Within a few years my husband experienced dvt and pe was the first was following a surgery with of course they said were to blame however had several since now has a filter in place and on warfarin if he has to come off of is warfarin for a procedure takes weeks to get him back therapeutic
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I too got a blood clot after I had knee surgery. Thanks to my wife who saw my leg swell the size of my waist plus red streak up my leg. Was immediately put in the hospital for three days..later on went to have blood drawn from my arm, you guessed it, developed several blood clots. Had test done by an Oncologist to see why, no reason for the blood clots, no family history. Doctor suggested maybe from agent orange. I think we should get a petition going to give our House Represenatives and Senators in congress. Now I am on coumadin for life!!
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Sorry about your blood clotting issues! There are more with this problem and have died already from it related to Agent Orange than we know and hear about. Yes, please do put together a petition and I will help distribute it in my area of SolCal. Thanks. Chuck K.
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I served in Nam 65 and 66 I have fought blood clots in my right arm in 2009 and just finish 6 months in and out of the hospital where they ended up taking my right arm above the elbow never was a lefty.
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My husband died in January 2017. He was treated for infestion in his lungs. When he died an autopsy was performed which showed he died from multiply blood clots in his lungs. He served in the Air Force and was stationed at an Air Force base in Vietnam War.
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2 years ago I had bilateral pulmonary embolism. I go to the VA for medical all the time. My doctor could not pinpoint the reason for the PE, no high cholesterol and blood pressure under control so it was classed as non difinative. I now have type 2 diabetes. Served in Vietnam, boots on ground, 68-69. Hope this info helps.
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Yes, I have been on blood thinners since 2012 when I had my first episode. Since, I have been on oxygen 24/7. The VA won't allow a claim for it . they say that Emphysema
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i had a blood clot in my left leg in 1970 or 71 the size of a large orange while I was in the army while station in okawna they storage and used agent orange over there around some of the bases but the military does not honor vets there that was exposed to agent orange
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Take your issue to your local Federal House of Representatives Member and your Federal Senators. Give them as much detail as possible such as your name, rank at discharge, serial number, where you were stationed and what your duties while serving were as well as how/when you were exposed to Agent Orange. Best of luck! And thanks for your service!
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I have had blood clots and I'm trying to find out if it's connected to AGENT ORANGE. My prayers are with you and your father. I also served in Viet Nam. And no one in the history of my family has had anything like this. Just keep fighting. It's been a long time. GOD BLESS and good luck!! ED B.
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I contacted my Congressperson requesting her help in getting recognition of Pulmonary
Embolisms as a condition caused by Agent Orange exposure and received both a phone and a written reply. Included with the reply was a copy of her letter to the VA Director requesting that a study be completed vis-a-vis PEs and AO.
So, everyone reading this who was exposed and had PE or on behalf of one who was exposed, contact your Congressperson as did I. Best of luck! Chuck
Embolisms as a condition caused by Agent Orange exposure and received both a phone and a written reply. Included with the reply was a copy of her letter to the VA Director requesting that a study be completed vis-a-vis PEs and AO.
So, everyone reading this who was exposed and had PE or on behalf of one who was exposed, contact your Congressperson as did I. Best of luck! Chuck
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Just came across this discussion. I woke up Christmas 2014 coughing up blood and had a lung full of clots and a painful infarction. I was navy and in the delta planting sensors for detection of night activity. The water in the delta still is contaminated.
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i have been diagnosised with blood clots twice in my lungs and legs once in 2013 and again in 2017, i served in Vietnam from 69-71. not getting any help from the Va but it would be nice if they checked into this.
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Hawkins 2016 had. BLOOD Clot in lung was in Vietnam 68-69 doc could tell me way I had clot I am on blood thinner for life denied benefits by va
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My stepdad has had serious issues with blood clots in his legs for about 20 years. He has had numerous surgeries which included amputating both legs (not at the same time but within some years of each other.) The doctors told him they didn't know the cause and he never pushed the issue.
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