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Supplements to naturally dissolve DVT..

LissaB
LissaB

Hi, I am relatively new to this forum. I am only a month into my DVT in my left calf that was caused by the medical procedure Scleratherapy. I have started to notice slight pressure/swelling in my ankle and it seems like the pain has gotten worse at times not better. Especially, at the end of the day when I am in bed elevating my leg. Also, my veins are deep purple when I let the blood flow back into them (which I try not to do) as it is painful as well. It feels like a hot burning liquid is flowing through them. So I am always wearing the compression stockings. After researching, I am learning it is best if you can get the clot to dissolve. However, my Dr acted as if this wasn't possible and certainly something the medical community wouldn't do for just a calf clot. I am really looking into how I can dissolve this clot naturally. I am only taking one baby aspirin a day and I am considering stopping that. The Dr had me on 650mg of aspirin at first, now just one baby aspirin. As he caused this clot and it is not naturally occurring in my body. So does anyone have any experience with Nattokinase? I am considering taking it, but just 50mg a day. I have also started taking Tumeric, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and Black strap molasses. Does anyone have experience with these and DVT? Any help/feedback would be appreciated.

LissaB
LissaB
Ok, so based on what I have read hear and after seeing the third Vascular Surgeon today (second one who thought I should go on Xeralto, first Dr put me on Aspirin) I decided to go on Xeralto..praying it doesn't hurt me. I only need to be on it for 3 months. The Vascular Surgeon I saw today told me that the Dr that did the Scleratherapy actually closed 2 of my deep veins in my calf, not just 1. They both run the entire length of my calf. And the sclera dr told me it was half the length of my calf and implied it was 1 not 2 veins. There is more that he didn't tell me it is about permanent tattooing on my leg from the EVLT treatment and he told me those marks were temporary and they aren't. I was so upset when she started telling me all this:( I am six weeks out from when the clot formed and this new Vascular Surgeon thinks that Xeralto might still help ithe clots to absorb. What do you guys think? I was under the impression that the clot is no longer new/fresh and it probably is chronic at this point? So upset!!
TossNTurn
TossNTurn
I've never been comfortable with the idea of using supplements to treat a clot. I've clotted three times (once was multiple clots in my lungs) and I've had a hard time recovering, even with regular medicine.

There's an interesting article about supplements, their regulation, and their safety in this month's issue of "Consumer Reports." It's worth reading, especially if you're considering treating a potentially dangerous thing like a clot with a supplement.

Me personally, I consider it foolhardy to consider supplements. I suppose they're more "natural," but they can also be dangerous if they don't do what you want them to do (e.g., dissolve the clot) or if they aren't what you think they are (very common) or if they interact with other things that you're taking. Also, I've clotted three times and I would never, ever risk another clot if I could help it. Supplements don't have any guarantee and I wouldn't want to play with my mortality.

Still, you absolutely have to do what you're comfortable with ... I get that too. I hope you figure out what you want to do and are on the path to recovery soon!