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Hi im on antiplatelet meds for prev double stroke 31 may . followed 4wks by dissection of cerebral arterys, nonruptured,now struggeling with pain area in left calf but cant see any prob, it was a left stroke effecting right side.another clot forming?

Q: hi im on antiplatelet meds for prev double stroke 31 may . followed 4wks by dissection of cerebral arterys, nonruptured,now struggeling with pain area in left calf but cant see any prob, it was a left stroke effecting right side.another clot forming?

: If you are having new pain in your left calf, you need to be seen by a doctor who can examine the area and rule out blood clot -- especially given your history of recurrent stroke.

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If you are having new pain in your left calf, you need to be seen by a doctor who can examine the area and rule out blood clot -- especially given your history of recurrent stroke.

Answered 8/8/2022

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A member asked:

Hi im on antiplatelet meds for prev double stroke 31 may . followed 4wks by dissection of cerebral arterys, nonruptured,now struggeling with pain area in left calf but cant see any prob, it was a left stroke effecting right side.another clot forming?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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