Hi, had an unprovoked DVT in calf which had no symptoms apart from me hobbling along and a very slight swelling at the top of my ankle. Been on Apixaban for 3 months which shifted the DVT (was occluded from behind the knee to ankle).
So far so good and all bloods ok. I’m a 50 year old man and consultant said that makes me a higher risk of a repeated one and still the cause is not known - always been healthy. Unsure over whether to have full CT scan as this can pick up incidental finding....was originally concerned of DVT being caused by an occult cancer.
Part of me just wants to move on and another part ones more tests and the CT. Am doing the sticky blood test but doesn’t CT scan give a dose of radiation?
Any thoughts?
If your doctors have recommended you have a full CT scan, then have it! They know what they are talking about, and yes, one does go radioactive for a little while, but not enough to matter. They don't do unnecessary scans, though, for that very reason.
Thanks, I meant to ask another question- one theory of why I got the DVT is that I was working too hard at home without taking many steps - probably only doing 700 steps a day. I now do 10,000. I guess people get dvts from flying so that’s equivalent
I wish I had the energy to do that! I'm trying to work up to 3x10 minute walks a day, but it's such a balancing act, as if I overdo, I am exhausted for several days afterwards, and if I don't do enough, I get exhausted because I having done anything! But yes, exercise is important if you can do it, also staying hydrated.
This is how I developed a massive DVT from Calf to Groin. I am a developer, so I was sitting in my chair for 7-8 hours a day straight. I just got so caught up in what I was doing.
I bought a fit bit that vibrates every hour to remind me to get up and move.