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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
blood clot
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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blood clot
by campbell84, May 05, 2008 01:55PM
Lately, I have had severe cramps in my legs . I am afraid that I may have dvt but I am not sure since I am pregnant and it may just be pregnancy cramps. I have had several other pains in the last couple months such as chest pain, arm pain, and abdominal pain. I have checked it out at the hospital several times but they never find anything. I had a d-dimer test done to see if I may have a blood clot just a month ago but it was negative. Is the test still good today even though it was taken a month ago?
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 11, 2008 07:03PM
, May 11, 2008 07:03PM
Hello,
If you are still having symptoms talk to your doctor about having a repeat evaluation. In pregnancy a d-dimer is elevated and therefore not a reliable test. Venous dopplers of the lower extremities might be helpful. Your doctor should determine any further evaluation.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
If you are still having symptoms talk to your doctor about having a repeat evaluation. In pregnancy a d-dimer is elevated and therefore not a reliable test. Venous dopplers of the lower extremities might be helpful. Your doctor should determine any further evaluation.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
