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D-dimer normal, but now i have shooting pain down left leg bruising around ankle and swelling. bad chest pain stabbing pain in left shoulder blade.

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Dr. Lisa Piccione answered

Go to ED: These symptoms r quite concerning. D dimer is only a screen. I recommend you go to the ed for addition evaluation now.

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2015

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A member asked:

D-dimer normal, but now i have shooting pain down left leg bruising around ankle and swelling. bad chest pain stabbing pain in left shoulder blade.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lisa Piccione answered

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

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