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.

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knee injury and DVT

hattie886
hattie886
Haven't been here for a while but I'm so grateful for your wisdom around DVTs.
I fell hard on my right knee last week - the same leg that has my DVT (femoral ankle to pelvis, post-surgery). Now my calf is very sore whenever I'm on it. I don't see how the fall could have done anything to the DVT but I'm starting to get worried - pain for more than a week now, very aching.
Any experience with this?
Thanks.
rmb
rmb
Hi, maybe you pulled a muscle when you fell. Think it's hard to say though. Maybe check in with your doc. To put your mind at ease.
TossNTurn
TossNTurn
If it is keeping you up at night with worry, I'd check in with the doc. A co-pay is worth it for the peace of mind.
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