I am lucky to be alive. On a recent Wednesday morning, I went to the emergency room with chest pains and shortness of breath. After many tests and a CT scan, they said I had a blood clot in my lungs, another pulmonary embolism. This was my third time.
The doctor said that one out of every three people that have these dies before diagnosis/treatment, so I guess God isn’t done with me yet. I am again on blood thinners and will be for the rest of my life. The side effects are horrible, but I have no choice this time. I am also diabetic, which could have contributed to the development of the blood clots.
I will continue to work as much as possible, but am so tired. My future seems to be uncertain at this point. Each moment I feel like I just ran a marathon, not to mention the anxiety. God is good and I will continue to do my best in running the good race.
This experience has taught me that life is not to be taken for granted.
Resources
Signs and Symptoms
Psychological Impact of Blood Clots
Living Your Best Life on Blood Thinners
