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What Does Heaviness In The Legs Indicate?
I have fibromyalgia and had severe pneumonia about 2 months ago ever since the pneumonia my legs feel heavy and I have been to the ER a month ago to gets some pain meds as my dr wont prescribe anything but 16 tylenol #3 a month well of course it hurts more the just 16 days they hurt 24/7 the ER gave me a shot for pain and 30 day supply of the pain meds I understand the whole opioid battle but what is someone to do when you need something strong I have had scary thoughts of doing away of myself I see a pychiatrist and she is very concerned .. can you give me any advice thanks
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, it may be deep vein thrombosis or so called DVT, although this is not very likely. I mean that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So, you need to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this out.
Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk for it.
This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs. So, it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started.
In most cases, it includeS strict resting, heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, it may be deep vein thrombosis or so called DVT, although this is not very likely. I mean that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So, you need to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this out.
Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk for it.
This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs. So, it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started.
In most cases, it includeS strict resting, heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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