C section + clots on lungs

Hiya, long story short I just wanted to find out if anyone else has had this and could help me work out if my symptoms sound likely of a clot on the lungs? I’m on blood thinners for 6 weeks and irresponsibly I hadn’t been taking them consistently. This morning at 4am I was woken out of my sleep with pain in my ribs that took my breath. Called an ambulance for myself as I had my little boy and it felt as if my body was shutting down. I felt sick, dizzy, I couldn’t function. Got to hospital, vomited profusely outside, they xrayed + ct scanned me along with bloods, bloods have come back with something in particular slightly raised that would be an indication of a clot and now I’m waiting for them to let me know of the CT scan results. I’m doing a lot better but I don’t feel 100%. Anyone else had any experience of something similar?

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Symptoms of a blood clot in your lungs are usual a sharp pain in your chests and shortness of breath.
The raised blood test was likely to be a Ddimer. It’s not a conclusive test and it’s only really useful if it’s negative. It can be positive for a number of reasons.
The only way to truly confirm is with a CT scan which you’ll have given your history and symptoms.
Once picked up in or can be easily treated. Early diagnosis and treatment is key.
Take your blood thinners!! They’re so important! But you know that now and hindsight is a great thing.

it was the Ddimer, thank you!! I was all clear in the end and everything was okay. Pain is stagnant but no where near as it was. Thanks for your reply x

glad the scan was clear. Hopefully it’s spooked you into making sure you take your blood thinners 😂

it absolutely did I’m shit scared of the risk by a thousand after that 😂

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