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Help with pain post dvt leg knee to ankle, pain at night sleeping. vascular surgeon said continue wear compress/socks(day). put feet up. what else?thx

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

NSAID: An NSAID (like ibuprofen, naproxen, or high dose aspirin) will help the pain. If you're on an anticoagulant ("blood thinner"), this will increase the risk of bleeding but can still be used if you're not having bleeding problems. (and I would let your doc know what you're doing and why).

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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A member asked:

Help with pain post dvt leg knee to ankle, pain at night sleeping. vascular surgeon said continue wear compress/socks(day). put feet up. what else?thx

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

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