When you say you know you clot, how do you know, what are the symptoms and when to go to doctors, and what can they do?

[Sarita]

Just worried about my left calf, its a bit swollen and I had a fall lately that resulted in a bruise on my left thigh. Left calf a bit sensitive to the touch. I am keeping an eye on it, drinking lots of water and hoping it goes away. Anyone any advice?

[Sue2803]

You really ought to go to doctor and get it checked out. You never know. All I know is when I had a DVT I had quite a bit of pain, and it was sensitive to touch.

[MaryF Administrator]

Hello, well first thing, I would be seeking some medical reassurance, maybe it is just related to the fact that you have bumped your leg.. however as I do not know your diagnosis or what medication you are on, It would be wrong of me to advise you. You can get swelling with a clot. Personally I would be trotting off to the docs or A&E for a once over. If you have a diagnosis of Hughes/APS I would be alerting them to that and also giving a list of my medications. But please don't panic or over worry, just do what is needed to put your mind at rest. And do let us know the outcome. Mary F x

[Sarita]

Thanks for your quick replies, I could go tomorrow, theres a general strike on today, which means all public sector workers and therefore probably medical staff too.

I take Sintrom and had a PE two years ago. Been in the wars lately, too busy, too much stress, too much work and a fall resulting in the bruises and now the swelling and tenderness. I have primary hughes.

Will get it checked out and let you know

Thanks and best regards

Sara xx