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.
i really had little warning until one day about a month agoi got out of bed, put my feet on the floor and my entire left leg went numb from hip to toes. i went to the ER because even tho i could put weight on it.. there was no way i could walk. they took my history which includes sever joint pain in left hip and left knee, did xrays and diagnosed at that time "severe osteoarthritis" etc etc.
they probed around my calf and foot (both of which were basically numb) and apparently did not suspect or think blood clot. I believe that God led me to the Doctors office this past tuesday because of severe foot pain that radiated across the base of my toes and my arch making sleep virtually impossible. He scheduled me for an ultrasound and they discovered the clot behind my left knee.
I went from hopeful to terrified in one second. and i dont mean "worried".. i mean full blown scared to death.
after the US the doctor sent me to the Emergency room to begin treatment and that i was to come back the next day for a follow up treatment plan.
12 hours in the ER and when i left i was exhausted, and still scared but did manage to sleep a bit sitting up in a chair.
my doctor was so understanding and patient with me.. i still have 90000 questions
this is my first post and ive never joined a group like this so all im doing now is praying i find someone who understands, who wont make fun of me.
its almost bedtime and im scared to go to sleep. im terrified of every little ache, pain, twinge, and arthritis related stuff. The swelling (which im NOT prone to) seems 10000 times worse than it is. I know its "silly" but it sure is NOT silly when we first start the journey. The doctor smiled at me and says "that just means youre normal".
in closing tho.. they do say elevation helps. but at the moment i dont have the proper pain meds (they gave me some super stuff prescription but cant get it filled till tomorrow) and cant take alleve because i confirmed with pharmacist that it conflicts wth the Xarelto which i started in the hospital. i have ordered a good quality elevation pillow system but that wont be here for a couple days.
in the meantime..i do have a mostly worn out wedge pllow that my late mother used.. would that be ok for a temporary lift..like in "any elevation is better than none".
im sooooo sorry and feel bad that this post is very long.. but as i relax and hope for positive responses i will be briefer in the future.
thanks again for letting me post
Anyway, the clot grew bigger and was behind my left knee by Monday the 16th, I went to a different ER, by that time I had 3 clots in my lungs. But I did receive treatment, stayed 2 nights in the Hospital. I am on Eliquios,
The fear you are having is very normal. I have the same fears.
Elevate your leg for swelling, drink lots of water and maybe try ice to help with the swelling.
Raquel
Know that what you're feeling is very normal. I was diagnosed with a DVT in August that really came out of no where - I was 27, very fit, hadn't taken any trips or anything so I felt like my body had betrayed me and was very anxious and depressed. It does get better over time. Try to find some distractions and don't be afraid to talk to your doctor about the anxiety. I was put back in an anxiety medication that also helped me.
Hang in there!