle" is almost complete and will be available for downloading after May 30th, 2013.

Book Contest & Prizes:



Any individual who follows me on my new twitter account @SecretNoodleTip or clicks on the "Like" button within my books facebook page will potentially win; a free copy of my new book, and a gift certificate for the LCBO (Contest applies for Ontario residents only).

Step1) Follow me on twitter: @SecretNoodleTip
https://twitter.com/SecretNoodleTip

Step 2) Visit my FB book page and click on the "Like" button here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretIngredientToYourNoodle



Apr 12, 2013

2012 CANADIAN WEBLOG AWARDS CATEGORIES AND NOMINEES

2012 CANADIAN WEBLOG AWARDS CATEGORIES AND NOMINEES / CATÉGORIES ET CANDIDATURES


Interesting enough, I wasn't aware that my small blog had been nominated by a trusted awards website online! Yes, I was nominated, but not selected as winner, but that doesn't matter since this year I have big plans for this blog and will continue to educate people to the best of my abilities!

Congrats to all the nominees and winners of 2012!