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What Does My Blood Test Result Indicate About The Muscle And Joint Pain?
Hello ... I am trying to find a link to my lab results ... I have an elevated see rate, elevated d-dimer, low ferritin and iron, aches in my muscles and joints even after brief periods of rest, better when active, fatigue, hx of pulmonary embolisms ... Ct normal now
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
The elevated D-dimers in blood suggests recurrence of embolic phenomenon.
Since, you have a history of pulmonary embolism, the presence of D-dimers suggests that embolism is occurring again, it can be pulmonary or extra-pulmonary.
You need to consult your treating doctor for assessment of coagulation profile especially PT/INR.
Some modification of the drugs may be required.
Low iron and low ferritin suggests iron deficiency anemia.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The elevated D-dimers in blood suggests recurrence of embolic phenomenon.
Since, you have a history of pulmonary embolism, the presence of D-dimers suggests that embolism is occurring again, it can be pulmonary or extra-pulmonary.
You need to consult your treating doctor for assessment of coagulation profile especially PT/INR.
Some modification of the drugs may be required.
Low iron and low ferritin suggests iron deficiency anemia.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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