deep vein thrombosis recovery time

Allergies, blood and immune system
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I have been told i need to be off work for 6 weeks at least but i dont understand why.

Anyone know why this length of time is required for recovery?

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You need to keep your leg elevated (assuming your DVT is in your leg).  It should be elevated higher than your heart if possible.  I was told no standing, resting with leg up or walking as felt comfortable but not overdoing it. 

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Yep Vivi3nne is right there. Elevation of leg and rest most important and walking. Not sure about the 6 weeks as mine was 6 months, but it's always worth doing a little research online or I'm sure the hospital will tell you. Good luck. 

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Hi Holly, Try and be patient, 6 weeks is for rest, as others have commented, try to keep leg above heart and avoid standing too much, I too was told 6 weeks and was too kean to get back to work, still experiencing problems with swelling of the ankle nearly a year ago, so my advice would be rest and more rest, take care, stewart

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Hi guys,

Thanks for replying.

​The DVT is actually in my arm which makes everything a bit more complicated.

It might be because of my job but I'm not sure. I can't find much information online either which is a pain.

​I know that I will probably be on treatment for around six months but I don't think I'll be off sick for that long.

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Hi Holly

So sorry that you've a dvt in arm

Really sorry that I assumed it was in leg as mine was, which is why I suggested rest and keeping leg raised

I guess the medical guys know best but it's going to be tricky for you, have any Dr's said what you can and can't do???

Best wishes

Stewart

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Hi Stewart

​Thanks - it is a bit rare I think.

Not really, I've just been told to rest and avoid jolts.

​I am seeing him again in a week or so, hopefully he will give me more information then.

Did you have treatment for your dvt?

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Hi Holly

Thats good to hear you're seeing him soon, take a pen and paper with you as there will be loads going through your mind whilst you're in the waiting room

The treatment for my dvt was a course of Warfarin and weekly INR checks

i had a problem part way through term in that the pharmacy changed brand and it caused involentary scratching, went back on regular brand and all was fine

If i can help with anything else, just ask

Trust the doctors and ask lots of questions

Take care, Stewart