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.
It has being 4 months since my diagnoses of a DVT in my popliteal and superficial femoral veins. I can pretty much do everything I did before but still not the same . I don't have a lot of "pain" but have tingly, burning achey sensations. I think I felt better a month ago then now. I wear a compression stocking all the time with the exception of sleeping and bathing.
I have being to my doctor and he said it might stay that way. Generally after 6 months its not going to get much better. Has that being true for all of you out there?
Due to the extreme cold and snow where I live I am not exercising as much as I would like. I try to walk at least three times a week but lately cant get it done. Does the cold make DVT pain worse?
I am due to get off the warfarin the end of February, almost not looking forward to it - crazy I know but it does give me some sense of "safety".
Has being a life changing experience for sure.
To make things worse my regular Insurance I have through work won't cover me out of country because of my DVT - they wont cover me until I am 5 years post DVT. I am scheduled for a short flight in January - only 2 ours one way - my doctor okayed so I am going, just have to find another insurance provider. Being paying into my old one for 20 years and now they wont cover me - buggers...
having a bad day I think.....
I have being to my doctor and he said it might stay that way. Generally after 6 months its not going to get much better. Has that being true for all of you out there?
Due to the extreme cold and snow where I live I am not exercising as much as I would like. I try to walk at least three times a week but lately cant get it done. Does the cold make DVT pain worse?
I am due to get off the warfarin the end of February, almost not looking forward to it - crazy I know but it does give me some sense of "safety".
Has being a life changing experience for sure.
To make things worse my regular Insurance I have through work won't cover me out of country because of my DVT - they wont cover me until I am 5 years post DVT. I am scheduled for a short flight in January - only 2 ours one way - my doctor okayed so I am going, just have to find another insurance provider. Being paying into my old one for 20 years and now they wont cover me - buggers...
having a bad day I think.....
The clot I have in that leg is chronic and its still there. Even so, I don't have pain or discomfort or discoloration or anything. The leg is a bit larger than the other (about an extra inch around) but that's really it. No other residual issues.
I think a lot of people keep improving and changing well past six months. And I'll tell you I really didn't even wear my stockings after the first four weeks or so.
And yeah, I would think the cold could make DVT pain worse, especially if it is pretty severe cold. I know lots of people have increases in pain this time of year. Just back up a little and try to keep it elevated a little more. Maybe light heat if your doc is OK with it.
Have you considered trying to walk inside a local mall or something? Less cold, but still an opportunity to get that exercise.
Me personally, I would think you still have lots of time for improvement and healing, especially if you're only four months out from diagnosis. Hang in there!
Glad to here there still may be improvement in my leg. I just hate the cramps burning feeling but guess I will get use to it.
I had clots in the same veins, and I continued recovering. I'd say I was between 6 and 9 months when I got back to normal. I came off coumadin at month 7 without problems. I do whatever I want (within reason) and my DVT leg is only noticeably larger to me. I still get some cramps and flutters, but that's because there's permanent damage, not something wrong.
You'll continue to heal and learn what the new normal is for you. Continue to listen to your body and do what you can (sleep, healthy eating, exercise) to keep its repair system functional.
Sending good wishes your way!