Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Hi Virginia, My sister just found out she has the Leiden V factor for clotting, as she is pregnant and formed a clot in one of her smaller leg veins. With me it is not the Leiden V factor but rather another factor called "Low Protein S" -- the clotting mechanism in the blood, the way it was described to me, is actually a complex of "ingredients/factors" some of which promote clotting and some of which deter it, and an imbalance ( too much or too little ) of any number of factors can cause one to have blood that either clots too readily or not readily enough. Apparently, according to my doctor at teh time (one of the "good" doctors I had who had an impressive ability to share much knowledge and a good patient rapport, and stood up for patient rights vs hmo's), many people actually have a clotting factor or a tendency to clot, and go their whole lives without ever clotting, because nothing ever 'triggers' it. Things that can trigger clotting are: being in a bad car accident and getting badly bruised; surgery; taking the pill or estrogen; and of course, as we learn here, certain dietary factors may also play an important role, and as Doc pointed out yesterday, and which information I am very glad to have, it is very important to get your enzymes, especially if you have a clotting factor, as Enzymes are very important for the blood... I also believe that the blood can be very subject to emotional factors as well. Thanks for sharing ... Peace, Cathie In a message dated 3/12/03 7:32:08 AM Mountain Standard Time, spinneretta writes: Cathie, I hesitate to speak up here as I am new to many alternative remedies, but I do know about clotting:) My mother had a clot (actually two) one caused by the pill, the other by pregnancy. It turns out our family has something called Factor V Leiden, which means our blood clots faster and better than normal. Maybe Doc has an idea as to why that would be, as I dont () and I am not an expert... As for the Coumadin, she too is on it. They usually give you a list of things to avoid while on coumadin (I had to take it after my pregnancy and I remember it) and they mention things like green tea. Apparently that is because these things NATURALLY make the blood clot less, and in conjunction with the coumadin, could be dangerous. Perhaps you would like to investigate the natural blood thinners and consider these. By the way Doc, I recieved your tape the other day and listened to it... it was VERY interesting... I am going to have to listen to it again and maybe even take notes Rachel in central Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Cathie, I hesitate to speak up here as I am new to many alternative remedies, but I do know about clotting:) My mother had a clot (actually two) one caused by the pill, the other by pregnancy. It turns out our family has something called Factor V Leiden, which means our blood clots faster and better than normal. Maybe Doc has an idea as to why that would be, as I dont () and I am not an expert... As for the Coumadin, she too is on it. They usually give you a list of things to avoid while on coumadin (I had to take it after my pregnancy and I remember it) and they mention things like green tea. Apparently that is because these things NATURALLY make the blood clot less, and in conjunction with the coumadin, could be dangerous. Perhaps you would like to investigate the natural blood thinners and consider these. By the way Doc, I recieved your tape the other day and listened to it... it was VERY interesting... I am going to have to listen to it again and maybe even take notes Rachel in central Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 - > -- the clotting mechanism in the > blood, the way it was > described to me, is actually a complex of > " ingredients/factors " some of which > promote clotting and some of which deter it, and an > imbalance ( too much or > too little ) of any number of factors can cause one > to have blood that either > clots too readily or not readily enough. ~~~ I do medical transcription at a hospital, mostly cardiology and neurology, and another cause I've inferred from dictations is irregular heart rhythm and inactivity. I think dehydration can come into play too. Doing the work I do makes me more convinced that putting people on a bunch of drugs is not the way to go, long term anyways. They give something to lower the blood pressure and then that creates the need for a diuretic. And the pills go on, it seems, one leading to another. I'm always shocked by all the side effects they list in those commercials; my children start laughing because it sounds so ludicrous. The clincher, I was behind a couple doctors one day in the hall and one said to the other something to the effect that the best thing to do was stay away from the medications as long as possible. ~~ Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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