If you really think you have a new DVT, then you can always go to the ER. Tell them you're history of clots and they'll check you out.

As far as symptoms, you can google DVT and PE symptoms and you will find lots of resources for common symptoms.

In terms of doctors in general, I think it may help to find a new internist first and discuss your concerns and see if he recommends a hematologist. There really aren't specific DVT or PE doctors. DVTs and PEs can be treated by primary care docs, internists, cardiologists, hematologists, etc. Usually, there's really no need for seeing ongoing specialists if you no longer have a PE or DVT, unless there's some chronic condition you suffer because of your PE or DVT. Not all doctors recommend stockings. It depends on the clot and on your recovery.

In theory, most/all primary doctors should be able to take care of clot patients. In reality, some are better than others. I've had nearly all of my clot care taken care of by primary doctors and have had really good luck there.

I think, first, you should find out if you have a clot. (A trip to the ER should take care of this. Any type of clot IS consider an emergency, so they can diagnose you, if that's the case.)

Second, regardless of whether you do or don't have a clot, it is probably time to start looking for a doctor. If you do have any doctors in your new area that you like (even a dentist), you can always call their office and ask for recommendations. You could also ask in the ER, if you have a doctor/nurse that you like there.

Plus, you can always just hit your insurance website and print out a list of options. Find one who has decent reviews online and set up a "meet and greet" appointment. During this, you can submit your health history and find out their normal protocol for dealing with clots patients. If you're not comfortable, go check out someone else. It's better to do this kind of visit before you need them, if you can. I did a meet and greet with my current doctor--and was really happy I did when I got a second DVT a few months later. With my health history already on file, I was quickly sent for an ultrasound and diagnosed.

Definitely be pro-active in checking for a new clot. After that, think about finding a new doc. Keep us posted!

I went to a new Internist and she didn't think there was a clot, but I wasn't very enthusiastic about her lack of concern. I took her an article that I was told about by a doctor doing platelet research on using low dose warfarin for people with DVT/PE and she hadn't heard anything about it. The article from the NIH was almost 10 years old. The other day she sent me a follow-up article that concurred that people with DVT/PE do very well on this treatment and she suggested I find a hematologist. It would have been nice if she had offered a referral, but at least she didn't just throw my article in the trash. Now I am looking for a hematologist.

Actually, the fact that she followed up on the article and did her own research speaks well of her, in my opinion. She offered further treatment options too, so it doesn't sound like she blew you off completely.

I try not to judge too harshly if doctors aren't caught up on every little medical recommendation or study. Hundreds (thousands?) of medical studies are published every year and I think most doctors tend to prioritize treating patients over reading every single one, especially if it isn't in their particular field of expertise. Again, it seems good that she listened to you and reviewed the article you brought in. To me, you might be able to build a good working relationship with a doctor like that.

Of course, if you don't have a good gut feeling about a doctor, that's worth listening to as well... and could be cause to try to find someone else. That's up to you and how you felt about the entire appointment.

Good luck finding a hemo! You could call her office back and see if they have a hemo that they like and/or recommend. Often, doctor's offices just have list of specialists at the front desk that they refer their patients to. Also, it's helpful if your doctors know each other and will talk to each other... I've gotten better medical care more than once as a result of relationships my doctors have with each other.

Yeah I agree with Toss. And I have learned over the years if I want something I need to ask. So if you would like a referral, just ask for one. I mean, most docs these days all work in provider groups and hospital systems so they usually recommend someone within their system so it is curious why she didn't do that for you. You may want to follow up with her office and see if they can recommend one.