I just had a baby and most of my pregnancy I would get pains in my lower leg ( calf) and behind my knee and now I still have the pain and it just never goes away could this be a blood clot or just be from all the weight I got from being pregnant??
2007-01-06 13:07:03 · 13 answers · asked by mommyinneedofhelp 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
GO TO THE ER NOW! If you have a clot and it comes loose, you won't be around to see your child grow up. It is a VERY serious thing! A stroke, or death could happen! Do not drive, have someone take you ASAP to the ER. The test that can rule out a clot is very easy and almost painless.....so now.....hurry.....
2007-01-06 13:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually just had a blood clot in my leg. It was slightly swollen and the skin was warm and painful. I was also told by a rheumatologist on Monday that if you are going to have a problem with clots, it will most likely always show up when you are pregnant because of changes in blood flow and thickness.
I would call a doctor because it is nothing to mess around with. If they believe it is a clot, you will probably get a shot of heparin or something similar and a dopplar scan... it's just like an ultrasound and they go over the vessels in your legs. If it isn't a clot, at least you will have peace of mind!
2007-01-06 22:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by hokiegirlvt79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a pinched siatic nerve from carrying the child, but usually this involves the entire leg. Did you have a c-section and had a spinal, could be a residual side effect, and yes it could be a blood clot. You need to go to the emergency room and have it checked out as soon as possible. Good luck and congratulations on your new baby.
2007-01-06 21:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by vivib 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to see your doctor ASAP and at the very least have a Doppler ultrasound done of your leg. That's a specific imaging technique that helps to identify narrowed blood vessels.
If you have a sudden pain or if you have any breathing problems, headaches, dizziness, or other possible neurological symptom, CALL 911. You life would be at stake.
2007-01-06 21:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be your sciatica nerve (from your lower spine) that runs down the back of each leg....got irritated from the pregnancy weight and pull on the spine...You might try icing your lower back (just above tail bone area)....I go to an acupuncturist which helps me immensely, but I know not all people would be willing to try this...some people go to a chiropractor...Good luck.
2007-01-06 21:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER, don't take any chances. Blood clots are nothing to mess around with, people die because of them.
2007-01-06 21:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by bugjrmom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could be a blood clot. Please get to ER Immediately especially if the pain gets worse when you straighten your leg. (behind your knee)
2007-01-06 21:11:01 · answer #7 · answered by Colette B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be. I would talk to your doctor just to be on the safe side. Clots during and after pregnancy are common and serious.
2007-01-06 21:10:09 · answer #8 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
blood clots usually are swollen, red and hot. so painful it cant be touched. if it is a blood clot seek help now if it breaks lose you could have a heart attaack or stroke.
2007-01-06 21:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
get to a doctor in case it is a blood clot!
2007-01-06 21:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