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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Jackie_w on February 09, 2016, 07:41:57 AM

Title: Calf pain
Post by: Jackie_w on February 09, 2016, 07:41:57 AM

Hello.

I started HRT at the beginning of December.  Was on Prempack c, then last week changed to Femoston.

Yesterday I developed a dull ache in my left calf and it's still there this morning.  Is this something I should see the doctor about, or will it be okay to wait a few days and see what happen? I don't want to waste the doctors time. 
My calf isn't swollen, I can walk okay.  I do have a heavy cold just now so I'm not sure if the pain is caused by that.

Jackie

Title: Re: Calf pain
Post by: Tinkerbell on February 09, 2016, 07:56:35 AM

Is it swollen or warm to the touch?


Not sure if HRT increases risk of DVT or not, can you ring and ask for advice at your doctors?

Title: Re: Calf pain
Post by: Tinkerbell on February 09, 2016, 08:03:12 AM

Noticed you said it is not swollen

I was worried about a DVT after a c section and my doctor measure both my calves, can you do that to see if there is any difference?
Must be a proper diagnostic tool as I saw it used for the same thing on the programme GP behind closed doors

Title: Re: Calf pain
Post by: Sweetscarlett on February 09, 2016, 08:32:38 AM

Hi Jackie
I am on  Femoston 1/ 10 and during the second half of my grey tablets notice a lot of aches and pains in my legs . I am obsessed with getting a dvt and have spent many a happy hour examining my legs for tell tale signs . I believe you have to watch out for redness and swelling and as Tinkerbell said skin that is warm to the touch
 XX Ss

Title: Re: Calf pain
Post by: Jackie_w on February 09, 2016, 09:26:59 AM

Thank you ladies for replying.

It's not red or warm to touch.  I will measure my calves and keep an eye on it over the next couple of days x