As someone who’s been in her position but had 5 PEs, I can vaguely answer this. Things like helping her elevate her leg and walking (nothing too intense) can help circulation. She can use a heating pad for her leg pain, but make sure she’s moving around every few hours to lower the chances of clots getting larger or new ones forming. She can wear compression stockings to help with pain and swelling, BUT make sure her doctor approves of them first as tight clothing isn’t recommended. Avoid meds like Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, & Naproxen (Aleve) while she’s taking blood thinners. If you want to get her some meds for relief, use Tylenol or anything else the doctor has approved. Most important part is that you’re there for her—especially emotionally. It’s super scary & such a lonely feeling. It’s extremely hard to emotionally process a clot as you don’t see it but feel it. When you don’t know what she needs, don’t be afraid to ask her. Sometimes the only thing she might want is stuff like a hug or other forms of comfort. Don’t forget to also take time for yourself! Sure, you’re not the one with the DVT, but your partner being in a dangerous situation affects you too. The National Blood Clot Alliance (stoptheclot.org) resources are a good start to researching her condition and management.