Nuvaring And Side Effects Of The Ring | Nuvaring Lawsuits Attorney Lawyer

by Steve Fields on May 3rd, 2009

The association between Nuvaring and side effects that involve blood clots continues to generate controversy as women suffer from deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and strokes while using the birth control ring. Many women have looked into Nuvaring lawsuits to help cover the cost of medical bills and time lost from work.

Deep vein thrombosis treatment must occur immediately with the goal of stopping your blood clot from getting larger, preventing the clot from breaking loose and flowing to your lungs, and preventing DVT from occurring again.

DVT Treatment options include:

1. Blood Thinners. Medications used to treat the deep vein thrombosis side effects of the ring include the use of anticoagulants. These are drugs that decrease your blood’s ability to clot. While they do not break up existing blood clots, they can prevent clots from getting bigger or reduce your risk of developing additional clots. Common anticoagulants include heparin and warfarin. Heparin is given through a vein (intravenously, or IV) or as an injection. Warfarin is given as a pill. Treatment usually involves taking blood thinners for at least 3 months to prevent existing clots from growing.

The use of heparin and warfarin must be closely monitored because both can have side effects, such as an increased risk of bleeding. On the other hand, if your dose is too low, you are at increased risk of additional blood clots. To monitor the effects of blood thinners, you will need periodic blood tests to check how long it takes your blood to clot.

2. Filters. If you are at a high risk for pulmonary embolism and you cannot take medicines to thin your blood, a vena cava filter may be used. The filter is inserted into the vena cava, the large vein that returns blood to the heart from the abdomen and legs. This filter prevents clots from breaking loose and lodging in your lungs.

3. Compression Stockings. These tight-fitting, elastic stockings are worn on the leg from your foot to about the level of your knee. This pressure helps reduce the chances that your blood will pool and clot. They should be worn for at least a year if possible.

Your doctor also may recommend that you prop up or elevate your leg when possible, use a heating pad, and take walks. These measures may help reduce the pain and swelling that can happen with DVT.

Prevention

Preventing deep vein thrombosis is far easier than treating it after it has occurred. Common preventive measures include:
1. Medications. Take prescribed medications as directed and check in with your doctor regularly to see if they need to be modified.
2. Vitamin K and Blood Thinners. If you take blood thinners (anticoagulants), watch your intake of vitamin K, which can affect how drugs like warfarin work.
3. Get moving. If you will be sitting for a long time, exercise your lower calf muscles, and whenever possible, get up and walk around. If you have been on bed rest, the sooner you get moving, the less likely blood clots will develop.
4. Lifestyle changes. Lose weight, quit smoking and control your blood pressure. Obesity, smoking and high blood pressure all increase your risk of deep vein thrombosis.
5. Compression stockings. Wear if recommended by your doctor.

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