Blood clots

[brookiebaby81 9]

Is anyone else terrified even paranoid of getting a blood clot? My legs have been sore to the touch within the last few days. I saw my family doctor yesterday who after asking some questions and checking them out, feels that my soreness is not due to my surgery or to having a blood clot. I have to say I am still terrified. Every little pain or different sensation I feel I think, "Is that what a blood clot feels like?" I know I'm freaking myself out here but I cant help it.

I exercise and get up and walk or stand in the kitchen all the time. I am aware of the importance of exercising and do so but it doesn't stop my fear.

[O-Town Body Rock 148]

I am highly paranoid of getting a blood clot also. A felt a weird tingling in my leg last night while laying in the bed and starting freaking out.

[mentalistfan 189]

There is a blood test that can be done to give you a good idea if you have one...I think if the Dr. says you are fine, you probably are...hotness, swelling, and redness are common signs of a blood clot. God Bless!!!

[menjaz 35]

I had symptoms that the Docs thought might be clots, so I went to the emergency room. They ran a few tests and all was fine. But I was really scared for a bit.

[huberm 10]

I had surgery 4/24 and that was one of my biggest concerns. The surgeon reassured me it was very rare, especially for bariatric surgeries. Here are the things I'm doing to prevent them:

-Lovenox shot 1x/day. Dr had no problem prescribing it, even though I wasn't at any increased risk for getting clots

-Statin 1x/day. I take this for high cholesterol but found out that they are noticing that statins decrease blood clot risk!

-I get up and walk around at least once every 2 hours. I also make sure to walk around the block a few times per day for exercise.

-I bought one of the things that blows up your legs while you sleep on ebay. It was used and only $150.

[Jennifer2575 55]

Is anyone else terrified even paranoid of getting a blood clot? My legs have been sore to the touch within the last few days. I saw my family doctor yesterday who after asking some questions and checking them out, feels that my soreness is not due to my surgery or to having a blood clot. I have to say I am still terrified. Every little pain or different sensation I feel I think, "Is that what a blood clot feels like?" I know I'm freaking myself out here but I cant help it. I exercise and get up and walk or stand in the kitchen all the time. I am aware of the importance of exercising and do so but it doesn't stop my fear.

. I too freaked out about blood clots! So paranoid. I was doing the blood thinner shots twice daily and walking a ton. But one lil pain in my leg had me freaking out. Keep watch, walk, massage calves. The symptoms of blood clots in legs can be found online. I'm sure your just fine!! You have been through a lot and just paranoid of a set back.