A member asked:

Car accident caused fracture in left ankle. had dvt in that calf. a month on lovenox (enoxaparin). calf has spasms. causes? inmobility? post thrombotic syndrome?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Immobility, Mg: Muscle spasm is usually associated with nerve issues or electrolte abnormalities . Post phlebitis limb is normally a swollen area but not associate with muscle spasms. Recommend, magnesium pills,maintain hydration,gentle stretching.

Dr Lev-weissberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2015

3.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Car accident caused fracture in left ankle. had dvt in that calf. a month on lovenox (enoxaparin). calf has spasms. causes? inmobility? post thrombotic syndrome?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Dr Lev-weissberg and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm 28. Found small DVT in calf two weeks ago. How likely is it for the clot to travel to lung while on lovenox (enoxaparin)?

A member asked:

After 3rd blood clot in lower left calf (dvt) resolved, my INR is still low after over 2 mos on enoxaparin injections twice daily- why?

A member asked:

How long does it take for blood clots to "dissolve" in your leg? I have extensive DVT in my left leg. I cannot walk as I have a fractured ankle.

A member asked:

Dvt in jugular and all down left arm and chest while on coumiden, now on lovenox, (enoxaparin) now he's very weak and achy can't even lift arms, what else could be?

A member asked:

I have a spiral fracture in my foot (3 weeks old) and DVT in my leg. I'm on blood thinners now for 3 days. How long should I remain inactive and when should I start wearing my moon boot again?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

History of DVT w/vinecava filter tightness above knee w/swelling in calf and ankle itching behind the knee and aching on lovenox (enoxaparin) 120 sub Q2x day new clot?

Im 28, no past hx. Do not smoke, no birth control. Have DVT in calf after car accident. How likely is it to get another blood clot while on lovenox (enoxaparin)?

How long for calf DVT to dissolve? I'm 28, no previous history this happened after car accident. Taking lovenox (enoxaparin). Will I have symps. until it dissolves

DVT in left calf diagnosed a week ago. On Lovenox (2x day) and 5mg Coumadin (warfarin). Experiencing left sided tingling in leg, arm and head (slight headache too). Is this a side affect from meds?

Im 28. Had DVT after car accident. On Lovenox (enoxaparin) for 6 weeks. Blood work showed AST and ALT to be very elevated. Can Lovenox (enoxaparin) cause this? Thank you

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?