I don't want to scare you, but my DVT did feel exactly like a cramp in my calf, the first day I was kind of confused by it and thought it was strange, by the second day I knew something wasn't right since it had gotten so much worse, and it was definitely difficult for me to walk or even to stand on it. I had no other "normal" symptoms of DVT like swelling, hot or red spots or anything, just the pain. Are the cramps in just one leg or both? I'd probably tend to be more worried if it's just one. Have you done anything that would be a reasonable cause of the pain? Even if you have, it's probably best to talk to your doctor if you feel cramping that's so bad you're having difficulty walking. Better a false alarm than another PE.

Hope it gets better soon!
Sarah

Well I went to the doctor and he sent me to ER and everything came out fine thank goodness! And yes it is only the right leg that hurts. And no I did nothing to cause it. They say that it is a muscle cramp and they have given me meds.

I'm so glad that it was okay. Did your doctor give any other reason as to why you might have that bad of a cramp in your leg? I hope it gets better for you over the next few days.

no nothing... Just gave me really strong muscle relaxers. It felt better this morning but since i've been walking on it it hurts bad again. Thats what worried my gp enough to send me to the er is that she has no clue what would cause one sided pain. who knows but thanks for your response!

Did they give you an ultrasound/doppler test at ER? I would prefer to have that done before accepting that there isn't a problem.
I've learnt through experience not to take 'no' for an answer - the doctors aren't infallible.
Phoebe.

Are you on Lovenox or heparin shots? I started having cramps in my muscles after 2 weeks of Lovenox shots. I was told that these shots can mess with your uptake of calcium. I started taking corral calcium and the cramps went away after one day. This was 5 months ago. I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant so that may have something to do with it??

HI M.
The other thing is : how is your potasium intake? Lack of potassium can and will creat muscle cramps.
Have you been doing any physical activities, I know you were talking of doing some running and stuff...
If you deplete your electrolytes(potassioum,calcium, sodium...) this is often the results.
The solution, Gatorade or any good sport drink (NOT TALKING OF ENERGY DRINKS) stay away from those, Red Bull can help in forming clots, ya don't want that...
Hope things do get better.
D.

Hi again....

I'm glad Dero mentioned about the potassium, as I know that can be an issue for some people. I want to add something else, and I've been debating all day whether to say this or not because the last thing I would want to do is unnecessarily worry anyone, but I just want to mention to please keep a careful eye on how you're feeling. If the pain gets worse or extends to other parts of your leg then go back again to the ER.

Do you know if you had any other things that could be an indicator of DVT? I mention this because of my experience, which I know is very rare, but I'm just proof that sometimes these things CAN get overlooked.

When I went to the ER the first time, they did an ultrasound but it came back negative and was basically told it must just be some kind of muscle cramp, here's some percocet....hope ya feel better....

The ER doc told me that if the pain persisted I should get another u/s within the week, though he didn't tell me why. It ends up that was because my d-dimer was also elevated and there was no palpable pulse in my foot, but the u/s said I had no clot, so I was sent on my way and told it was just a cramp. A week later I got massive PE because I did actually have a clot, but (this is what I was told) it had started growing in my pelvis which was not part of the u/s.

So, supposedly I had the very, very rare perfect storm set of circumstances which allowed my situation to elevate to the point that it did. So I know that more than likely what you have is only a cramp, but it just still worries me because basically I see you in a similar situation as I was, being treated for the pain, but with no idea why you have the pain.

So please just pay careful attention to your pain, I would definitely say that if it doesn't get better, and especially if it gets worse, go back to the doctor again.

Feel better soon!

You conclude me, I like that...
What she said. :)
Be well Mel.

They did an ultrasound in the er and they also took my patasium levels and they were normal. They said my clotting ddimer was normal. They didn't tell me what it was. I am on the muscle pain meds and its helping. Hasn't taken the pain away but it is easier to walk. I am watching it and hoping the er doc is right that its just a weird muscle cramp. Thanks guys for your responses. I was really grouchy in the er I was like you have go to be kidding me this is not all happening again!! Glad that it was a false alarm.

Dero, as far as working out goes.... I have good intentions but my asthma keeps acting up. I havent been to the gym in weeks so it cant be from over exertion. lol

MSM24, im in the same place as u regarding the leg cramps. Ive has cramps in my thigh, the right one in which i had the large clot last year. There is a constant pain wen it comes on, and it peaks with such an intense pain its unreal. and that peaking pain comes in waves, and like u, its only in the one leg. It got so bad last Saturday i ended up in the hospital. They told me to take Paracetamol, and relax. IVe had it now again yesterday and today.

Well Guys just wanted to update you guys!! My legs are much better! It was my meds! They took me off the meds and my legs were better in 24 hrs!! and now it is pretty much back to normal!!

Thanks guys for all of the support!!

Psssssssssssst, MSM which meds were doing this to you?

Yeah, I'm curious about that too! I'm sooooo relieved for you that it wasn't any clots, though. What a relief!!