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.
Hello,
i have just joined this community to get some info please if i may?
Today i got a pain in my lower left leg, close to the shin bone midway down. Now this pain started like a cramp but it got really painful, i tried the leg stretches like you do for a cramp(only ever had 1 in my life), but it only made it so much worse,the muscle was not hard or stiff or crampy, i was in tears with the pain. I couldn't sit or lie so i walked trying to find something to ease the pain, it helped but it was still there. I usually don't go to the doctor, or worry about aches and pains,but something did not feel right, I went to my local GP, she measured my leg, it was swollen but only slightly, it was red and hot and painful to touch, not the whole area, only 2 inches near my shin. She did my reflexes, pulse and blood pressure. She said she was looking for signs of DVT.
The doctor said she doesn't think it is DVT but doesn't know what it is, she said to go home and if it swells or gets worse tomorrow to come back to see her.
My questions are, should i be worried, what signs am i looking for, was the doctor too blase about this, does it sound similar to signs of DVT and any other info would be appreciated?
I am not on any meds, have not been flying, not pregnant or lying around.
Thank you.
i have just joined this community to get some info please if i may?
Today i got a pain in my lower left leg, close to the shin bone midway down. Now this pain started like a cramp but it got really painful, i tried the leg stretches like you do for a cramp(only ever had 1 in my life), but it only made it so much worse,the muscle was not hard or stiff or crampy, i was in tears with the pain. I couldn't sit or lie so i walked trying to find something to ease the pain, it helped but it was still there. I usually don't go to the doctor, or worry about aches and pains,but something did not feel right, I went to my local GP, she measured my leg, it was swollen but only slightly, it was red and hot and painful to touch, not the whole area, only 2 inches near my shin. She did my reflexes, pulse and blood pressure. She said she was looking for signs of DVT.
The doctor said she doesn't think it is DVT but doesn't know what it is, she said to go home and if it swells or gets worse tomorrow to come back to see her.
My questions are, should i be worried, what signs am i looking for, was the doctor too blase about this, does it sound similar to signs of DVT and any other info would be appreciated?
I am not on any meds, have not been flying, not pregnant or lying around.
Thank you.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
Please insist on having an u/s done to be sure.
~Dani
Good luck, I hope you don't actually have a clot.
~Dani
I shall go and get it checked out.
Hope you dont mind me hanging around here for a little bit to find out more personal experiences.
THANK YOU!