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Is It Advisable To Do Running Exercise After Healed Episodes Of PE?

ive had 2 episodes of PE last year, im on warfarin 5 mg since then..but now im starting to gain weight....i also had a lumbar disc collapse that time due to frequent coughing in PE....and back pain still remains, although intensity is decreased.....im myself a mbbs graduate, age 29...please advice me whether can i do at least running for weight loss as i cant do any abs exercise now due to back pain....and should i think in future to stop warfarin as infarcts have now healed in lungs....my thrombophilia screen was negative and venography was also normal....so it was Idiopathic PE...plz advice?
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely stop warfarin if the last PE (pulmonary embolism) episode is 8 months back.
Usually oral anti coagulants are given for 6-8 months after the diagnosis of PE.
So you can stop warfarin now because your thrombophilia profile is normal and you are not having DVT (deep venous thrombosis).
About running, yes, you should definitely start running.
No harm in it. Along with running, you should also consult dietician for dietary advice regarding weight loss.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is It Advisable To Do Running Exercise After Healed Episodes Of PE?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely stop warfarin if the last PE (pulmonary embolism) episode is 8 months back. Usually oral anti coagulants are given for 6-8 months after the diagnosis of PE. So you can stop warfarin now because your thrombophilia profile is normal and you are not having DVT (deep venous thrombosis). About running, yes, you should definitely start running. No harm in it. Along with running, you should also consult dietician for dietary advice regarding weight loss. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.