Question 1

recovering from blood clots to both lungs. had the sensation of a charlie horse in both calves.  is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It could be : Sometime this could happen because the recent blood clots, but if continue check it with your doctor to be sure it will come back again.

Question 2

i had mirena (levonorgestrel) put in yesterday i have a charlie horse shooting down my leg i'm scared it could be something serious like a blood clot could it be?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Blood clot usually has one-sided swelling, and more of a throbbing pain, worse with compression, usually on back of calf. Shooting pain, charlie horse sounds more like leg may be sore from stretching during procedure. If worse, changes, or not improving, go ahead and seek medical attention.

Question 3

3 days ago had a charlie horse in my calf and ankle and still have mild pain not swallow.could it be a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

It could or it : Could be a Charlie horse. Since one can kill you, I would advise  having it checked out. Always better safe than sorry.

Question 4

i have throbbing calf pain worse when laying down resting goes away when i'm up. almost feels like a on coming charley horse. i worry of a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: It certainly could be a clot.  You need to be seen.

Question 5

had charley horse last night-calf sore today. wife says be seen in case of blood clot-seems bit extreme. no swelling or discoloration-pulses r present?

Accepted Answer

She can be right: Calf pain can be a sign of a blood clot  also called  thrombophlebitis. Your  pulses  would  be  Ok with a blood  clot. the calf  location is suggestive. Sometimes  you don't  see the swelling. You can best evaluate this  with  your physician. If necessary you can get a vascular study done  by an  ultrasound.

Question 6

on blood thinners, woke up this morning with a charley horse in my right inner thigh, now swelling in leg and still feeling like a charley horse, could it be a blood clot? and my i.n.r. has been low for 8 days 1.8 mechanical mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

: Glad you are being careful, as this should  be checked out ASAP.  A simple ultrasound test should suffice, so get a venous NIVA today.

Question 7

can charlie horses be a sign of a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Signs of DVT: Classic signs/symptoms of lower extremity blood clot (calf  dvt) include swelling, pain, and discoloration in the involved extremity.  Palpable cord, edema, warmth, and dilation of surface veins in the involved leg may also be seen. Charlie hoarse is less likely to be from a clot. Knowing an individual's risk factors for developing DVT helps your dr determine relationship of presenting symptoms.

Question 8

what does blood clots mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Blood clots can form in a number of different scenarios- when blood vessels break from direct trauma clotted blood is what you see as a.

Question 9

how can blood clots dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot removal: Blood clots in general are removed naturally from the body. The body has a system of clotting as well as a system to prevent too much clotting. Whenever a clot is formed in the body over time the body will naturally reabsorb it. Sometimes doctors give medication to prevent the blood from being able to clot easily.

Question 10

blood clot in both shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: How do you know that you have blood clots in the shoulders? Blood clots in shoulders is not a recognized medical entity. It may help if you describe the symptoms.

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Recovering from blood clots to both lungs. had the sensation of a charlie horse in both calves. is that normal?

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I had mirena (levonorgestrel) put in yesterday i have a charlie horse shooting down my leg i'm scared it could be something serious like a blood clot could it be?

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3 days ago had a charlie horse in my calf and ankle and still have mild pain not swallow.could it be a blood clot?

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I have throbbing calf pain worse when laying down resting goes away when i'm up. almost feels like a on coming charley horse. i worry of a blood clot?

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Had charley horse last night-calf sore today. wife says be seen in case of blood clot-seems bit extreme. no swelling or discoloration-pulses r present?

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On blood thinners, woke up this morning with a charley horse in my right inner thigh, now swelling in leg and still feeling like a charley horse, could it be a blood clot? and my i.n.r. has been low for 8 days 1.8 mechanical mitral valve?

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Can charlie horses be a sign of a blood clot?

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What does blood clots mean?

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How can blood clots dissolve?

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Blood clot in both shoulders?

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