What is Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT

Deep-vein thrombosis, also known as deep-venous thrombosis or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. It commonly affects the leg veins, such as the femo...

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So that explains a lot...
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I've been using 'large' size compression stockings when I could have been using 'small.' Guess I've had a lot of swelling go down since the first few months after I had DVT. Duh I didn't even think to get remeasured until I reordered stockings! Oh well. I suppose that would explain why my legs have been so achy and more swollen than usual...

We live we learn right? Lol...
Posted on 11/03/09, 01:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/09/09  11:28am
" This is great advice, and something I never thought of. Thanks for sharing. "

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