Scared, deep vein thrombosis? Help
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autumnpennell
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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
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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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!0
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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.0
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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.0
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My advice is don't seek medical advice online, go and see your Dr.0
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Do not trust strangers on the internet to give you trustworthy medical advice. If you are truly concerned, please consult a doctor.0
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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.0
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Go to a doctor.
That said, DVT wouldn't really be at the top of my list of suspected issues.0 -
Are you kidding me?
What the hell seriously?
Go and see a freaking doctor if you are so worried.
SEE A DOCTOR!!!0 -
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.0
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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.0
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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.0 -
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.0
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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.0 -
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...0 -
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 injury0 -
Okay, thank you!0
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Thank you everyone for your input!0
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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 doctor0
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If it helps any, a DVT is fast onset. Two years of sensation definitely not. It would have progressed much more quickly than this.0
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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.0
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