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.
Hi everyone,
It'll be 28 days on Saturday since my DVT dx and starting treatment of Lovenox. I'm curious, what should be happening with the clot right now? How should I be feeling? I had a couple of really good pain-free days, but today my calf has been just aching. I've pretty much resumed normal life, except I definitely am more aware of my body and I try to take time to rest when I can. My HR is still pretty high, but I've got pregnancy and another medication (synthroid) that could be contributing factors.
I'm seeing my hematologist in another week so I was hoping you could shed some light until then.
Thank you!
It'll be 28 days on Saturday since my DVT dx and starting treatment of Lovenox. I'm curious, what should be happening with the clot right now? How should I be feeling? I had a couple of really good pain-free days, but today my calf has been just aching. I've pretty much resumed normal life, except I definitely am more aware of my body and I try to take time to rest when I can. My HR is still pretty high, but I've got pregnancy and another medication (synthroid) that could be contributing factors.
I'm seeing my hematologist in another week so I was hoping you could shed some light until then.
Thank you!
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For some folks, the clot is gone by four weeks out. For others, it'll take longer. Hard to say. If it is still there, your body is working on absorbing it and/or it is turning into sort of a "scar" and sticking to the vein wall. The chances of it breaking off and traveling is pretty much nil.
Having pain come and go is pretty normal during recovery, especially if you have some days that are more active than others. If you spend a day running errands and standing in lines, it'll probably hurt worse the next day than it would have if you spent the day on the couch watching TV or at the computer working. It just depends.