WIBU to attend A&E?

GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 2025-11-15T11:50:15+00:00

Hi everyone. posting here for traffic. my nan had DVTs and clots so it's in the family history. I've been having a niggling pain in the back of my right calf. It's not overly painful and doesn't stop me doing anything. Can bear weight fine, I can stretch it. Stretching doesn't hurt but feels a bit uncomfortable / tight. it actually hurts more when I'm sat still but I don't know if that's because if I'm sat not doing anything I'm noticing it more. Pain comes and goes, it's not there all the time. pain is like a crampy dull ache pain, it moves slightly around my whole bottom of my leg towards my foot and up to my thigh. No swelling, no redness, no hot skin to touch. I saw the GP this morning who essentially said because I don't have any of the classic signs that they don't think it's a DVT. I have had high d-dimers before but never found a cause. I know they're non specific. it's just bugging me because everyone says DVTs can be a silent killer and particularly women don't often get the classic pains, so I guess AIBU to attend A&E essentially for a mild - at times moderate achy calf? I have a heart condition (LONG QT syndrome) I don't think that makes my risk any higher IFAIK, I'm slim, don't smoke, not event surgery and haven't had chemo since 2017. I'm 31 years old. Also haven't given birth in 5 years. it doesn't stop me doing usual activities. if anyone has any experience I'd be ever so grateful if you could share. Thank you!

Paperclipelasticband · 16/11/2025 20:40

Glad you’re okay 😊

hello from a local Farnham-ite!

CluelessAboutBiology · 16/11/2025 13:47

olderbutwiser · 15/11/2025 17:36

Did you go to Haslemere or an A&E? If I’d seen your post earlier I’d have said Haslemere just because the waits are so much lower and they can always send you on. Love haslemere!

When I was young (about a hundred years ago) Haslemere had a “casualty” unit…..that only opened 9-5 and shut for lunch!

Seawolves · 16/11/2025 13:32

@GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry I am so glad they are taking it seriously. DH had calf pain for a while, he went to the GP who did bloods and his d-dimer came back at over 10,000 so he was given a shot of whatever it is they give and sent to hospital where he was treated poorly. They decided it was just a result of his tumour and sent him on his way with gabapentin for neuropathy. A few days later he had a massive stroke. I have since found out the hospital did an ECG which showed the possibility of pulmonary embolisms but they also put that down to his cancer.

I hope things go well for you.

youalright · 16/11/2025 09:58

GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 16/11/2025 09:43

Happy to dox myself here but I'm in Farnham - I avoid frimley park like the plague so usually go to RSCH but thought I might be able to skip the wait and go to haslemere so i called them and they said they can't scan for clots but anyhooooo!

ended up at RSCH, it was a loooong wait but all sorted. My D-dimer was positive but I do have a tumour in my lung (cancer dx in 2017 with possible recurrence now but it's a very very small tumour found as an incidental finding so think it's all fine)
they said that is possible what's causing my D-dimer. They gave me a blood thinning jab. Essentially they think my leg was an allergic reaction as it redness went away as quick as it came weirdly! I have blood thinning injections and I need to go back to SDEC in a few days to be retested and if the levels are no higher than what they were they are confident it's not a clot as the blood results weren't as high as they'd usually be with a clot so good news I think! It was only marginally above normal levels. I got caught in SDEC a few weeks back, doctor called me and told me an arrival time. 6 hours later I got seen so yes you're right, it's essentially A&E.

@youalrightthanks for checking in, I'm home and had a bit of a lay in which is good! Going to order myself a maccies breakfast and stay pretty horizontal all day as I'm shattered!

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Perfect hopefully at least you're feeling some reassurance. Enjoy your breakfast and just rest and watch some Christmas films x

Lennonjingles · 16/11/2025 09:49

You certainly did the right thing, let’s hope it’s beginning to get sorted.

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 16/11/2025 09:43

ResusciAnnie · 16/11/2025 09:10

Hope you’re ok OP! I almost said are you sure there’s no urgent care in your area…. Ours is Haslemere 😆 they’re amazing there. I hope you went there instead of A&E just cos A&E sounds no fun. Also heads up you can go to OOH GP at Royal Surrey instead of A&E, it’s essentially the same just with appointment times. We’ve never had to go to A&E as always done GP at the RSCH instead - DS was admitted from there once.

