Being in the hospital sucks ass. At age 28 I was diagnosed with DVT in my right leg. They never could explain to me what exactly brought this on. They just had some ideas. Maybe the oral contraceptives, maybe the 3 flights I went on last summer (with weeks in between each), maybe you go back to medical school! Now I have to live with shrunken veins and can't sit for too long, including for a 2 hour movie. But it could have been worse. A piece of the clot could have broken off and I could have gotten a PE and in that case would not be telling this story.
I did my own research after the fact and found things I could have done to prevent it.
1-Warming spices: spices like cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, etc., thin the blood and promote good circulation. Things with vitamin K thicken the blood. Vitamin K is found in leafy greens, lettuce, kale, spinach, cabbage, etc.
2-Be active: especially on airline flights. Get up and walk around every 30-40 minutes!
3-Avoid foods or supplements with estrogen, e.g. birth control pills.
4-Support hoes: these are EXTRA uncomfortable in the summer but I rock 'em!
Most importantly, if you think something is wrong, get a second opinion and don't wait. It only gets worse with time until its being treated with anti-coagulants.
Have a great life and make it count!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
AOK
It was awesome to see AOK performing again. It had been too long. Last time was right before my clot buster surgery and I remember thinking it was a great night-if it had to be my last.
Love the love and want to have a similar party for my 30 bash! Stay tuned!
2HB NRFD Release Party pics
I'm totally new to blogging so forgive the elementary skills.
This party was the best thing since sliced bread. I'm hoping for something similar very soon!
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