eastofeden
25-10-13, 05:05
i had a second negative d dimer today but i am still not feeling reassured.
how likely exactly is it that a blood test for clots could be wrong? i really need some reassurance.
i have this sharp cramp pain in my left calf which gets worse when i move it, and also severe breathlessness.
i am starting to wonder if a) the d dimer is a false fluke, which does happen or perhaps the clot is too old to have been picked up or
b) there's a clot in my arm from when a drip was put in, since the day after that is when my breathlessness began.
or c) it's plaque in my leg artery, since I have bad circulation and my feet are always blue.
i am not allowed a vq lung scan and my gp isn't happy with me - i want to see a vascular specialist but i know a referral could take weeks or months.
im really tired of having this constant reminder in my calf. it's preventing me from sleeping. i have no idea what to do from here. right now i have pins and needles in that foot and it feels really cold - the nurse actually mentioned today how cold my feet were in such a hot room. she brushed her hand against my left foot and gasped lol. and my toes were a ghastly purple ugly colour until i moved my feet enough to get the blood flowing. so it can't all be in my head.
how likely exactly is it that a blood test for clots could be wrong? i really need some reassurance.
i have this sharp cramp pain in my left calf which gets worse when i move it, and also severe breathlessness.
i am starting to wonder if a) the d dimer is a false fluke, which does happen or perhaps the clot is too old to have been picked up or
b) there's a clot in my arm from when a drip was put in, since the day after that is when my breathlessness began.
or c) it's plaque in my leg artery, since I have bad circulation and my feet are always blue.
i am not allowed a vq lung scan and my gp isn't happy with me - i want to see a vascular specialist but i know a referral could take weeks or months.
im really tired of having this constant reminder in my calf. it's preventing me from sleeping. i have no idea what to do from here. right now i have pins and needles in that foot and it feels really cold - the nurse actually mentioned today how cold my feet were in such a hot room. she brushed her hand against my left foot and gasped lol. and my toes were a ghastly purple ugly colour until i moved my feet enough to get the blood flowing. so it can't all be in my head.