I have recently been diagnosed with a DVT in my left leg.
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I had considerable calf pain and found walking difficult. I also have on going knee problems and my GP thinks I've torn the meniscus, probably walking in such a way to help the calf pain. I am now in constant pain in my knee and, with the worry of the DVT, feeling fed up. I've been told that Orthopaedics will not even see me till I've finished my 3 months of warfarin. If my knee doesn't settle and the pain continues to be so intense I'm not sure how I'll cope. I know I am, at some stage, going to need a replacement and probably both knees. I'm 66. Is this DVT going to stop knee surgery or will I be able to have surgery on my knees?
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In the meantime you need to try to focus on pain control and do pre- op Physio lose weight if necessary etc get yourself physically as fit and healthy and as psychologically positive as possible - not easy of course - but with less pain, focus and being busy with a strategy the three months will go more quickly. Worth waiting to be safe - I am sure they will operate but they will be monitoring and ensuring everything is done to reduce risk. If you're worried and able to why not book a private appointment with a consultant and talk through your worries.
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