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my mom has a disease called philbits which is a blood clot ...


Sent to Health Experts February 14, 2006 1:13 a.m.

my mom has a disease called philbits which is a blood clot disease in her legs shes had for a few years now.shes 49.well she was on her coumidin till she couldnt pay the doc her copay so he refuses to fill her sripts even though she suppose to be on it for life.and now she just takes asprin. anywho her head started twitching about 3 months ago and since has gotten alot worse.it does it almost constantly and last about 2 min each time..can u tell me what could cause it...she said she feels pain but she thinks its cuz of the twitching and shakin of her head...Optional Information: feMale , Age: 49Already Tried: nothingshe also told me she has had pain in her neck shoulder to shoulder to head for the last three months but she thinks its cuz of the jerkin in her head..i mean whenever we go somewhere or are just watchin tv her head will continually twitch and jerk for no reason.do u know why or what caused it and what we should try

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i havent got any responses and i dont know if im doing this right cuz its my 1st time but hopefully i am.so can someone please help me find a answer ty.angela
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February 17, 2006 1:18 a.m. (16 minutes and 23 seconds later)
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Many people with phlebitis need to be on a blood thinner for life. Some pople only need it for a few months after a clot. If she was told she needs it for life she must make some arrangements to get the health care she needs.If a blood clot forms in the leg, it can break off and go through the body-generally to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism. That can be a life threatening condition. Most hospitals have medical clinics which can be more flexible for people who cannot afford medical care. Some counties have federally funded clinics which can help also.

About the twitching, this is not related to the phlebitis. It could be seizure activity or muscle problems or even a brain problem. She needs to have some testing done and possibly see a neurologist. Again, you need to find a doctor who will work with you even without the copay or a clinic. Something is definitely not right and she needs medical attention.


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