A member asked:

Terrible charley horse 2 nights ago outer side of shin, ankle & up front leg. pain is still pretty bad. anxious about a dvt. already on blood thinners no prior dvt, but pain won't go away. can dvt present in outer shin or is pain from initial spasm?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, your symptom is not consistent with a DVT, especially you are taking blood thinner. Pain due to a severe cramping at an unusual place may persist for a couple days. You should try tylenol for the next 24 hours.

Answered 11/21/2022

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