I think your heart racing is anxiety related. I suspect you are very hyper focused on any twinge, pull, pain, etc in your calf and when you feel any kind of sensation like that, it causes a bit of panic or anxiety attack. I have had anxiety attacks and they sound very much like what you're experiencing. By the way, you may feel random calf sensations and discomfort for a while; they may not feel as acute as they do initially after diagnosis but it's completely normal to feel what you're feeling beyond two weeks.

I would not stop walking, if your doc gave you the ok to walk. You may want to follow up with your doctor just to explain what's happening but it really does sound normal.

I agree with rmb. I had a ton of anxiety and went to the ER twice also. Two weeks is quite aggressive. Most of us here have had symptoms for months. For PEs, anxiety comes along with the healing process. You'll get better, but it will not be a fast process. Hang in there.

Thank you for helping me with your comments!

I too was diagnosed with saddle clots on both lungs in June. Put on Eliquis for life as they were unprovoked. Get yourself an oximeter to be sure your oxygen saturation levels are 90 Plus. I am oxygen most of the time and was just diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension. Am taking a drug called Adempas. Only on it for 1 week so far. Hopefully my sats will improve over time. I can't move about without the oxygen.

I am on xarelto for my PE but suffered similar heart racing symptoms for the first few weeks of treatment. I would start to fall asleep at night and then would wake up with my heart racing. I think my heart racing episodes were due to anxiety. I purchased an oximeter which really helps me with my anxiety during recovery. Also, to fall asleep, I downloaded some boring podcasts to listen to. My issues have almost all gone away and am almost three months post PE.

Sounds like anxiety. I've had multiple trips to the ER because of it & still struggle to differentiate between anxiety and a real emergency. When in doubt, I go to the ER or see if I can get in to see my doctor asap because I'd rather be safe than sorry

I had anxiety about a feeling in my leg the week after I got out of the hospital for PE's and i actually happened to be at the hospital the day after it was happening with my husband (he had viral menangitis and his vein where the IV was was really hard so he was having an ultrasound done - crazy month to say the least) i figured since he was there I shouldn't waste the two hours and i had them ultrasound my leg - the blood was free flowing and totally fine - they even showed it to me on the screen - I realized then that I have to just trust the process - the thinners work, yes you will still feel weird things - my arms, back, legs etc all have weird feelings throughout the day - nothing too alarming. But the heart racing is probably anxiety triggered by you thinking that it's a clot - it may even be unintentional thinking. I'm finding the best way to deal with anxiety is to stay busy, watch funny tv before bed, and drink a lot of water- the body loves water. If you really think somethings wrong - ER visits are not a bad idea.

Jumping on with the others, it's very possible that this is anxiety related. I've had awful anxiety ever since my PE almost 3 years ago. I hyper focus on every pain that I feel, which only makes it worse and my symptoms increase. It's odd that they told you that you would only have symptoms for 2 weeks, as so many of us here have had months or even years of symptoms (heck, I'm 3 years out and still have mild symptoms).