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Question: In mid XXXXXXX I went to the hospital for a DVT, my renal function was good and there was inflammation in my right let. Almost a year prior the same happened with the right leg. In XXXXXXX I had no insurance so I checked my self out and used the medication I had saved 10 shots of home lenovox.
As of today my left foot has not healed as there is swelling the longer I sit, some days it is not to bad
I started having shortness of breath a week ago, I thought it was from a pulled mussel (I was reaching across and up and something pulled) but now I think it could be more serious (I do not know). I have 20 steps to my apartment and I am out of breath by the top stair. I am 6 foot and 255 pounds, I am 40 pounds over weight 210 is really my minimum weight because of very broad shoulders
Tomorrow morning I have a cross country flight and I am trying to figure out if it is safe to fly.
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12-03-1966
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As of today my left foot has not healed as there is swelling the longer I sit, some days it is not to bad
I started having shortness of breath a week ago, I thought it was from a pulled mussel (I was reaching across and up and something pulled) but now I think it could be more serious (I do not know). I have 20 steps to my apartment and I am out of breath by the top stair. I am 6 foot and 255 pounds, I am 40 pounds over weight 210 is really my minimum weight because of very broad shoulders
Tomorrow morning I have a cross country flight and I am trying to figure out if it is safe to fly.
XXXX
12-03-1966
Sorry do I need to ask a follow up question?
Please read my profile.
I might have filled out the steps wrong.
Brief Answer:
Pulmonary embolism should be ruled out, see physician urgently. Flight not safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
DVT may be due to Sitting for long periods of time, overweight, smoking, prolonged breed rest and and injury or surgery. It is difficult to comment on the leg without examination, of possible upload the picture. But the symptoms mentioned are seen in DVT.
I would suggest you not to try any medication without consulting the doctor. I would insist you to Lose weight and quit smoking. Avoid sitting still. Do regular exercise and Wear compression stockings to help prevent blood clots in the legs.
Regarding the breathless it need to be evaluated, as you have DVT, shortness of breath need to be taken seriously, as of the completion of DVT is pulmonary embolism, it do present with the similar symptom, do I would suggest you to see physician to rule out this immediately.
Take care
Pulmonary embolism should be ruled out, see physician urgently. Flight not safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
DVT may be due to Sitting for long periods of time, overweight, smoking, prolonged breed rest and and injury or surgery. It is difficult to comment on the leg without examination, of possible upload the picture. But the symptoms mentioned are seen in DVT.
I would suggest you not to try any medication without consulting the doctor. I would insist you to Lose weight and quit smoking. Avoid sitting still. Do regular exercise and Wear compression stockings to help prevent blood clots in the legs.
Regarding the breathless it need to be evaluated, as you have DVT, shortness of breath need to be taken seriously, as of the completion of DVT is pulmonary embolism, it do present with the similar symptom, do I would suggest you to see physician to rule out this immediately.
Take care
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Dr. Yogesh D
Good day,
No, my leg is still hurting from the DVT. I am taking a 40ml shot of Lovenox every 12 hours to fight the clot. I have had the shots for 5 days and there is a little improvment.
Best,
XXXX
No, my leg is still hurting from the DVT. I am taking a 40ml shot of Lovenox every 12 hours to fight the clot. I have had the shots for 5 days and there is a little improvment.
Best,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Be patient, it pain will reduce gradually
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Sorry to hear that you are going through this.
It is difficult to comment on the status without examination but I would suggest you to be bit patient, pain will not decrease at once, it will reduce gradually. Ib would like to know if there any increase in the pain or had it reduced after talking the medication.
Along with medication I would suggest you to avoid sitting for longer time, prolonged breed rest, smoking. I would suggest you to see the consulting doctor in case the pain increases for further help.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Take care
Be patient, it pain will reduce gradually
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Sorry to hear that you are going through this.
It is difficult to comment on the status without examination but I would suggest you to be bit patient, pain will not decrease at once, it will reduce gradually. Ib would like to know if there any increase in the pain or had it reduced after talking the medication.
Along with medication I would suggest you to avoid sitting for longer time, prolonged breed rest, smoking. I would suggest you to see the consulting doctor in case the pain increases for further help.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I have been resting with my leg up. Only sitting for short periods. The pain is the same but the swelling has increased.
what position should I rest/?
Brief Answer:
See doctor if the swelling has increased
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is difficult to comment without examination, I would suggest you to see consulting doctor if there is any increase in swelling.
As you mentioned you takes rest with raised leg that if the position. When you sir also I would suggest you to Keep your leg on stool or similar thing rather than laying them down.
Take care
See doctor if the swelling has increased
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is difficult to comment without examination, I would suggest you to see consulting doctor if there is any increase in swelling.
As you mentioned you takes rest with raised leg that if the position. When you sir also I would suggest you to Keep your leg on stool or similar thing rather than laying them down.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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