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Pain in left calf on left side woke me up. Getting up and walking around relieved the pain. I no longer have pain except for a slight lingering of 1 or less. It was 8 or 9 when I was awakened.I have a history of DVT and PE about 5 years ago, the DVT x 2. Currently take Warfarin. I have some weight issues and am inactive. I spent most of yesterday sitting at a computer. My understanding is that I should go to ER if pain gets worse upon walking. Mine got better. I feel no lump and my leg is not discolored. My legs are chronically swollen. I am warm all over, but, I live in Phoenix. Kind of clammy, though.
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Hello, From your symptoms, you seem to develop DVT again. You should know that DVT is recurrent. You have to develop a lifestyle to combat it. The prognosis worsens if you don't improve your lifestyle. As you also have a history of pulmonary embolism, there are chances you can eventually develop that again due to DVT. I suggest you go for 30 minutes brisk walk every day. Go for yoga also if possible. It improves the circulation in your leg. Reducing the risk of DVT. And secondly avoid sitting in one place for a long time, get up and walk every one hour once. Avoid having fatty food. Avoid exposing your leg to cold. Use stockings if you want. Will help for your pain. Thank you.