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A 47-year-old female asked:

I'm on warfarin after having a dvt and get a lot of pain and aches in my legs . is this normal?

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Dr. Michael Dugan
Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
It certainiy: Can be. Especially if the DVT was relatively recent.
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Dr. Benjamin Lerner
Dr. Benjamin Lerneranswered
Vascular Surgery 21 years experience
Yes: There can be a significant amount of inflammation around a DVT called phlebitis, but you want to make sure your warfarin is therapeutic and your clot is not worsening.
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