Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Support Group

Deep-vein thrombosis, also known as deep-venous thrombosis or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. It can be caused by something preventing blood from circulating or clotting normally. Join the support group if you are coping with DVT and find others who are going through the same challenges.

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JBoulie
JBoulie
i have been having thigh pain in the back of my right leg. Had doppler done today and they found an SVT in my right saphenous (sp?) vein. I am still currently on coumadin and i am theraputic....why????????? I don't want to be a coumadin lifer...i had one month left...i need support and words because i'm having a major breakdown right now!
rmb
rmb
Ok first, don't have a break down. Did your doctor diagnose the superficial clot, or did the ultra sound tech?

I've read that an SVT may sometimes occur together with a DVT. So maybe it's been there for a while. I also know that a previous DVT may predispose you to an SVT.

Talk to your hematologist or doc about what this means regarding long term warfarin.

It'll be ok.
TossNTurn
TossNTurn
I guess I'd want to know if the clot is new or old. If it came along the same time as the DVT, it may just not have dissolved yet. That does happen.

Also, be wary of ultrasound techs ... they don't always know what they are looking at. Make sure you get the info from a doctor and be sure to ask the questions that you have. It might not be a new clot at all.

Hang in there! Get the facts before you freak out!
JBoulie
JBoulie
The SVT was diagnosed firstly by the ultrasound tech, then she called the doc in to be safe. She said there was a small clot. My DVT was in the opposite leg and in the calf.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am on warfarin for life after my second clot (previous one was 12 yrs ago.) I wish I had kept on warfarin after the frst one. Its not so bad it doesnt alter my life, I still work 48 to 60 hours per week night shifts. I socialise regulary, and have a good family life. It is highly unlikely that your clot is a new clot. My clot was from the thigh to under my stomach 3 months ago, only missed 5 shifts off work and am in no pain now just a shitty awful looking leg, but I wasnt going to be in any beauty pagents soon anyway. Try not to worry, hey there are worse afflictions you can have, like having a small willie, or even worse having a big one but not being able to do anything with it. In all seriousness though dont get your knickers in a twist you will be fine im sure. x
rmb
rmb
JBoulie,

I agree with Toss. Get the facts to figure out if it's an old superficial clot and talk about it with your doc to figure out if you need to be concerned. No one wants to be on warfarin for life but until you know what your doctor is going to recommend, try to take a deep breath and just see what happens. And no one can make you stay on warfarin for life. It's merely a recommendation. So get all the info about your situation first and see what your doc thinks, and then you get to decide.
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