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Suggest Treatment For DVT In Left Leg

Hi I m a 44yr old female, I was diagnosed with factor v Leiden in 2001, and have been taking warfarin since. Original blood clot was misdiagnosed, despite me telling medical staff of how much pain I was in. I was constantly sent home a week later they realised what was wrong (DVT). By this stage my entire leg was clotted and has left my left leg permanently damaged. If I m on my feet too much in a day my leg is practically doubled in size. Since then I have been getting really bad leg cramps and pins and needle sensations is there anything I can do to help relieve these. I was told there is nothing that they can do about my leg but it leaves me very paranoid about wearing dresses etc. Thank you
Mon, 3 Aug 2020
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Hi,

You have factor V deficiency and that's the reason of DVT. Since you are having hyper-coagulable state so you have to take warfarin for the rest of your life. The other option would be factor Xa inhibitor that is rivoroxaban. But both therapies will continue lifelong.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For DVT In Left Leg

Hi, You have factor V deficiency and that s the reason of DVT. Since you are having hyper-coagulable state so you have to take warfarin for the rest of your life. The other option would be factor Xa inhibitor that is rivoroxaban. But both therapies will continue lifelong. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician