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What Are The Symptoms Of DVT?

I'm a 21 year-old female (5'3", 190 lbs). Three years ago, I was hospitalized for a DVT. I found out it was caused by Factor V Leiden and my birth control pills. Since then, I have been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease and post thrombotic syndrome. I have since experienced chronic pain and swelling. However, 2 weeks ago, I was started on prozac for acute depression. About a week after beginning the prozac, I began to experience significant pain and swelling in my calf. I went to the ER and was told by 4 doctors that they believed I had a DVT. They got ready to admit me and then my ultrasound came back negative. I was told that it was likely that I had a blood clot that had not propagated enough to show up in the ultrasound. I was sent home with a script to get another ultrasound in 5-7 days. Since then, the pain and swelling have increased dramatically and is starting to move up towards my thigh. I'm afraid to go back to the ER because I am afraid that they will send me home again since it is before my follow up ultrasound. Is it likely that I have another DVT or could this be something else?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Oncologist 's  Response
Symptoms of DVT are
•Swelling of the leg or along a vein in the leg
•Pain or tenderness in the leg, which you may feel only when standing or walking
•Increased warmth in the area of the leg that’s swollen or in pain
•Red or discolored skin on the leg

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Dr De
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What Are The Symptoms Of DVT?

Symptoms of DVT are •Swelling of the leg or along a vein in the leg •Pain or tenderness in the leg, which you may feel only when standing or walking •Increased warmth in the area of the leg that’s swollen or in pain •Red or discolored skin on the leg Regards Dr De