Dvt fear! Please help

So i had two negative d dimer tests this month. I am having left calf cramping, so since i had a negative d dimer test last week, shoukd i be okay? Blood clots dont run in my family and never had one and im 23 am I being paranoid

[Jcamb]

Did you have an ultrasound of your calf done? That is one way they tell if there is a clot in there. D dimer test, to the best of my knowledge, tells the doctor if there are certain things in your blood that indicate your body is breaking down a clot. If your doc. says a negative d dimer is all you need, then you can probably feel comfortable. But, if it's bugging you, ask for an ultrasound.

I had a DVT once while pregnant and then went through a couple of years fighting the paranoia. :P  I now take a baby aspirin every day to help guard against future clots. I also try to eat lots of garlic and cayenne pepper to naturally keep blood thin. Sitting where I am now, I think I would feel comfortable with a negative d dimer.

[gymdandee]

many fruits, vegetables and spices act as natural blood thinners and can reduce your risk of heart disease, and fish oil has been extensively studied and shown to be a blood thinner.
some foods have been as carefully researched as drugs for their blood thinning effects:
• green beans and tomatoes keep blood cells from clumping together
• grapes and raspberries prevent clot formation
• raspberries have clot dissolving ability
Source: Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2011 Feb 9.
• sea vegetables (edible seaweeds) have anti blood clotting properties and play an important part in keeping fats in the blood safe. (lipid metabolism)
Eating a bigger assortment of fruits, vegetables, spices
What Are Natural Blood Thinners?
Many FRUITS, VEGETABLES and SPICES act as natural blood thinners. That is why a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
bromelain is a blood thinner. Pineapples have enzymes called bromelain, which is a natural anticoagulant.
The Omegas in FISH OIL are anti inflammatory and keep you arteries flexible as you age and reducing blood clotting
Apples, Grapes, Pineapples: Natural Blood Thinners
Fruits are good sources of anticoagulants that reduce blood clotting. Nutritionists recommend 2-3 servings of fruits a day. Drinking fruit juices
TART CHERRIES  as researchers at the University of Michigan are finding that "tart cherries contain anthocyanins .
Taking 2 tablespoons of tart Tart Cherry Concentrate per day, reduces the inflammatory markers in the blood. (Journal of Nutrition, 2006, Vol. 136, pp. 981-986)
GRAPES contain flavonoids. Purple grape juice's antiplatelet activity shows stronger than aspirin. (47th Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology)
Drinking two cups of purple grape juice a day
APPLES also contain phytonutrients like those found in grapes. (Study by UC Davis School of Medicine)
Drinking a 12-ounce glass of 100% apple juice (non-sweetened) every day
Besides being a great fiber resource, pineapples also have enzymes called BROMELAIN,
Natural Blood Thinners: Herbs and Spices
GINGER, helps make blood platelets less sticky.
TURMERIC or Curcumin
list of natural blood thinners you may have on your spice rack:
CURRY POWDER CAYENNE PAPRIKA THYME DILL OREGANO
LICORICE PEPPERMINT
Natural Blood Thinners:FISH OIL a dosage of 900 mg of DHA and EPA, combined or eating 6 ounces of salmon per week