Is it okay to use an ace bandage to wrap a leg with Deep Vein Thrombosis?
I was sent to the ER last night and given blood thinners to begin using, but before my ER visit I had been wrapping my leg up as it helped me manage my pain and helped slightly with my mobility. Is it okay to continue to use my wrap bandage to manage my pain now that I'm using the blood thinners? I wasn't sure if that'd restrict blood flow or not.
Posted Oct 10, 2019, 4:03 PM UTC
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As long as it isn't too restricting on your vessels I think you will be fine. But it wouldn't hurt to shoot an email to your physician or medical examiner. I'm assuming since your'e on thinners you're dealing with blood clots from thrombosis. But again just ask your doctor before you do anything. Especially on thinners it's a lot easier to restrict your blood flow and cut off circulation than normal. It's important to get around and move around to allow your blood to flow.
Thanks for your reply. Do you think it's safe to fly? I had a vacation planned Monday that includes a fairly short flight (maybe an hour and a half) but wasn't sure if I should cancel that due to my recent diagnosis.
hmmmm. Most places would advise waiting a month or so after the diagnosis just as a precaution. But since it's an 1:30 hr or so flight I think you'll be fine (consult with your doctor just to be safe though). If it was a 7 hr flight it would be different. That would be like 7 hours of increased risk of developing another clot. It's better to be safe than sorry. I would talk with your doctor about it. That way you don't have to stress about it while on vacation.