No lines or streak, but thanks for info on Cipro. I go for blood tests tomorrow. I'll be sure to mention it and ask what to do! I thought the swelling would go down rapidly. Wishful thinking. You know us younger generation we want it NOW!! I'm 32 and 13.5 yrs post SCI. Thanks again, LQ
~LittleQuad~ Sent from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Bob Vogel <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 09:36:09 To: <[email protected]> Cc: Larry Willis<[email protected]>; Quad-list post<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Little quad blood clot Hi LittleQuad, A couple of things--I'm a T10 para, 27 years post--I've had two blood clots over the years, both in a vein in my right thigh. The first one slowly went away over a period of 4 months. The 2nd one never went away--it isn't a complete blockage but it never dissipated. My hematologist told me that usually, with coumadin (warfarin) a blood clot will dissipate within 3-6 months, but sometimes they don't at all. He also said it is important to be followed regularly in the acute stage and any additional swelling or redness should be seen right away. A BIG WORD OF CAUTION--Cipro increases the action of coumadin/warfarin meaning that taking the two together could make your blood too thin which can be very dangerous. I'm on a permanent low dose of warfarin and when I need to take Cipro for a UTI I have been instructed to lower the dose of coumadin/warfarin and go in for weekly blood draws to make sure my blood doesn't get too thin. Larry's suggestion was right on as well, you could have developed cellulitis. If the swelling gets worse, or if the redness starts to spread or streak (especially if the redness starts to spread or streak over a period of hours and or if you develop a fever) you should be seen in urgent care or the ER. I've also had cellulitis--anytime I have redness I take a magic marker and draw an area around the redness--usually it is on my toes or foot. If the redness spreads out or streaks I head to the ER. Hope this isn't the case. Bob On Jul 4, 2012, at 9:22 AM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: > Well I'm on Cipro right now for a UTI. Do you think that'll help? > Thanks > ~LittleQuad~ > > > ~LittleQuad~ > Sent from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: Larry Willis <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:08:03 > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [QUAD-L] Little quad blood clot > >> You could possibly have developed cellulitis in your foot/leg. It causes >> redness and swelling and is treated with antibiotics. Good luck. > > Sent from my iPad >> > > >
