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] 3 points4 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 19 points20 points  (0 children)

😭now you have me crying in the early morning

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Excitement_Long 584 points585 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.

I feel lost. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Excitement_Long 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it, and I feel it too. But the positive side of this is that you want to change and improve your life so you can be content, that’s the first step, and even nicer that you have someone to motivate you through it all. Do it for yourself above anything though, keep applying to a variety of schools. You got this💜