Have Had 3 Pulmonary Embolisms. Take Warfarin. Having Pain In Arm, Shoulder, And Leg. Is It A Joint Pain?

Posted on Thu, 2 May 2013

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Question : I have clot problem have had 3 pulmonary embolisms. I take warfarin daily 10 mg to keep INR around 2-3 . Last couple of days been having extreme right arm pain in shoulder and shooting pain right leg should I call my doctor or is it possible just joint pain . Nothing helps. I hate calling dr for no reason because last few times nothing , but this is just different even fingers (2of them ) have numbing tingling feeling

Answered by Dr. dr. Jawahar Ticku (-4 hours later)

Dear XXXXXXX

This type of pain in your arm and leg is not related to your previous embolism problem but a mild neurological manifestation related to warfarin or mild cervical problem. A multivitamin and over the counter analgesic with arm exercise and keeping the neck upright should help you.

If these measures are not helping then you need a proper physical check up for evaluation of your problem.

Truly,
Dr. J. Ticku

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