Pulmonary embolism

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Could anyone tell me what usually happens (I'm waiting to go to a ward) and the recovery time?
Thanks

Usually some blood thinning injections in hospital for a few days then home on an anticoagulant such as apixaban or rivaroxaban for at least 6 months.

Probably all depends on the size of the clot and you symptoms on how long they keep you in.

Hope you get better soon bye

Gosh sorry that was meant to say btw not Bye! Stupid autocorrect

Thanks ella .
I'm waiting on a scan then see from there.

I had them before, spent over a week in hospital, blood thinners for 6 months and that was it!

I hope your ok!

I had mine in September, I was off work for a month and went back on a staged return. Try not to panic like i did! I felt really tired and weak for a while and had chest pains.
I'm on warfarin 7 months later and feel ok on a day to day basis but when I get stressed or tired my breathing goes bad again and I feel unwell.
Your in the best place, and with the injections the clots stop growing and break up.
Sending hugs and take it easy

My mum had them 5 years ago and is still on warfarin now

Theres some great support groups on Facebook that I found useful aswell. Plus prepare for periods on thinners to be a bit heavier!

Thank you for the replies, I don't have one thankfully . My GP had sent me to a and e to be checked.
It was showing in the blood test but not the scan.

I've had pleurisy and costochodritis with a lupus flare for 3 weeks and it's all connected.
I was let home earlier this evening.