Anyway hope you have a positive update!

Happy to dox myself here but I'm in Farnham - I avoid frimley park like the plague so usually go to RSCH but thought I might be able to skip the wait and go to haslemere so i called them and they said they can't scan for clots but anyhooooo!

ended up at RSCH, it was a loooong wait but all sorted. My D-dimer was positive but I do have a tumour in my lung (cancer dx in 2017 with possible recurrence now but it's a very very small tumour found as an incidental finding so think it's all fine)
they said that is possible what's causing my D-dimer. They gave me a blood thinning jab. Essentially they think my leg was an allergic reaction as it redness went away as quick as it came weirdly! I have blood thinning injections and I need to go back to SDEC in a few days to be retested and if the levels are no higher than what they were they are confident it's not a clot as the blood results weren't as high as they'd usually be with a clot so good news I think! It was only marginally above normal levels. I got caught in SDEC a few weeks back, doctor called me and told me an arrival time. 6 hours later I got seen so yes you're right, it's essentially A&E.

@youalrightthanks for checking in, I'm home and had a bit of a lay in which is good! Going to order myself a maccies breakfast and stay pretty horizontal all day as I'm shattered!

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ResusciAnnie · 16/11/2025 09:10

Hope you’re ok OP! I almost said are you sure there’s no urgent care in your area…. Ours is Haslemere 😆 they’re amazing there. I hope you went there instead of A&E just cos A&E sounds no fun. Also heads up you can go to OOH GP at Royal Surrey instead of A&E, it’s essentially the same just with appointment times. We’ve never had to go to A&E as always done GP at the RSCH instead - DS was admitted from there once.

Anyway hope you have a positive update!

hazelnutvanillalatte · 16/11/2025 09:07

I had this in my arm - swelling, ache, heat, felt like an egg in my arm. Turned out to be a rare complication from whooping cough jab (or that was the theory anyway). Good luck

youalright · 16/11/2025 08:58

How you getting on op are you home

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 21:27

BoarBrush · 15/11/2025 20:47

That posters always an arse on every thread so don't give it a single thought

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Oh, they're one of those posters..
shows a lack of intelligence and awareness!

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 21:26

monkeysox · 15/11/2025 20:40

1 Obesity and phlebitis. 2 obesity and cancer recovery, and another young (under 40)
with flu. Lack of movement and not enough fluids. All with no chance, sudden and died.

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Jeeez that's so traumatic for you to go through I'm so sorry. So terribly young too 😢 thank you for sharing though, stories like that are what made me come to A&E in the first place. I'm so sorry :(

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rainbowunicorn · 15/11/2025 21:04

lljkk · 15/11/2025 19:27

Everyone says DVTs can be a silent killer

I never heard that before. Am doubting it's a common belief.

I get leg cramps if I sit still for >= 2 hours. It's become my normal. They clear almost instantly as soon as I walk around. This has been noticeable for ... 2 or 3 years now? How overdue for sudden death am I ?

It very much is a silent killer and is often described as such by medical professionals. Your leg cramps are not what is being spoken about here. DVT is not the same as normal leg cramps. A DVT really isn't something to make uneducated jokes about.

Greybeardy · 15/11/2025 20:56

deffo needs looking at given how it's changed over the day, etc. and they need to think about a dvt and cellulitis, but there are some more straightforward things in the list of possibilities like a ruptured bakers cyst too (can also cause a raised d-dimer)...with a bit of luck maybe it's something like that.

BoarBrush · 15/11/2025 20:47

GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 19:37

There are many threads of it and some people have posted on mine that the only symptom they had was mild cramp, or even symptomless.

I have a heart condition and a tumour in my lung that does make me more susceptible plus it runs in my family.

women especially seem to have less symptoms than men. It's never worth the risk. It can be a silent killer because it can move to your heart or lungs, and only then you get symptoms. And then there's a huge chance it could kill you.

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That posters always an arse on every thread so don't give it a single thought

monkeysox · 15/11/2025 20:40

GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 20:37

I'm so sorry 😔 was this due to a clotting disorder or something? I'm seeing more and more people state the same thing.

