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Tingling Leg - Normal? Also RTW post DVT?
Posted by Heather |
Last Reply June 9, 2010
at 21:06
Started June 9, 2010 at 17:07 |
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Hi, just found this site, and it looks like it gives great advice and also reassurance. I had DVT in left calf about 3 months ago after a broken foot. Was on wafarin and Lovenox for a month and then ultrasound showed it had cleared so came off all meds. Blood tests show i have Factor V deviciency, but i was given 'ok' to fly to the UK (7hr flight). I came back last week and have had fairly constant mild tingling in my DVT leg since. No pain or swelling but it has me concerned. I followed the standard advice when on the flight. I am also meant to be going on a round the world trip soon for 10 months - has anyone with my types of symptons done this and if so what would you advise i ask the doctor? i see some people on this site get Lovenox to take just before flight so that may be an idea?? Any help very gratefully received - particularly about the impact of Factor 5 deficiency, as everything i find on the net seems rather vague. thanks very much. |
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DVT after calf muscle tear
Posted by Sandie Ballantyne |
Last Reply June 9, 2010
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Started May 16, 2010 at 08:40 |
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I tore my soleus muscle four and a half weeks ago complicated by a lot of bleeding into the calf and night pain. The calf swelled and the ankle and foot swelled greatly. The swelling did not entirely resolve, but last week the swelling and pain worsened and to cut a story short, I have a DVT. Have Clexane for the weekend and start warfarin tomorrow. I have walked on the leg (albeit after a fashion) from day 1 and am usually fit, thin , active and don't smoke (but over 50 and female). Has this happened to anyone else? |
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Too early to Cycle/Swim ..?
Posted by Mick |
Last Reply June 8, 2010
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Started June 8, 2010 at 15:35 |
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Hi I flew over to Philly from Europe on the 8th of April this year. While over there I noticed a tightening of the right calf muscle which I thought was muscle related. When I got back 4 days later it was worse and I was limping. Within a fortnight I saw my hematologist who diagnosed it as a superficial thrombosis after an Ultrasound. It got worse over the next 10 days and after another scan it had progressed to a DVT in lower leg / knee. On the 7th of May, I was put on Innohep (Tinzaparin) for 10 days as well as Warfarin for 3 months. INR is around 3. I would say its a good 10 days now since I have limped and the small bit of swelling that I had, has pretty much gone. I went for a 10k cycle yesterday and a light swim on Saturday calf is a bit sore today, but has not swollen up and the Vein is the same size Is it too early to be doing this sort of work out I figured that once the pain went while walking, I should be able to progress to swimming and cycling ... read more |
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Gout in knee and now painful swelling calf.
Posted by Paula |
Last Reply June 8, 2010
at 12:08
Started July 31, 2009 at 20:09 |
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Can an attack of gout cause a DVT or phlebitis. Had gout for a few days and now my calf of the affected leg is swollen and painful. Has anyone ever heard of this. |
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plavix and May-Thurners
Posted by EG |
Last Reply June 8, 2010
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Started May 24, 2010 at 18:13 |
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has anyone been switched from Coumadin to Plavix when DX with May- Thurners symdrome. if you have can you give me your experience with it. thanks |
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Type of Exercise?
Posted by Tim in Minnesota |
Last Reply June 7, 2010
at 14:24
Started June 1, 2010 at 20:35 |
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Quick summary: DVT almost 1 year ago (July 2009) full length of left lef (upper thigh to ankle). Started with walking about a month after DVT. Today I walk, bike, play tennis, and do circuit training with weights. The leg still turns colors though the swelling is minimal, and I wear the famous stockings daily. My question is what type of excercise do others do and what do they think is best. I started out strictly walking, but started to diversify with biking, circuit training with weights, and some tennis. At first I felt that walking was the only exercise that I should be doing because the goal was to increase circulation particularly in the lower legs, and to work on the pumps in my legs (calf muscles). However, I've always cross trained and missed the circuit training and cycling. What do people think? Should I just stick with the walking...is that the best? Or does it really matter that much as long as you keep moving? Thank you for any comments. |
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Previous dvt in pelvis and 2nd pregnancy
Posted by Carol5 |
Last Reply June 6, 2010
at 23:38
Started June 2, 2010 at 10:23 |
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I have had so many conflicting opinions from medical specialists regarding my risks in undertaking a 2nd pregnancy after getting a dvt in my pelvic area 10 days after the birth of my first child. The issue is that a scan revealed the clot never completely dissolved and the vein is likely to be narrower and damaged as a result. My leg does cause me quite a bit of grief (swelling, pain, esp at the end of the day) even two years post dvt. Am I mad to consider another pregnancy or is it possible with the help of clexane to do this safely? |
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What would you do??
