Question 1

i had gastric bypass surgery 3 days ago now i am having some pain in my right upper chest.could thi be gas or should i worry about a pe? no leg pain

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible!: Your chest pain can be from any of the following causes: PE, heart attack, heartburn, ulcer, pneumonia, pneumothorax, medication reaction, or other causes.

You should call your surgeon ASAP for immediate consultation.

If they are unavailable then go to ER immediately for evaluation for possible PE or other causes.

Question 2

what causes ddimer levels to be elevated? ct was neg. for pe. no leg pain or swelling. chest pain. dr diagnosed as anxiety/panic attack.

Accepted Answer

Other etiologies: Go to this website, it has the most information about elevated D dimer without PE or DVT's.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3538031/

Here are a few reasons:
several factors to be highly associated with positive D-dimer results. This study has several advantages over previous studies; with our large sample size, we were able to adjust for a large number of covariates. This provides a more accurate estimate of the risk of a positive D-dimer, even for factors previously known to be associated with positive results. In addition, we were able to identify several factors not previously known to be associated with positive D-dimer results and describe the association of subcategories of malignancy, surgery, connective tissue disease, lung disease, and pregnancy

Question 3

how can we treat p.e. in men?

Accepted Answer

PE: Pulmonary embolism?  Same way as in women.  Heparin or lmwh acutely.  Search for underlying source ( ? Dvt) and cause - hypercoag state, etc. Coumadin (warfarin) longer term.

Question 4

can symptoms of pe come and go ?

Accepted Answer

PE: Pulmonary Embolism, Pericardial Effusion can both cause intermittent symptoms; in the absence of additional  information it would be wise to provide more detailed history and undergo physical examination to evaluate presumably chest symptoms.

Question 5

i am suffer with pe.can i cure it?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary Embolism: With the right treatment & passage of time, pe can be "cured". However, I do not recommend thinking of this condition as being "cured" since once you have a pe, you are placed at a higher risk for having another blood clot. It is best to think of it as treated or in remission (similar) to cancer rather than thinking of it as cured. This way you'll be vigilant on prevention & early detection.Chaker.

Question 6

what is the recovery time for a pe?

Accepted Answer

Variable but: Usually 1-6 months.

Question 7

what can i do about stinking after pe?

Accepted Answer

Shower: Showering after activity is the best way to keep from being stinky. Simple but it works.

Question 8

i have a p.e can i claim disability benefits?

Accepted Answer

Start here: https://www.gov.uk/dla-disability-living-allowance-benefit/overview

This site will guide your first queries. 
I'd expect that it will take patience and organization, but this is a start. Good luck!

Question 9

how many hours of pe a week is best? required?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes: Or more of moderate continuous aerobic exercise most if not all days of the week.

Question 10

how do i get changed for pe class without people noticing my pad?

Accepted Answer

Privacy: I would recommend changing in a bathroom stall if you are concerned about classmates noticing a pad.

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I had gastric bypass surgery 3 days ago now i am having some pain in my right upper chest.could thi be gas or should i worry about a pe? no leg pain

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What causes ddimer levels to be elevated? ct was neg. for pe. no leg pain or swelling. chest pain. dr diagnosed as anxiety/panic attack.

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