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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Feb 13, 2017 14:01:23 GMT
Update 2/13: Just getting home from the ER. Ughhhhhh
It is a DVT (blood clot). They started me on a six month treatment of Xarelto, and told me to follow up with my surgeon tomorrow.
I was in a bed in the hallway the whole time. Doctor may have dropped a F bomb when he saw how long everything was taking.
I am so nervous about all of this!
Thanks everyone for encouraging me to just go.
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Background: I had surgery on my knee last Wednesday (2/8). Simple procedure. Removed some loose bodies. Not much pain.
Fast forward to yesterday. I feel like I have a Charlie horse in my calf. Pain is sharp and throbbing, especially when I move my ankle or try to stand. There is no swelling or redness in the area that I can tell.
We are in the middle of a "blizzard", and my doctors are not in, called primary care and orthopedics. I'm assuming the er is open.
Have a follow up tomorrow at 10. I want to wait it out, but DH wants to go to er.
Has anyone had any experience with this?
Sorry it got so long.
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2017 14:04:31 GMT
I would definitely go to the ED. You need an ultrasound to rule out a thrombus. Please don't wait any longer!
Sincerely,
A concerned former ED nurse
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Feb 13, 2017 14:04:33 GMT
My gut feeling says go to the ER - you do not want to mess around if it's a blood clot.
Please update and let us know how you are.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Feb 13, 2017 14:10:59 GMT
My DH has had a few DVT.
I wouldn't chance it myself, simply because you just had surgery. The likeliness that it is a clot is much higher. If you go to your doctor tomorrow, they will probably send you for ultrasound then anyhow, delaying their appointment. If you go today, you can have the ultrasound results already.
My husband's clots didn't swell his leg too much, the pain was the main indicator of them.
It could be that you are just walking different and the altered gait is causing the pain but I would go to the ER. Sorry it isn't the answer you want, I hope it's just muscular!
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Post by momto4kiddos on Feb 13, 2017 14:13:09 GMT
Wouldn't chance it i'd go to ER
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Post by anniebygaslight on Feb 13, 2017 14:17:09 GMT
Go to ER right away.
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Post by pridemom on Feb 13, 2017 14:18:08 GMT
When I thought I might have a blood clot in my leg the doctor said he'd rather test ten and have it be negative than to miss one.
Did you call you doctor and review your symptoms?
Good luck and I also hope it's just a muscle.
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Post by peabay on Feb 13, 2017 14:30:09 GMT
I agree with everyone else - GO. Don't chance it.
Let us know everything is okay, please.
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Post by moodyblue on Feb 13, 2017 14:32:26 GMT
Please go. I knew someone who had a blood clot after minor knee surgery. Key word: knew.
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Feb 13, 2017 14:34:53 GMT
He is digging the car out now. 😂
I'll update!
Thanks everyone!
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Post by Zee on Feb 13, 2017 14:56:29 GMT
Glad you're going to the ER. In light of your recent surgery, I wouldn't mess around.
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Post by Linda on Feb 13, 2017 15:19:37 GMT
glad you're going to have it checked out - better safe than sorry
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Post by Judie in Oz on Feb 13, 2017 16:01:09 GMT
Definitely something that needs to be seen straight away. Hope it turns out to just be muscle pain.
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Post by kimpossible on Feb 13, 2017 17:47:50 GMT
Every situation is different, but my Mom had same symptoms as you and ended up with blood clot from the knee down to ankle that resulted in vascular surgery. She described as a bad charley horse that never went away.
I would not hesitate to get to the ER. Hoping for the best!
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Post by georgiapea on Feb 13, 2017 18:00:38 GMT
Glad you are going in, says the person with DVT and flat on her back for a month with leg swollen from toes to groin.
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Post by anniefb on Feb 13, 2017 18:36:18 GMT
Glad you're going in. Please update us as soon as you can.
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Post by micpea on Feb 13, 2017 18:42:11 GMT
Glad you are going to the ER! I know of 2 people lately with the same issue. Don't take a chance!!!
Be sure & update when you can!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2017 18:44:09 GMT
Glad you are going in, says the person with DVT and flat on her back for a month with leg swollen from toes to groin. So sorry to hear. Hope you feel better soon. |
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Post by tracylynn on Feb 13, 2017 18:45:08 GMT
Glad you're going, I was going to chime in and agree as well!
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Post by River on Feb 13, 2017 18:53:30 GMT
Watching for an update. Glad to read you decided to go have it looked at. Prayers that its fine!
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Post by mom on Feb 13, 2017 19:05:46 GMT
I am just seeing this, and you've updated once - but I am so glad you are going in.
I had blood clots in my legs that traveled. They felt like a Charley Horse for the first day or so, then my skin got warm.
Please update how your ER trip goes. I am concerned for you!
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Post by melissa on Feb 13, 2017 21:15:02 GMT
We are in the middle of a "blizzard", and my doctors are not in, called primary care and orthopedics. I'm assuming the er is open. Even when doctors are not in, someone is on call and can take a phone call. In this situation, knowing there is a snow storm, I would have wanted to speak to someone for a brief phone evaluation before heading to the ED on the off-chance that they thought it was not an issue. |
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Post by peppermintpatty on Feb 13, 2017 21:30:09 GMT
Background: I had surgery on my knee last Wednesday (2/8). Simple procedure. Removed some loose bodies. Not much pain. Fast forward to yesterday. I feel like I have a Charlie horse in my calf. Pain is sharp and throbbing, especially when I move my ankle or try to stand. There is no swelling or redness in the area that I can tell. We are in the middle of a "blizzard", and my doctors are not in, called primary care and orthopedics. I'm assuming the er is open. Have a follow up tomorrow at 10. I want to wait it out, but DH wants to go to er. Has anyone had any experience with this? Sorry it got so long. Thanks GET IT CHECKED! I had knee surgery (very serious) and 4 weeks after, when I stopped using the CPM machine, I had the same thing. I had 2 DVT blood clots behind my knee. They were not in danger of traveling to my lungs because of where they were but they had to be addressed ASAP. I was not hospitalized and they resolved within 4 months. My dad is a cardio thoracic surgeon and he said it would be okay for me to wait. I waited 2 days until my follow up. If you wait one day, you should have been okay. |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Feb 13, 2017 21:38:25 GMT
ER ASAP
A friend's dad passed away 5 days after knee surgery. He collapsed at PT. A blood clot that travelled. Just....gone when everything looked ok.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Feb 13, 2017 21:49:27 GMT
Homan's sign is a test you could do,(google it) though it's definitely not conclusive, but it's our go to test. From what you have said here though, even if you would have called and talked to someone I am sure they would have had you come in. Just from your description. Good luck.
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Feb 14, 2017 2:41:46 GMT
Every situation is different, but my Mom had same symptoms as you and ended up with blood clot from the knee down to ankle that resulted in vascular surgery. She described as a bad charley horse that never went away. I would not hesitate to get to the ER. Hoping for the best! This is exactly how mine feels. If I stand it feels like I am going to fall from the pain. Hope your Mom is ok. |
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Feb 14, 2017 2:43:16 GMT
ER ASAP A friend's dad passed away 5 days after knee surgery. He collapsed at PT. A blood clot that travelled. Just....gone when everything looked ok. 😢 so sorry |
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Post by grate on Feb 14, 2017 2:45:46 GMT
glad you got it checked out!!
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Feb 14, 2017 4:05:49 GMT
So glad you went to the ER.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Feb 14, 2017 4:07:51 GMT
Glad you went and got checked out. Hope you get better quickly.
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