Posted by Worrier |
Last Reply June 6, 2010
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Started June 6, 2010 at 16:40 |
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Okay so for the last year and a half, Ive had pains in my legs. All sorts of different pains that affect different parts of my legs. I have anxiety, and fear blood clots (DVT) About two months ago I had a DVT ultrasound, and then a week later i had a D-Dimer. Well the pains have come back. Should I go to the hospital and get another Ultrasound? Or will that just fuel my anxiety more?? Since Ive had it checked out in the past should I be okay?? Background info- none of my family has ever had a blood clot. Im not on birth control. im 22, walk everyday, and three dance classes a week. Just have really bad anxiety... THANK YOU |
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nerves
Posted by AB |
Last Reply June 5, 2010
at 07:42
Started May 27, 2010 at 01:31 |
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Hi all. I was diagnosed with DVT on Jan. 11th. Since then, I've dealt with the "normal" pains..leg swells and turns red when I've spent a lot of time on my feet. However, I have had pains the past two days that are, at times, as bad as when I was first diagnosed. I feel like I have a charlie-horse cramp in my calf that won't go away. At night, it's almost worse when I lie down. These are the symptoms that I presented with back in January. I've been on coumadin since I was diagnosed. My last INR was a 2.0, down from 2.8 the previous month. Am I just being overly nervous here? If I'm therapeutic, another clot is not likely to develop, correct? Thanks. |
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DVT affected for both legs
Posted by Surya |
Last Reply June 4, 2010
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Started May 12, 2008 at 10:08 |
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Hi All, I got affected with DVT for both of my legs. I consulted many doctors in India and every body suggested to use anticogulants only. But I got some information about alternate quick menthods to remove the clots. Does anyone know in india, anybody got the DVT and treated with other methods. Please help me. |
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Pre-Op Blood clot or DVT
Posted by Jen |
Last Reply June 4, 2010
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Started June 4, 2010 at 16:15 |
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My husband (37 ) injured his knee playing soft ball. 2 days later he saw the Ortho that scheduled a MRI for him.Exactly one week later(before the MRI was done) my husband woke up with horriable pain in his left calf(same leg he injured).We called the Ortho who said to go to the ER and have an ultrasound done to check for blood clots. ER found a clot on a superficial vein and told us it was no big deal.Told him to take asprin and f/u with our PCP. 2 days later he followed up with our PCP who advised him to stay on asprin.Within the next week the MRI was done and he received the report from the Ortho that he would need surgery- this whole time the pain has not really subsided from the clot found at the ER. 4 days later he had the knee surgery. Dr put him on Lovenox 30 mg once a day,but never addressed the orgional blood clot.3 days later hubbys leg looked like a balloon from the ankle up and he went to Ortho for a check up and to have the bandages removed.Dr said swelling was normal,n... read more |
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INR Changes
Posted by Helen |
Last Reply June 4, 2010
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Started November 18, 2009 at 19:10 |
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Hi I had a clot in my left thigh when I was 29 weeks pregnant. Since having my baby in June I have been on warfarin and was told I would be on it for 6 months. My INR levels have been stable around 2 for most of the time I've been on it. In the last month my INR level dropped to 1.9 and now to 1.7 so I've had to increase my dosage. I don't know what may have caused this as I have not changed my diet. Can feeling stressed or an increase in exercise affect your INR. I was really hoping that I would be able to stop the warfarin next month but now I'm not so sure. Just wondered if anyone else had a similar experience and if they have any advice? |
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Post DVT- purpura/low INR
Posted by Audrey |
Last Reply June 4, 2010
at 06:34
Started May 25, 2010 at 18:38 |
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I was dx'd with DVT (Facto V Leiden)last June and was on Coumadin until Dec. I am now taking baby aspirin every day. For years I have been dealing with neuro problems and decided to start the round of doctors and tests again. I just got back an extensive panel of blood tests and noticed that my INR an PT levels are below the reference range. I have also been bruising very easily and have petechiea and purpura. This does not make sense with the INR level to me. Can anybody help me understand this? |
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few questions about DVT
Posted by Barbara |
Last Reply June 4, 2010
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Started June 3, 2010 at 21:50 |