I've got a positive d-dimer but it's not hugely high. I've had a jab in my tummy and now waiting for doc to let me know next steps.

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1 Obesity and phlebitis. 2 obesity and cancer recovery, and another young (under 40)
with flu. Lack of movement and not enough fluids. All with no chance, sudden and died.

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 20:37

monkeysox · 15/11/2025 20:33

Sending love. They have killed several of our loved ones.

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I'm so sorry 😔 was this due to a clotting disorder or something? I'm seeing more and more people state the same thing.

I've got a positive d-dimer but it's not hugely high. I've had a jab in my tummy and now waiting for doc to let me know next steps.

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 20:36

Seawolves · 15/11/2025 20:31

For DH it was a silent killer.

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Gawd I'm so sorry 😢 it's so important to get checked isn't it. I think there should be more checks for clots especially as more and more people are reporting a similar thing

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monkeysox · 15/11/2025 20:33

Seawolves · 15/11/2025 20:31

For DH it was a silent killer.

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Sending love. They have killed several of our loved ones.

monkeysox · 15/11/2025 20:33

TiredofLDN · 15/11/2025 12:26

Go go go.

This.

Seawolves · 15/11/2025 20:31

lljkk · 15/11/2025 19:27

Everyone says DVTs can be a silent killer

I never heard that before. Am doubting it's a common belief.

I get leg cramps if I sit still for >= 2 hours. It's become my normal. They clear almost instantly as soon as I walk around. This has been noticeable for ... 2 or 3 years now? How overdue for sudden death am I ?

For DH it was a silent killer.

TeenLifeMum · 15/11/2025 19:38

lljkk · 15/11/2025 19:27

Everyone says DVTs can be a silent killer

I never heard that before. Am doubting it's a common belief.

I get leg cramps if I sit still for >= 2 hours. It's become my normal. They clear almost instantly as soon as I walk around. This has been noticeable for ... 2 or 3 years now? How overdue for sudden death am I ?

Guessing you don’t have a family history or a tumour in your lung like op. Cancer makes the blood more “gloopy” so she’ll be higher risk.

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 19:37

lljkk · 15/11/2025 19:27

Everyone says DVTs can be a silent killer

I never heard that before. Am doubting it's a common belief.

I get leg cramps if I sit still for >= 2 hours. It's become my normal. They clear almost instantly as soon as I walk around. This has been noticeable for ... 2 or 3 years now? How overdue for sudden death am I ?

There are many threads of it and some people have posted on mine that the only symptom they had was mild cramp, or even symptomless.

I have a heart condition and a tumour in my lung that does make me more susceptible plus it runs in my family.

women especially seem to have less symptoms than men. It's never worth the risk. It can be a silent killer because it can move to your heart or lungs, and only then you get symptoms. And then there's a huge chance it could kill you.

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lljkk · 15/11/2025 19:27

Everyone says DVTs can be a silent killer

I never heard that before. Am doubting it's a common belief.

I get leg cramps if I sit still for >= 2 hours. It's become my normal. They clear almost instantly as soon as I walk around. This has been noticeable for ... 2 or 3 years now? How overdue for sudden death am I ?

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GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 19:05

Hi all,

no real update as of yet. I'm still waiting to be seen by the doctor. There's literally not a deaf to be had unfortunately! But I should be seen soon.

the redness has subsided but the pain is still there. I do have a bit of chest pain, but I do have a small tumour in my lung so hoping it's that as it flares up when I'm stressed or ill.

thanks for all your messages.

I did call the urgent care but they said they wouldn't be able to deal with the DVT so advised me to go to hospital so I'm in A&E instead. :)

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Edenmum2 · 15/11/2025 18:13

GotSomeChipsAhoyIfYoureHungry · 15/11/2025 13:46

I can see what you mean in the pic but there doesn't seem to me much IRL maybe a touch of redness on the other leg but I'd been sat on my left leg (not the painful one)

I've been triaged now, there's absolutely nowhere to sit down, there's families here with 2-3 people with them and it always pisses me off as there's injured or sick people sat on the floor but hey ho, better safe than sorry!

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Good luck, really hope you get answers soon x