DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prevention and treatment

Posted by theswede1387 @theswede1387, Sep 6, 2022

I’ve had 2 dvt’s this year, one recently when I had Covid for the first time. I am 73 years old. My Dr. Is suggesting a long term blood thinner. Is anyone trying to prevent a Dvt this way.

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theswede1387 | @theswede1387 | Sep 9, 2022

In reply to @mom23boys "Hi Swede. I was told I had a blockage in my superficial femoral artery in my..." + (show)

Thanks

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 9, 2022

Hi @theswede1387, I'd like to add my welcome. @casey1329 and @mom23boys offered some helpful tips for prevention of DVTs. Did you start blood thinners? Did you doctor advise anything about daily movement such as walking or wearing compression socks?

casey1329 | @casey1329 | Sep 8, 2022

My 71 yr. old husband for the first time had DVT two times in 6 months. The doctor put him on Eliquis and they disappeared on their own...good luck !

mom23boys | @mom23boys | Sep 7, 2022

Hi Swede. I was told I had a blockage in my superficial femoral artery in my right leg back about 2 months ago now. Rather than clear the blockage with surgery they put me on statin's and daily low-dose aspirin. I'm turning 61 this month. They recommended a daily walk even if I had pain from the bad circulation. I'm not sure if this answers any questions you may have. So far so good. I guess they preferred that as a first line to try to avoid any kind of invasive procedure. I wish you well.
Peggie

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