Scared, deep vein thrombosis? Help

autumnpennell
autumnpennell Posts: 196 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey friends please help, I am really scared.

In short, I would say I'm relatively healthy 5'4'' 124 lbs, run 3-4 times a week

For awhile now, (maybe a couple yearrs) I've had this annoying pain in the back of my thigh , directly under my left butt cheek (do not feel it in y right leg)
I would decrive it as throbbing, aching, definitely not sharp, and I don't think it extends further down my leg.. At least I only notice it under my butt.

Log story short, thought to myself out always aches because I have extra fat there and the blod has trouble traveling and I need to get on shape more (sorry typing on y phone)
Decided to look up my symptoms tonight to see of anyone else experiences this and came up with sciatic nerve or deep vein thrombosis.you can see why I'm worried because the latter can be deathly.
Any advice tips sound familiar, please help. After reading that I am concerned and feel like I should seek medical help. As for the time being I am posing this!

Sorry so long!

(Side note I stand a lot throughout the day and DO experience it while standing)

Please someone tell me it's NOT a blood clot

22yrs old

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  • SkinnyRach22
    SkinnyRach22 Posts: 55
    First and foremost do not diagnose on the computer. You could google runny nose and come up with nose cancer. Second if you have had this pain for awhile just make a doctors appointment. Tell him your concerns and if he thinks it is a DVT then he will order a doppler of your leg and you can rule it out. No more googling though!
  • BamaBreezeNSaltAire
    BamaBreezeNSaltAire Posts: 966 Member
    Seeing that not many of us are doctors and without any knowledge of your total situation, I'd definitely go have it checked out. Only your physician will be able to tell for certain what it is. One thing is for sure, self diagnosis will scare the living daylights out of you and sometimes without warrant. Good luck sweetheart, and please go see a real doctor and don't rely on what anyone tells you or self diagnosis.
  • sisterlilbunny
    sisterlilbunny Posts: 686 Member
    If you suspect a clot, get into the doctor/er NOW. The stuff isn't funny and is serious business. Look up pulmonary embolism. At 27 I had 95% blockage between my knee and ankle. I was stuck in the hospital for a week and on coumadin for a year. Mine was a combo of being sick for two weeks, hormonal birth control and being over weight. I doubt yours could be one given your activity level but again, it's better to get the ultrasound.
  • Matt_1972
    Matt_1972 Posts: 56 Member
    My advice is don't seek medical advice online, go and see your Dr.
  • dreamsequence
    dreamsequence Posts: 14 Member
    Do not trust strangers on the internet to give you trustworthy medical advice. If you are truly concerned, please consult a doctor.
  • Breakdown64
    Breakdown64 Posts: 22 Member
    Put your leg straight out, flex your ankle so your toes are pointed more towards your face, and squeeze your calf. If it's abnormally painful, you've got a positive Homan's test which can indicate a possible DVT.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Go to a doctor.

    That said, DVT wouldn't really be at the top of my list of suspected issues.
  • stinkypoopy
    stinkypoopy Posts: 24 Member
    Are you kidding me?

    What the hell seriously?

    Go and see a freaking doctor if you are so worried.

    SEE A DOCTOR!!!
  • Laura732
    Laura732 Posts: 244 Member
    I also am a runner, and am also cursed by the same pain in the butt on both sides! However, if you are scared of DVT, get thyself to a doctor soon. First make sure it isn't DVT, once that is put the rest make an appointment with a Chiropractor or Sports Med specialist. I ended up having IT Band Syndrome/ SI Joint issues. Basically, my muscles aren't strong enough to keep the SI joint positioned properly and it does press on the sciatic nerve. The Chiro/Sports Med doctor will prescribe stretching and exercise. It does get better with time.
  • wild_wild_life
    wild_wild_life Posts: 1,334 Member
    If you've had something for a couple of years that's usually a sign that it's not life-threatening, but go to the doctor when you can. I have sciatic nerve pain in one of my legs and not the other and it is focused at the top of my thigh. Try doing stretches for the pyriformis and hip flexors and see if that helps.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Put your leg straight out, flex your ankle so your toes are pointed more towards your face, and squeeze your calf. If it's abnormally painful, you've got a positive Homan's test which can indicate a possible DVT.

    1) Homan's test is horribly inspecific.

