Factor V Leiden and Lovenox

babytime

I am on lovenox shots for factor v leiden and protein s deficiency. I was just wondering how often others who are on lovenox get ultrasounds/blood tests/ or see their doctor. I have an ultrasound every 4 weeks which is what normal people do as far as I am concerned and I had some extra blood tests in the beginning but not anymore.

babytime

Anyone?

[Deleted User]

I have Lupus (SLE) & protein S deficiency. I am on Lovenox injections 30mg alternating between 1 on one day, 2 on the next (alternating days). I have a filter in my main artery to block future clots from going into my heart & lungs. I am on blood thinners for life I don't have a ton of appointments though. Depends on the severity & your doctor. My INR levels have always been so stable I don't require as frequent monitoring as possible.

babytime

Best of luck in your pregnancy! So far they checked my levels once and I am 16 weeks.

[Deleted User]

Same to you! How are you feeling? Lovenox makes me so nauseated. I am 27wks, having my 5th baby, I have 4 daughters, this is a boy. Never had this before (got sick almost 2yrs ago, developed Lupus, etc) so this medication is a new experience.

babytime

Thank you! I also get nauseas from the lovenox shots and tons of bruises but other than that I am feeling okay. Previously, I had two miscarriages at around 5 weeks so this is my first viable pregnancy. I am excited but nervous at the same time! That is great that you are getting your boy! I am not sure what I am having yet.

[Deleted User]

What is your dosage & how often? I have slowed down on my bruising, thankfully. I had some that were so horrible & they just got bigger, so when I would do another shot, the injection site would literally pour blood out. I am on Zofran, so that helps some. I am sorry to hear you had previous losses, those are so difficult to get thru. How old are you? Where are you from/live? I am 27, born/raised/live in Phoenix Arizona. There is another member on here, @artistmamma who has to be on Lovenox as well.

babytime

The one good thing about the lovenox is that the medicine is not burning as much as it used to. May be I have gotten used to it? I have been taking 60 mg twice a day since 4.5 weeks. I am 32 from NY. Yes the losses were definitely hard even though they were so early on. But this is the first time I actually heard a heartbeat and saw a baby at the ultrasound which gives me a lot of hope!

[Deleted User]

I don't have factor 5 but I do take lovenox. 60 once a day. 4 weeks is a little far appart. I see my specialist every 4 weeks and my ob also every four so I see a doctor every two weeks.

SemperFiwife

I do have Factor V and I've been on Lovenox since I was 14 weeks preggo, now i'm 33. I have to see 2 doctors a high risk dr once a month for ultrasound and my obgyn, now that im getting closer I see my high risk every two weeks for ultrasounds, I have to go twice a week for nonstress tests and I see my obgyn every 2 weeks too. I've been injecting 40 mg once a day, and by 36 weeks i'm starting on Heparin, which is a twice a day injection. I've heard that Heparin doesnt hurt as much as Lovenox does, it still burns when I inject with Lovenox as of right now.. I cant wait for this pregnancy to be over!! I hate neddles, lol.

SemperFiwife

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babytime

@semperfiwife thanks for the response. I went for an ultrasound the other day and the doc told me at 20 weeks I will start having an ultrasound every two weeks to check for heart blockage in the baby. I have been reading a lot of posts of women starting heparin towards the end of their pregnancy. My doctor said that I will be on lovenox until the day before I am induced. You are almost there! Are you going to be induced? Is this your first? I don't like the needles either but it makes it worth it that the pregnancy has lasted this far I wish you the best!

dadof2n1togo

My wife is on clexane (heparin) for a previous dvt. She says only time it hurts is when the liquid is cold, so that may be a problem also for you. She was told the same with her insulin and to keep the open one at room temp but out of direct sunlight obviously.

babytime

@semperfiwife thanks for the response. I went for an ultrasound the other day and the doc told me at 20 weeks I will start having an ultrasound every two weeks to check for heart blockage in the baby. I have been reading a lot of posts of women starting heparin towards the end of their pregnancy. My doctor said that I will be on lovenox until the day before I am induced. You are almost there! Are you going to be induced? Is this your first? I don't like the needles either but it makes it worth it that the pregnancy has lasted this far I wish you the best!

babytime

@dadof2n1togo Yes that may have been the reason. Thanks and good luck to you and your wife!

SemperFiwife

@babytime This is my second pregnancy, on my first one I got preeclamsia and they didnt know why, I had an emergency c-section because the placenta ruptured, so this time they did lots if tests and found out about the Factor V, that was the reason I got the preeclamsia to begin with. I will be having a scheduled c-section in 4 weeks, so far thanks to the blood thinners i've had a normal pregnancy, I am very happy about that, I was afraid of having complications again. Are you having your baby naturally? Is this your first? Good luck to you! I hope everything goes well

babytime

It's good that your doctor did the testing after you had the initial complications. I had two early miscarriages before I found out that I had factor v. I have to be induced a couple of weeks early due to the lovenox. This is my first, I am excited but nervous!

Carsons_mommy

I am on lovenox. 30 mg twice a day and ill also be switching to heparin around 36 weeks. I will have to take 3 shots a day then I see a regular ob and a high risk ob. I go to each once a month.