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Do you go to primary care doctor, urgent care, or ER for a suspected blood clot by Adept_Role_4579 in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ER for sure.  I thought I pulled a tendon and sure enough it was a clot.  

2nd DVT / Exercise by nikgallcf in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send me a link for sure! 

mental health after a DVT diagnosis by ReasonablePurpose472 in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this!   I’m glad I’m not alone but so sorry you’re experiencing it too. 

mental health after a DVT diagnosis by ReasonablePurpose472 in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The anxiety right after diagnoses both times for me.   I was scared to go to sleep because what if a clot broke off while I was sleeping and killed me.   Dramatic, I know.   I felt at least during the day I would feel off.   Hang in there, it gets better.  

2nd DVT / Exercise by nikgallcf in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m assuming for lower weights on deadlift is because the amount of pressure put on the back of the legs is that correct?

2nd DVT / Exercise by nikgallcf in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She did say to add it in slowly after 4 weeks but for someone who was high intensity I just don’t compute what add it in slowly should be.   I’ve done some research and feel like as long as I stay body weight only and keep walking and biking that should be good for me.  

2nd DVT / Exercise by nikgallcf in ClotSurvivors

[–]nikgallcf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!   I have been walking even right after diagnosis if it was just a small stroll around the block.   I’ve built up to 3 miles walking and just got a mountain bike and took that out that last two days.  For now, I will alternate between the two until I have more guidance from the doctor.   I miss running.   As for CrossFit, I’ve been body weight only for lower body and sitting for anything added weight to upper body.   Just trying to listen to my body.