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Dvt in calf 15 mo. ago, occurred after leg in boot after ankle surgery. today had massage on that calf, later felt pain, twitches, burning. normal?

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Dr. Ashraf Guirgues answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Normal: It is normal to occasionally have calf pain after having had a DVT in the calf years ago

Answered 6/24/2016

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Tight pulling feeling inner calf & thigh, sometimes on back of thigh. Also get some tightness on back of calf. no swelling/color change. Random twitches around calf. Doc examined leg Friday did suspect DVT, but no diagnostic tests done. What"s wrong?

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I've had a burning feeling in my thigh, calf, and ankle the last few days. I've had no redness, swelling, or hot skin. Should I worry about a dvt?

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