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Diagnosed With Lung Cancer. Blood Clot Developed From Biopsy. Suggested Hot Spring Therapy. Safe?
my son is taking me to hot springs for therapy since I was diagnosed with lung cancer . a blood clot developed from a biopsy and was giving by the doctor 06mg of lovenox twice a day to reduce the blood clot, is there any risk or danger to deep myself in the hot springs temperatures or is it safe to do so. ? thanks for your answer
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Sat, 23 Mar 2013
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Hi there,
I donot see any problem in taking hot bath/ spring bath in your condition. Be careful not to over exert yourself and also continue all the medication prescribed to you including lovenox. I sincerely hope the place is not too far from expert medical help in case you need it. Regards
I donot see any problem in taking hot bath/ spring bath in your condition. Be careful not to over exert yourself and also continue all the medication prescribed to you including lovenox. I sincerely hope the place is not too far from expert medical help in case you need it. Regards
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