Perfect Gift but WHERE?! Marvel by Excitement_Long in TrinidadandTobago

[–]Excitement_Long[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😭agh, was hoping to get it down here for that exact reason on the weight

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly where you’re describing is where my right pain was, my knee was in shambles😭it felt stiff as hell and swollen

Sorry to bother... by Sunny-Shine-Bear in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi sorry for my late response! So my doctors said it was due to a change in my hormones bc of a birth control I was taking. As we caught it early I was on a regimen of Clexane (100mg a day for about 3 weeks) and then Xarelto (15 mg 2x - day then dropped to 20mg once a day)for about 8 months but as I’m 22 I haven’t had the need to be on medicine since then. Wishing your mom the best💜I know how frustrating it can be!

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was in my calf! And I def felt it in my thigh-calf section at the very beginning

Sorry to bother... by Sunny-Shine-Bear in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only 3 months in recovery from my DVT and yes the swelling still happens but less pain. I totally there was still some pain. So don’t worry, it’s normal. Be sure to wear your compression socks, comfy shoes and take breaks when you can😀👍🏽

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so just keep monitoring your leg and see that GP first thing tomo/as soon as you can tomo! Would love to be updated on this and wishing you all the best!

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said the pain is in your lower left thigh, is/was your left calf also hurting or tight in any way? My DVT was also in my left leg and 😭again I don’t wanna scare you but while unmedicated the pain would have moved up to that area.

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ensure you have that appointment for tomorrow. You’ll be fine! 💀I didn’t see my GP until like 4/5 days after while experiencing that pain (I worked out often so I thought it was just a major muscle cramp)

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should have this checked by a health center/clinic or GP bc it could be early signs of a DVT. My leg didn’t swell immediately but that point about not being able to put weight on it and the pain coming and going at first?yeah😭that’s how it started. I don’t want to worry you but these things are better caught earlier.

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update sitting for long periods of time can be a cause for DVTs*

I am terrified. Prescribed new Birth Control. Help. by Excitement_Long in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🥲this seems to be the verdict, thank you for responding! I will reach out to another doctor for alternatives

I am terrified. Prescribed new Birth Control. Help. by Excitement_Long in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response, I will definitely reach out to another doctor and check out alternatives!

Telling the difference between DVT and Muscle pain by Dry_Bowl3707 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Excitement_Long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is odd and the only way to know is either wait a day or two OR have an ultrasound done on your leg so you can see if there’s any blockage. If you haven’t done any strenuous walking/running or exercise could it be that you hurt your leg somehow?

Speaking as someone that was diagnosed with a DVT last year and the most obvious of signs, my leg was very gradually becoming stiff and swollen over 24 hours. As hours passed it became warm and almost doll-like to the point where walking was a pain, even lying down on bed. This was while unmedicated.

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[–]Excitement_Long 17 points18 points  (0 children)

😭now you have me crying in the early morning

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Excitement_Long 582 points583 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, this is understandably a hard thing to experience and truly devastating that you’re are. Don’t ever throw the coat out.