    2) Don't attempt to diagnose medical issues online by using tests. You are [presumably] not a physician. You may think you are being helpful, but you are absolutely not.
  • TheNewFitAshley
    TheNewFitAshley Posts: 1
    i do studies for dvt on a routine basis. this does not sound like a dvt. it sounds more like sciatic. dvt usually your legs will swell (esp calf) and they can get red and hot.
  • MsJulielicious
    MsJulielicious Posts: 708 Member
    Google is not a Dr! DVT's are no joke as I have had 3 already (in my arm. I have thoracic outlet syndrome)
    In my experience with DVT's I experienced swelling, localized pain, lethargy, and the affected limb became purple. (not saying that if you don't have these symptoms you are cool, I'm no Dr, have just had this happen)
    If you have such serious concerns you should always remain calm and seek medical help asap.
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Put your leg straight out, flex your ankle so your toes are pointed more towards your face, and squeeze your calf. If it's abnormally painful, you've got a positive Homan's test which can indicate a possible DVT.

    1) Homan's test is horribly inspecific.

    2) Don't attempt to diagnose medical issues online by using tests. You are [presumably] not a physician. You may think you are being helpful, but you are absolutely not.

    Seconded, and I agree that DVT is at the bottom of my list as well, due to the duration of the symptoms. That being said, the OP should go see her doc if the pain is that significant. There could be any number of things going on...
  • HappyMeLovely
    HappyMeLovely Posts: 134 Member


    1) Homan's test is horribly inspecific.

    2) Don't attempt to diagnose medical issues online by using tests. You are [presumably] not a physician. You may think you are being helpful, but you are absolutely not.

    ^^^^^This^^^^^^ + DVTs generally form in the deep veins of the calves, usually during periods of inactivity. The Homan's test is DANGEROUS and is contraindicated because it can free up the potential blood clot causing a pulmonary embolism or worse! Is that leg swollen? You need to get to the doctor, possibly an orthopedist and physical therapist. This sounds more like a long standing injury
  • autumnpennell
    autumnpennell Posts: 196 Member
    Okay, thank you!
  • autumnpennell
    autumnpennell Posts: 196 Member
    Thank you everyone for your input!
  • autumnpennell
    autumnpennell Posts: 196 Member
    If it I sciatica, is this somethig a chiropractor would e able to tell? It feels like its deep in my leg. But I'd rather go to the chiropractor if I don't have to go to the doctor
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,301 Member
    If it helps any, a DVT is fast onset. Two years of sensation definitely not. It would have progressed much more quickly than this.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    If it I sciatica, is this somethig a chiropractor would e able to tell? It feels like its deep in my leg. But I'd rather go to the chiropractor if I don't have to go to the doctor

    Chiropractors are not trained or qualified to diagnose medical issues like this.

    You need a physician.
  • autumnpennell
    autumnpennell Posts: 196 Member
    Okay, thank you! Like I said, I've delt with it for awhile now ad haven't really though twice. Until I freaked myself out last night! Thank you to everyone who is familiar with symptoms if each and has described your experience/ or what you know! I will bring my concerns up to a doctor. :)
  • yl639129
    yl639129 Posts: 30 Member
    I had a DVT and 2 PE's last year (I was only 24, healthy weight, non-smoker, etc). Mine did start with a pulled muscle feeling in my left butt cheek, and I kind of ignored it. About three days later it hadn't gone away and I starting having pain and a heavy feeling all down my left leg, so I decided to go to a family doctor (I had also looked up my symptoms and it suggested either siatic nerve or DVT as well). She looked at me for 2 seconds, didn't do a blood test or anything and told me I was too young and healthy for a DVT and sent me home. 2 days later I literally could NOT walk and I was in sooooooooo much pain I can't explain it. I went to the emergency room and they found a huge DVT in left leg. 3 days into coudamin treatment I had 2 pulmonary embolisms, but luckily I am ok.

    My reasons for telling you this story are:
    1. You are never too young/healthy to have a DVT/PE (no matter what a doctor may say)
    2. If you feel like there is something wrong and the family doctor does not do a blood test, either request one or go to the emergency instead.
    3. DVT onset is fast. Within a total of about a week and a half I went from feeling totally normal to literally crawling out of my room to knock on my roomates door to take me to the emergency.
    4. I wouldn't wait until you reach the pain level I was at because it was the worst pain of my life for about 2 months, and I was in a wheelchair for about a month and a half. I couldnt even straighten my left leg for about 3 months. The sooner you get it checked out the better!

    I personally think the pain has been around too long in your case to suggest DVT, but I am not a haematologist and I did not do a blood test/ultrasound so I can't diagnose you. If it is worrying you get it checked out ASAP.
  • sr_erick
    sr_erick Posts: 25
    I replied to your status but it sounds similar to Piriformis Syndrome, which will go away in time if you do not continue to inflame the muscle.

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