Potential DVT
Hi!
I was seen today for potential DVT and now I’m health anxiety spiraling.
My doctor ordered all the labs and an xray stat, so I already (thankfully) have my test results back. Everything was normal except my d-dimer was elevated at 739. Naturally, I googled that and now I’m worried I have DVT and it’s going to turn into a PE. I’ve had a low level calf pain for the last 2 weeks, feels like a very light cramp that won’t go away. No swelling, no discoloration, no hot to the touch skin. Just a persistent annoying pain.
My main symptoms that I was seen for were feeling lightheaded and easily tired after minimal exercise..and I randomly threw the fact I’ve had this pain now for a couple weeks which set off some alarm bells. So here I am.
Now I have to wait for feedback from my doctor on my labs and see what next steps are. Would appreciate any stories of reassurance from anyone that has been through this before as it’s a bit scary.