Could This Be A Blood Clot?

[giraffequeen 10]

Just noticed a rather large lump on the side of my foot it isn't warm or red but a little painful! 4 days post-op...thoughts? I'm def gonna have it looked at this morning when they open! I'm pretty sure it wasn't there before surgery!

[Ssilian 67]

Yes! Have it checked out immediately. You don't want to play around with that. Good luck and keep us posted when you return from the Dr.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

o_O hmmm - let us know - can you take a pic?

[giraffequeen 10]

Very frustrated just got back from ER after having them practically laugh at me for come to the ER for a lump on my foot! He said they wouldn't even do an ultrasound on my foot and suggested I go to a podiatrist! My surgeon assumed they'd do an ultra sound! All they were concerned about was my 150 heart rate which went down to 90 eventually!

[giraffequeen 10]

And I will also add its not red and not hot! He had me somewhat convinced it wasn't a clot...somewhat is the key!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I went to my surgeons office and they sent me to the hospital with orders for a doppler ultrasound per my physician. Can you go see your doctor?

[giraffequeen 10]

No their office is closed that's the whole reason he sent me to ER

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

oh ... Do your legs hurt?

[giraffequeen 10]

Not my legs but that sot does...wish I could trust the ER doc that it isn't clot related but he seemed to dismiss the thought so fast!

[giraffequeen 10]

Spot not sot

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I'm going to keep you in my prayers and please keep me posted on how your doing. If you start feeling worse please call your Dr and consult with him about more options.

[giraffequeen 10]

Thank u! I do have a call into the doc that referred me to the ER to begin with! I will see how he feels about the ER doc brushing me off...

[cookies 56]

Well, keep an eye on it. If it does get red and/or very warm, head on back. You know what is normal for you.

[giraffequeen 10]

A little relieved...doc called back and was good with what ER doc said and said that blood clots don't usually form a knot on the area that usually your whole ankle/leg is tender and swollen and he made me feel much better!! He was more concerned about my heart rate but it's ok now so he said keep my upcoming appt on tues!!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Okay great to hear!!! Keep up with your water!