blood clotting treatment - #17514
I am really worried about a situation I found myself in lately. A week ago, I was at the gym and felt this really weird tightness in my calf. I brushed it off thinking maybe I overdid it but then the pain got worse, like it was deeply aching. I also had some swelling and my foot felt a bit tingly, which was odd. A friend of mine who used to be a nurse kinda freaked out when I mentioned this and told me I should get checked for blood clots. I went to the doc, and they did tests, including an ultrasound, which showed that I might actually have a blood clot! Now, I'm on this blood thinner but I can't shake this feeling of uncertainty around blood clotting treatment. What exactly should I expect moving forward? Are the side effects of these medications serious? I've read a bit about it, but I’m finding all this stuff about blood clotting treatment overwhelming. How do I manage all this without stressing out too much? And are there lifestyle changes I can make to avoid another episode? I mean, I used to be so active, and now I feel like I have to be super careful! Just looking for some advice from doctors about the whole blood clotting treatment process and what steps I should take next. Thanks!
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