I'm new to the group...

Hi! My name is Debra and I just recently (on November 6th) broke my ankle while playing at the park with my children. I was in a cast for 3 weeks at which point I developed DVT. I have Factor V Leiden as well as Factor II Prothrombin (just diagnosed).
I am currently on warfarin and will more than likely be required to take it for the rest of my life. I am learning to cope with the changes that come with this new information. I have two very young children (2 and a half and an 11 month old) as well as a husband who has been desperately trying to help me through these past few weeks.
I have come to realize that I need the support of others who understand and have gone through similar situations. I have been reading through the posts and find it nice to know that at 26 years old I am not alone as a young person with a blood clot.

Thanks for "listening"!

Also, for those taking warfarin... Have you felt confused, tired, forgetful? My coagulation nurse said that this was not caused by the medication but I know I didn't feel this way before. She said if I feel really concerned about it I should go to the ER, but I don't feel like that is necessary.

Hi Debra,

Welcome to LADVT, some doctors are going to tell you that anticoags don't have any side effects, THOSE are the Dr or nurse I worry about.
I say that they do have them and they interact differently with everybody.
After being on and off warfarin so many times I could feel the side effects start and stop each time.
When I was on Warfarin, I would always be cold, in a fog, forgetful, moody and yes starting to sound like a woman describing her period. (I know, not a pretty picture, but this was all the time)
Warfarin was the only prescription I was on and when I switched to Pradax or Tinzaparin or Fragmin THESE SIDE EFFECTS would COMPLETELY vanish, so I have to disagree with your coag nurse's assessment...