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Ok so I just have a few questions. Are DVT painful? Like something is wrong painful. I read on Wikipedia, that only 3% of people who develop this disease die, and in MOST cases people will have symptoms. I have a phobia of blood clots, (working on it with a counselor) But every time I feel a pain in my legs I assume DVT. Ive had three ultrasounds, lots of D-Dimers and everything was fine. Just looking for a little information. My drs arent very helpful, and tell me to relax. THANK YOU |
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New DVT
Posted by Vicki |
Last Reply June 3, 2010
at 23:58
Started October 18, 2009 at 16:48 |
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Hello, I am only 21 years old and was diagnosed with an extensive dvt from my hip to my foot in my left leg around 3 weeks ago. I had travelled on a short flight. Although I am used to frequently travelling by plane on much longer flights. I did have my lymphnode on my groin up for an unexplained reason. My doctor put it down to a skin infection although there was nothing to be seen on the surface of my whole leg. We thought it could have been caused by an ingrown hair or using non sterile tweezers. I was put on antibiotics and then flew the next day. I walked around a bit on the flight. However we flew a cheap airline and so the seats would not recline. I am guessing the pressure of the gland pushing on the vein for a few hours did not help. I am also on the pill. I am so freaked out by the news that a lot of people have had clots due to yaz and yasmin. I am taking Yaz. My clot took around 4-5 days to show any real sign. It eventually blew up and after 3 days of resting, and anti ... read more |
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after dvt
Posted by sue |
Last Reply June 3, 2010
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Started October 22, 2008 at 13:01 |
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Having developed a dvt 9 weeks ago my right leg where i had/have the dvt seems to be ok other than aching now and again. I am taking warfarin having regular blood tests and doctors and dvt clinic are happy with my progress. So why am i so stressed and anxious all the time? I constantly worry about the clot moving. Why do some of the medical pofession tell me that it would be gone by now and others say that even if i have a scan it will still be there.I am so confused by it all. Does anyone else feel like this? |
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High Doses of warfarin
Posted by Sharon |
Last Reply June 2, 2010
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Started February 6, 2010 at 17:58 |
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Here I am again my daughter is 19 and on 10/11mg daily she is bleeding heavily (constant period) but blood levels are good at 2.3 never been higher than 3.5 - Does anyone else take such large doses?? |
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Percentage chance of a PE?
Posted by Carl |
Last Reply June 2, 2010
at 01:49
Started May 31, 2010 at 16:21 |
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What are the statistics that a dvt sufferer will develop a PE? What's the percentage rate of getting one before treatment and also during treatment and when the treatment has finished? My GP keeps saying it is rare, less than one in a hundred on treatment and one in a hundred before treatment. Are these just words of comfort? |
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Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots
Posted by N |
Last Reply May 31, 2010
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Started March 8, 2010 at 02:47 |
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TUESDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- People with active inflammatory bowel disease are much more likely to develop blood clots than people without the condition, a new study suggests.. Overall, people with IBD were found to be 3.4 times more likely to develop a blood clot and eight times more likely at the time of an IBD flare. But the risk rose to 16 times higher if a flare occurred when the person was not hospitalized. The study was published online Feb. 8 in The Lancet. The researchers said the findings suggest that active IBD might be a far greater risk factor for blood clots than previously believed. "We believe that the medical profession needs to recognize the increased risk in people with inflammatory bowel disease when assessing the likelihood of venous thromboembolism and to address the difficulty of reducing this risk in patients with a flare who are not admitted to hospital," wrote Dr. Matthew J. Grainge, of the University of Nottingham, and his colleagues. ... read more |
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Warafin Negative Impacts on Running?
Posted by Rich G. |
Last Reply May 31, 2010
at 03:58
Started August 27, 2008 at 20:42 |
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Good Day folks, Let me tell you my story and see if there is any good sound advice out there. I am a late 37 year old white male. I am in excellent physical condition now. I workout constantly. I have set a goal being able to run a 2 mile course in 18 minutes. I can maintain the pace of a 9 minute mile for the first mile, but the second mile just gasses me so I usual finish at 20:30. I have to wonder, since I am on 8mg of Warafin a day, and the Dr. seems to think that my blood should be 4 times as thin as most people, I wonder, if my fatigue in the second mile can be attributed to the blood thinner? Thoughts.... |
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