My 80YO mom had knee joint replacement May 22. She's in rehab now and is on Lovenox to prevent clots. After a few days, I have been told, she will switch to Coumadin for a while. SOP w/ joint replacement.
Today she complained about feeling like she is freezing to death -- shivering profusely, she said. She says this is because of the "shots."
I didn't see cold intolerance listed on the internet as a side effect of Lovenox. She is a diabetic, on insulin. Don't now what other meds she is on. She said she's not running a fever.
I suggested she have my dad bring her a warm-up jacket from home, or put on her bath robe (it's a fairly thick one).
Am interested in any side effects folks have had with Lovenox. I haven't had to use it yet.
Today she complained about feeling like she is freezing to death -- shivering profusely, she said. She says this is because of the "shots."
I didn't see cold intolerance listed on the internet as a side effect of Lovenox. She is a diabetic, on insulin. Don't now what other meds she is on. She said she's not running a fever.
I suggested she have my dad bring her a warm-up jacket from home, or put on her bath robe (it's a fairly thick one).
Am interested in any side effects folks have had with Lovenox. I haven't had to use it yet.
