Question 1

how safe is b-12? i take 1000mcg extended a day? for fatigue. i also suffer severe health anxiety. and now am worried about blood clots

Accepted Answer

Safe: There is no risk to taking vitamin B 12 by mouth. However, large doses of it are not beneficial if you are not deficient in the vitamin. The daily need is less than 5 micrograms/day.

Question 2

can severe anxiety and stress cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and Syress: Can cause many symptoms and can contribute 
to many diseases, and probably clotting.

Question 3

can severe stress and anxiety cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Not usual cause: Blood clotting is not mechanistically promoted by emotional states

Question 4

i'm very frightened off going blind due to my anxiety also i'm scared of loosing big blood clots after my d&c?

Accepted Answer

Hysterical Blindness: is a very, very rare form of anxiety these days, so I'd relax and look at what's causing the anxiety, and how to deal with...Try a mental health pro for diagnosis of the condition and that will point you to techniques that help.
     Blood clots after a D&amp;C require a trip to your MD, probably an OB-GYN.   I'd do that first and soon.

Question 5

started with covid symptoms on christmas, tested positive 2 days later. i havent had a fever in 5 days. im still worried that it will come back and be pneumonia or blood clots day 10. i feel fine but have severe anxiety. please help?

Accepted Answer

: You are done with this episode of Covid. In 6-8 weeks, get Covid vaccination or booster.  While you are at it get a Flu shot also.

Question 6

day 1 of 200mg utrogestan vaginal suppositories done. 6 more to go. terrified about this causing blood clots. feel tired and pain coming and going in leg. worried its a clot. or is it my anxiety. how to know?

Accepted Answer

: This hormone supplement will not cause blood clot in a short time. You should not worry, just continue the treatment course. Good luck.

Question 7

if i had a blood clot on my lung, would i know? i'm 28 and i feel like im breathless today. i've checked my oxygen sat levels and they are 98%. i have anxiety and worry about blood clots. but i don't feel i'm having a panic attack or anything?

Accepted Answer

: No, you won't know if you have small clot in your lung which is usually asymptomatic. With a major clot, you will experience chest pain and shortness of breath with saturation by pulse oximetry less than 90%. Your concern is baseless but it can make you shortness of breath, a symptom of anxiety-panic disorder. Practice deep breathing technique (nasal ins 2 secs, hold 4 secs,  exp 8 secs by mouth).

Question 8

dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

NO: There is NO medical connection between the use of BETA BLOCKERS (eg Metoprolol)  and thrombophlebitis!
(Blood Clots)

Hope this helps!

DR Z

Question 9

how likely is it that provera 10mg twice a day for 7 days, will cause me to have blood clots, thrombosis. stroke, heart attack etc? i'm desperate for a family and been given this to fix period. but have health anxiety and side effects scare me so bad?

Accepted Answer

: If you're not a smoker, &amp; have no history of blood clots,phlebitis  or stroke, I would have no concerns about taking provera for a week. It is a very commonly prescribed hormone for women. Your gynecologist, who knows you well, can also reassure you.

Question 10

i'm taking beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) birth control. what is the risk of blood clots for a 15 year old girl? i have health anxiety and worry really easily.

Accepted Answer

Many issues: Risks for blood clots are hereditary, especially Factor V Leiden, use of tobacco, being overweight, lack of exercise, dehydration, type of contraceptive etc. You should discuss this issue with the doctor who is prescribing the medication.

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How safe is b-12? i take 1000mcg extended a day? for fatigue. i also suffer severe health anxiety. and now am worried about blood clots

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Can severe anxiety and stress cause blood clots?

A member asked:

Can severe stress and anxiety cause blood clots?

A member asked:

I'm very frightened off going blind due to my anxiety also i'm scared of loosing big blood clots after my d&c?

A member asked:

Started with covid symptoms on christmas, tested positive 2 days later. i havent had a fever in 5 days. im still worried that it will come back and be pneumonia or blood clots day 10. i feel fine but have severe anxiety. please help?

A member asked:

Day 1 of 200mg utrogestan vaginal suppositories done. 6 more to go. terrified about this causing blood clots. feel tired and pain coming and going in leg. worried its a clot. or is it my anxiety. how to know?

A member asked:

If i had a blood clot on my lung, would i know? i'm 28 and i feel like im breathless today. i've checked my oxygen sat levels and they are 98%. i have anxiety and worry about blood clots. but i don't feel i'm having a panic attack or anything?

A member asked:

Dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?

A member asked:

How likely is it that provera 10mg twice a day for 7 days, will cause me to have blood clots, thrombosis. stroke, heart attack etc? i'm desperate for a family and been given this to fix period. but have health anxiety and side effects scare me so bad?

A member asked:

I'm taking beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) birth control. what is the risk of blood clots for a 15 year old girl? i have health anxiety and worry really easily.

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