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Had a pe a few weeks ago from smoking/ocps/antiphospholipid syndrome. only symptom upper back/shoulder pain. thought the pain was nothing at the time. going forward, are there other atypical symptoms i need to look our for that could be a pe?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Serious: You need at least one if not two PE experts. They need to follow you closely.

Answered 12/19/2016

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Yes: cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, pleurisy

Answered 12/19/2016

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A member asked:

Had a pe a few weeks ago from smoking/ocps/antiphospholipid syndrome. only symptom upper back/shoulder pain. thought the pain was nothing at the time. going forward, are there other atypical symptoms i need to look our for that could be a pe?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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