DVT on the left leg?

Question

Needle feeling, also like ripping skin, or thorn imbedded in left shin

Knee replacement 6 days ago, female, 74, 215 lbs. cancer survivor lymphodema in left leg, afib treated with eloquis, flecinide twice daily,  thyroid treated, blood pressure treated, depression  treated

Answer 1

Your symptoms are caused by deep vein thrombosis. You need to take eliquis to relieve the clot. Also, you need to have lower extremity vascular ultrasound scans regularly.

Answer 2

DVT occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis signs and symptoms can include:

• Swelling in the affected leg. Rarely, there's swelling in both legs.
• Pain in your leg. The pain often starts in your calf and can feel like cramping or soreness.
• Red or discolored skin on the leg.
• A feeling of warmth in the affected leg.

According to your signs and symptoms, it might be DVT. You can take an ultrasound, CT or MRI scan to confirm the cause.