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• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  

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  Posted: 06/11/2017

  kat120 commented on the discussion Compression stockings.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  

  Compression stockings

  Posted by: kat120

  Last Reply: soola 06/13/2017

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  hi everyone, I recently was diagnosed with saddle pulmonary embolism and dvt behind my left knee and a smaller one a bit lower in my left calf. Since diagnosis I have read everywhere how these stockings benefit and prevent pts. Every where I read it says to get measured but when I inquire about measuring at a pharmacy or medical supply stores they look at me like I have 3 heads and say just follow the sizing guidelines on the box. Did any of you actually get measured? Also has anyone had a dvt...

• Pulmonary Embolism
  

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  Posted: 06/07/2017

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• Pulmonary Embolism
  

  The new kid with so many questions...

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  Last Reply: moolar 06/25/2017

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  Hi everyone, my name is Kate and im 28 years old. One month ago i collapsed after having cramping in my leg for 3 days that i thought was due to a tough day at work since i have a very physically demanding job. I was taken to the hospital and they found a saddle pulmonary embolism, right heart strain, and a dvt behind my left knee most likely due to my birth control pill. Like many of you i spent a total of 11 days in the hospital between the icu and the regular floor. i was discharged on...

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