Lovenox Injections?

Question

Has anyone taken or currently taking Lovenox Injections as a replacement for coumadin when they've been trying to conceive since coumadin causes some birth defects? If so what's been your experience with it & how have you dealt with the daily injections. I've been doing it almost a year now & have been giving myself shots two times a day. Sometimes I get discouraged, but I know in the long run, if & when I ever get pregnant, it will be well worth it.

Answer 1

Hey there,
Do you have a clotting disorder? I have Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. I belong to a support group where many women have used Lovenox injections with very good results. I have to give myself injections of B-12, and I remember when I first started, I'd have sweaty palms, and the needle would hover over my skin for a couple of minutes before I could do it. You will get use to it though if you haven't already.

Do you have a high risk OB? If not, you will definately need one.

If you do have a clotting disorder, have you considered adding a baby aspirin to your regimen? Warfarin protects against venous clots, but not necessarily against arterial clots. Now, with Lovenox, I don't know if it's different.

I hope that you are blessed with a little bundle of joy very soon. You will be in my prayers!

God Bless,
Chris

P.S. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Answer 2

While I don't use Lovenox for myself, I've certainly injected it into enough patients. It can be rough and discouraging as you've discovered. Is there anything you'd like to talk about?

Answer 3

that's undemanding. yet by doing the injection you are able to specifically circumstances shrink the severity and the frequency of them. once you pinch the floor carry the pinch for length of the injection. some nurses disagree with this, yet even the Lovenox internet site tells you to hold the pinch of the floor till all the lovenox interior the physique. this might desire to help (yet not consistently) with countless the bruising. additionally verify your spouse remains surprisingly nonetheless for extra or less 15-20 minutes after the injection. this facilitates the medicine to artwork interior the process the physique. and that i chanced on it additionally help with the component that incorporates Lovenox. And once you p.c.. your spot of the shot-- % the section with the main flesh obtainable--- as you decide on fat and no hint of muscle. My husband gave me Lovenox injections throughout the time of my 0.33 trimester of my first being pregnant, and my finished being pregnant with my 2d infant. He grew to alter into very solid at them. And nevertheless bruising is extremely component of the technique, they decreased in sort. And if those issues nonetheless do not help. she would be able to purpose an ice p.c.. afterwards. I in no way needed the ice p.c.., yet I definitely have heard others use it with fulfillment.