I am currently taking Warfarin and will be the rest of my life. Haven't played yet, but curious as to getting hit by the ball or racquet will do to my body. Anyone out there gone thru this? I'm thinking Tennis is going to be my new sport...lol.

Not being a doctor, I have no idea of your particular health concern. ALWAYS ASK YOUR PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR if you should be playing racquetball. Since everyone has different racquetball playing styles, make sure to INFORM your doctor if you are diving around on the floor, crashing into the walls, playing people that are dangerous, or doing anything that can be harmful. Are you worried about your health condition, or side effects of the medication?

Having used Plavix for a few years, and now aspirin, one gets some real colorful donuts. Outside of the colorful markings I have not had any other problems.

Plavix for life player here. Ya, I'm curious myself as far as clots, post light-up. From being resistant to bruising, to a complete 180, you have given me concern to ask my cardiologist next visit, 6/29.
Just goes to show ya ...

I did show the doc's a picture of i think Aaimee Riuz's leg from the Pan American games and they just went ooh and not sure about that. Might just have to play and see what happens...

I guess I wasn't that far off in my first reply about talking to your doctor. Also make sure you are aware of all the “foods” and “drinks” to avoid, and any herbs, supplements, vitamins and medicines that should be avoided. If you can, email your questions to your doctor (office) so everyone can understand each other. Hope everything works out OK!

National Blood Clot Alliance, “Athletes and Blood Clots”
http://www.stoptheclot.org/News/article126.htm

Athlete-Specific c Challenges and Questions

Most often, an active individual – be it an athlete or one who remains physically fit through routine training and exercise – is suddenly stymied by the affects of his/her clotting incident. Questions, lots of questions, are poised to the care-giver. Of paramount importance for the athlete are particularly the two following issues:

a) Can I continue my sport while on warfarin?

A solid medical assessment should be made whether the person who has had a blood clot can come off warfarin or should remain on it. Being on warfarin increases the risk for bleeding. Therefore, contact sports and sports with a risk for serious injury, such as football, hockey, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, alpine skiing, or boxing should not be pursued by a person on warfarin. However, athletes such as runners, bicyclists or triathletes may be able to continue their sport, but they should adapt their activities to avoid trauma that might put them at risk for bleeding (avoid situations leading to bicycle crashes, etc.). Individual blood thinning treatment plans can also be designed, such as (a) a decrease in warfarin dosage a few days prior to athletic events that would otherwise put the person at increased risk for bleeding, (b) switching the athlete who should be on long-term blood thinners to low molecular weight heparin shots during the athletic season and interrupting the shots for competitions that pose a risk for bleeding, (c) stopping blood thinners during the season and accepting a higher risk for blood clots during that time, but restarting warfarin during the off season. Finally, an athlete may decide to switch from a high risk bleeding competitive sport to one with a lower risk. Obviously, these are all very individual treatment decisions that should be thoroughly discussed between the patient’s personal physician, the patient, and the team physician (if the patient is participating in a team sport) .

Source: National Blood Clot Alliance, “Athletes and Blood Clots” - http://www.stoptheclot.org/News/article126.htm

Jordan

I guess I wasn't that far off in my first reply about talking to your doctor.

Sorry Jordan I'm trying to make sure I understand what you're saying here. I went back to your first post and re-read. Are you stating that you are not far off by telling someone to contact their doctor with a medical question or am I missing something?
I don't know how clotting occurs naturally yet alone on blood thinners. Thinners are supposed to minimize clotting thus preventing the potential for heart attacks, strokes, and whatever else. But obviously clotting must occur to stop any type of cuts or internal bleeding. Tough balance medical professionals are trying to accomplish here.

Tony, you picking on me again?

I have no idea why he is taking this medication or what his risks are by playing racquetball. Normally, there are warnings associated with certain meds, which may apply more or less, depending on the use and person. Often some meds list terrible possible side effects that can occur, but are very rare. Doing a quick research on this med, I read questions that athletes had, and that each answer suggested discussing the individual sport and active lifestyle with their doctor- YES, that is an open ended suggestion, but you would be surprised at how many people fail to ask questions, or listen to their doctors, or read and follow the medical advice on the medicine.

No picking JK. Just didn't understand what you meant. It read kind of funny to me, so I thought I'd ask. You have a way of patting yourself on the back and that's why I re-read it to try to follow your beaming about not being far off by telling them to "ask their doctor". I guess most would consider that a no brainer, but you are correct some would blindly follow their doctors without asking.

Jordan

Tony, you picking on me again?

I have no idea why he is taking this medication or what his risks are by playing racquetball. Normally, there are warnings associated with certain meds, which may apply more or less, depending on the use and person. Often some meds list terrible possible side effects that can occur, but are very rare. Doing a quick research on this med, I read questions that athletes had, and that each answer suggested discussing the individual sport and active lifestyle with their doctor- YES, that is an open ended suggestion, but you would be surprised at how many people fail to ask questions, or listen to their doctors, or read and follow the medical advice on the medicine.

I had a blood clot from my left leg break off and bust into 5 other little pieces get stuck into my lungs. I started to run out of air and took myself to the emergency room. After being in the hospital for 3 1/2 days they found out i have Factor 5 Leiden and thus will have to be on Warfarin the rest of my life.

jason frank

I had a blood clot from my left leg break off and bust into 5 other little pieces get stuck into my lungs. I started to run out of air and took myself to the emergency room. After being in the hospital for 3 1/2 days they found out i have Factor 5 Leiden and thus will have to be on Warfarin the rest of my life.

Jason were they able to determine that particular clot was from being lit up from a racquetball hit?
Good luck with your health issues.

tonyh

jason frank

I had a blood clot from my left leg break off and bust into 5 other little pieces get stuck into my lungs. I started to run out of air and took myself to the emergency room. After being in the hospital for 3 1/2 days they found out i have Factor 5 Leiden and thus will have to be on Warfarin the rest of my life.

Jason were they able to determine that particular clot was from being lit up from a racquetball hit?
Good luck with your health issues.

No, the clot just formed from having the Factor 5 Leiden. They said maybe because i went from Farming and being real active to a desk job, they are not really sure what made it happen. I guess now they are starting to test more people with clots, for the Factor 5 Leiden.