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Looking for Lovenox buddies!
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Re: Looking for Lovenox buddies!
I was my obgyn today and wanted to get your opinion on something.
The clinic that I go through has several doctors all working for them, so each week there is a different doctor at the clinic. Today I saw a new doctor whom I have never met before, and she starts saying that she wants to switch me to heparin but she's not entirely sure because she hasn't read my chart fully yet. She goes on to tell me that if I stay on lovenox up until delivery, I have a high chance of hemorrhaging. When I express my concern about not being kept in the loop about my labour plan, she kind of laughs it off and says she wants to look my case over fully and that she will call me. My first concern is that she mentioned switching my medication without even being fully submerged with my case. And my second one is that I feel that my concerns and anxiety are not being addressed when I try to talk about them.
What would you ladies do in this situation? I don't know if I should look for another obgyn to handle the rest of my pregnancy? I would really like to deal with one person, who is fully aware of my case.(DVT) I am 35 weeks, so I'm not sure if it's too late.
Also, ladies who have delivered before and were on lovenox/heparin, how did it go for you?
I'm sorry if any of these questions sound ignorant, I am just very scared and not really sure where to go from here.
Thanks for reading!
I have not gone through labor yet but I am on lovanox and my MFM is keeping me on it. She says it is just a matter of timing and heparin can be hard to get the right dose for some people.
That's what I was thinking! I should have a primary physician taking care of my case. When I asked the obgyn that yesterday she said she needed to look into my case more before answering that question. I am just going to get a second opinion, regardless of what they say. At least for my own piece of mind.
Ylvelill
I am just seeing an obgyn, not a high risk, which I also thought was strange. Because I have medicaid, which obviously isn't the best insurance, my options tend to be limited for obgyns in the area. The clinic that I go to is specifically for medicaid patients, which I suspect is why I feel like I'm not getting the best medical treatment or advice.
Thank you both for your input, I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt this was not handled the best way.
Seriously upset
@Ylvelill - I don't get the Lovenox shortage lately. Same thing happened to me, but I had to go to a different pharmacy to pick up 3 shots and then drive back on Monday for the rest of my prescription. Pain in the butt. The heparin was a funny story - they basically told me I should have filled it at the hospital pharamcy. My reply, "I don't like to use that pharmacy because it is 45 minutes from home. I would prefere having it filled here." Their reply, "We don't have heparin." Me just staring...Then finally they fessed up that they could order it in for me. Well, yes. Do that! You are a pharmacy aren't you? Argh...
That is amazing! What is wrong with some people
They better send me a really nice email or I am switching!
On top of all that, I just got a call from my dr cancelling my first ultrasound this evening because the tech is sick. I understand people get sick and I'm glad I'm not around her but man, I'm so disappointed today
@AmandaRae529
I suck at filling syringes...they always come out completely bent. (Thank goodness hubby is better at it than I am.)
My hematologist said that he wants to put me on heparin about weeks 35-37 to ensure that I can get an epidural for delivery. My OB said that she wants to keep me on lovenox and just schedule being induced, therefore giving me time to get off the lovenox in time. I didn't ask either of them much about it because I was still early (prior to 8 weeks) and I didn't want to get ahead of myself. I'll most likely ask each of them at my next appt even though I'll only be 12 weeks. I want to prepare myself
It is scary but the good news is that most of us don't end up having any issues aside from the darn bruises from injections!
Good luck with the baby.
@MK1013 - Welcome! Try not to worry. I am hetero Factor V too, and have been treated my whole pregnancy with blood thinners. But take that wit ha grain of salt because I also have a history of pulmonary embolism. My mother is also hetero Factor V and she had both my sister and I without knowing / not being on blood thinners and her pregnancies and births were just fine.
Ylvelill is right...the bruising is the worst part! I am running out of unbruised space. We are all ok with our treatments and know it is all meant to keep us and babies safe.
This is my second pregnancy (first ended in a miscarriage which was before I knew about the Factor V and blood thinners). I've been nervous about doing the shots as well but I have heard nothing but positive stories.
Congrats and welcome!