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Potential Blood Clot

AkraniAkrani member
in February 2014 Moms
I've noticed increased swelling in my lower body (which is normal) but my left side is considerably larger by EOD and unlike my right, is still slightly puffy in the mornings. I've also had a red blotchy mark across my left ankle and showed it to the Dr at my last appt. She checked it out and said it could be a potential blood clot, telling me to keep an eye on it. 

I've managed to stay away from Dr. Google & WebMD but DH seems concerned & after mentioning it to my mom & sis, started getting emails & calls saying I should demand an ultrasound to rule this out before L&D otherwise could cause complications. Has anyone else dealt with this during pregnancy and can give me any insight into what can be done? TIA! 
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Re: Potential Blood Clot

  • ahare2009ahare2009 member
    I don't have personal experience , but my mom had a blood clot when she was pregnant with me and was in the hospital for some time before I was born and after to be watched. Granted this was nearly 30 years ago. But if it is a blood clot it definitely needs watched.
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  • hopefuldoghopefuldog member
    Not to scare you, but blood clots can be deadly. Call you dr ASAP.
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  • BecksHRNBecksHRN member
    Your doc should NOT have said to just watch it ! Get an ultrasound ASAP! If your OB refuses - go to the ER .
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  • chikabiddychikabiddy member
    No advice beyond what pp have said, just wanted to send you lots of T&P's!! I hope it isn't anything serious!
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  • AkraniAkrani member
    Thank you all so much! I'm calling now and will stop by their office if I need to. I was second-guessing whether I was worried over nothing but in the end, it's better to be safe than sorry and this is weighing heavily on my mind. 
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  • AkraniAkrani member
    Update: they're sending me to Triage for tests. Dreading going back after the exhausting day I spent there to rule out PreE but I know I'll feel better after it's all said & done. Thanks again for all your support!
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  • AkraniAkrani member
    Thanks again & yes, I'm on my way there now. DH is meeting me just in case.
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  • slwprincessslwprincess member
    I agree, call the doc again and ask for an ultrasound.  This is not something I would mess around with.

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  • cksmith29cksmith29 member
    I'm glad you are going back in to get it checked out.  Blood clots can be very scary!  Keep us posted and good luck.
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  • AkraniAkrani member
    kalimom2be said:
    Just seeing this post, but I am glad everything turned out well. 
    I also have reddening on my left ankle so I was very curious about what they would tell you. 
    They never said much to me other than it was from swelling. 
    Thank you! Although I had to push the issue, I'm glad I did in order to get some peace of mind. Hopefully yours is not serious either but here are the questions they asked me that said would indicate it could be a blood clot: 

    Is it swollen? Is the area warm? Does it hurt when you walk? Any pain when you flex your foot back (toes pointed toward you)? If any of these are yes, I would suggest calling your doctor. 
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