Amlou0925 there are many variables of course with this question but from what my Hematologist has told me and I have researched on my own it just depends on size of DVT, how much blockage, and if it dissapating. I have a chronic clot which is forever scarred into the vein lining so I will always have some amount of swelling and possibly some pain. I have the same issue as you from what it sounds like 1 clot just behind the knee. The pain or swelling comes from the fact that oxygenated blood is not correctly circulating to those muscles during exercise. I found compressions socks or sleeves help during exercise and with time the pain could very well go away. Just give it time is all I can say. Again, I could be wrong in telling you this but its what I understand. Wish you all the best!

It took me a while to get to the point where I could walk--nevermind run--without pain. There's no way I could have gone for a jog at 6 weeks. You might have needed to work up to running a little bit slower. Also, if you have compression stockings, it's definitely a good idea to wear them during exercise.

I also had a chronic clot in my right leg. At least, I thought it was chronic. It disappeared completely somewhere between 5 and 9 years. Even though I had the chronic clot, I was pretty much pain-free between 6 months and 12 months after diagnosis, although I still tended to drop into a limp when I was tired up until about two years.

You should definitely try running again. Maybe even just some long walks would be a good start. Use compression stockings and keep your leg elevated afterwards. Light heat or ice also, depending on what your doc says is OK. The pain is pretty common but it does get less over time.

Thank you both so much for your help! My clot went from just below my knee to mid-calf, so to me it seemed pretty long. The first run I did without compression sleeves, the second one I used them as I though it might help with the pain. I have been walking, but not super fast and no longer than 3 miles (with my dogs). I will try the heat and ice as well as going more slowly to getting back into running. I also see my hematologist again on Feb 4th and will ask her about it as well. Thank you again! It's nice to know I'm not alone. :)

Hi,

I'm not a runner, but I can tell you that any high impact exercise was was painful to me for a while. I even tried exercise classes where there was jumping or a lot of foot work and that was painful too. I had no problem walking and hiking outside, but I had a lot of pain walking on a treadmill for some reason. Actually, for me I found bike riding to be the easiest exercise and it seemed to help with my circulation. Sometimes it's just finding the right exercise initially, but I don't think you need to write off running all together.

Hang in there!

Thank you! I tried biking on Sunday and it was definitely easier than running. My leg was achy after the bike ride, but it wasn't too bad. It's also good to have an idea about the time to expect the pain. Thank you! :)

I had a small dvt below the knee. I am over 2 months out and still on xarelto. I had gotten to the point where I didn't even feel my leg. The past couple of weeks I have been walking/running/hiking on overdrive..averaging about 6 miles a day. Today I am feeling it..pain in lower back..dvt leg..wore compression stockings to work and dialing it down a bit. Is this pain normal? I took a couple of tylenol. Nancy

As others have stated, it just takes time. I had a very large clot, and I started just walking around the block. It was hard. I am now 3years out from my first clot, and can do most activity with no problem. Well, except dancing. For some reason, it makes my leg uncomfortable. It is probably a good thing, as I have no rhythm! Just pace yourself...you'll get there!