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What Causes Persistent Pleuritic Pain After A Fertility Treatment?

Hi, Two years ago, I had bilateral pulmonary emboli with significant clot load in both pulmonary artery and multiple infarctions in my right lung. I was 45 at the time and very fit (doing crossfit 5 days a week). Turns out I have heterozygous factor v Leiden which, coupled with fertility treatment, this event was triggered. I continue to experience what feels like pleuritic pain regularly, particularly on the right side, though no where to the degree I did back then. Is this unusual? And will it ever stop bothering me?
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
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Hi,

Pleuritic pain is one of the unfortunate complications of pulmonary embolism. In most cases, the pain resolves with treatment of the embolism but in rare cases, if there is persisting inflammation of the pleura then it may continue. You may want to see your doctor or lung specialist for assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Pleuritic Pain After A Fertility Treatment?

Hi, Pleuritic pain is one of the unfortunate complications of pulmonary embolism. In most cases, the pain resolves with treatment of the embolism but in rare cases, if there is persisting inflammation of the pleura then it may continue. You may want to see your doctor or lung specialist for assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician