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I rarely post, just read. I know it is normal for my DVT leg to swell up during the day and go back down during the night when I sleep. I was on my feet most of yesterday and did a lot of stooping up and down. My lower leg was much larger than usual at bedtime. Normal this morning but a bit painful thigh muscles..
Anyone know what causes this effect? I had my groin to ankle clot last March and take I Xarelto. I am also diabetic and right at my optimum weight. Exercise about an hour at the gym most days.
Thanks.
Anyone know what causes this effect? I had my groin to ankle clot last March and take I Xarelto. I am also diabetic and right at my optimum weight. Exercise about an hour at the gym most days.
Thanks.
rmb
It may just be from over doing it, especially being on your feet most of the day. I tend to get a lot of swelling when I've been on my feet a lot.
emt4
It's usually caused by faulty valves. My leg swelling is worse some days than others depending on how much I've been on my feet. I have to wear the compression stocking because the valves don't work and as soon as I stand up without it, my leg turns purple and swells (and is very painful).I read that you stopped wearing compression when you switched to Xarelto, if that's correct could you wear it on days you're on your feet more?
Sabalo
Thanks for advice. My wife also suggested I wear the stocking on days I know I will be on feet a lot. I shall do this.
emt4
I don't why your doc said it was ok to ditch the stockings when you switched to Xarelto, it doesn't matter what anticoag you're on, PTS can still develop. So if it were me, I'd wear them more than not. Good idea to at least put them on when you're on your feet more.
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