Deep Vein Thrombosis caused by CES
Aug 18, 2013 12:51:23 GMT -8
Post by Lαrα on Aug 18, 2013 12:51:23 GMT -8
I was reading some info earlier about DVT'S being suffered as a result of Cauda Equina Syndrome. Just wondering how many of us have had this problem (ive had three!) and also to remind people to look at for the signs that a clot is present.
I was reading a blog by a guy with Cauda Equina Syndrome and he describes this
** A specialist relayed to me that the nerve damage to my spine was so severe in the nerves that lead to the left leg that the leg was not getting the necessary inputs from the brain to pump blood back up towards the heart, resulting in the blood tending to pool in my left leg and foot. **
The way i monitor now is that i measure my calves in the morning. Normally the swelling will decrease after raising them at night so i can get a relatively safe measure at this time of the day. Any change is the size in the morning will prompt me to go to the docs that day!
Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
In some cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) there may be no symptoms, but possible symptoms can include:
pain, swelling and tenderness in one of your legs (usually your calf)
a heavy ache in the affected area
warm skin in the area of the clot
redness of your skin, particularly at the back of your leg, below the knee
