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Should I Or Should I Not?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Calgary, AB

Not having great week.. my foot very very swollen and leg really red and not sure if from naproxen.. should I see dr or ER? Have you had this similar ?

March 20, 2019
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi I’m a retired nurse my advice is go to ER now don’t Hesitate ithe swelling has nothing to do w naproxen You could have a deep vein thrombosis or DVT as it’s called I wish you luck your life could be threatened you don’t want a blood clot going to your heart,lungs or Brain 🧠 it could be Detrimental to your health and your life now hurry keep me posted God bless you 🙏❤️

March 20, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Kim. Dosen’t look good. I hope u called your Dr or you know why

March 20, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Kim, so sorry im just now finding this. I hope you saw your doctor about your foot. What did you find out?

April 2, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I am also a retired nurse. I totally agree with Terri's post above. Go to the ER tonight and get it checked. Keep us posted ok? Take care.

March 20, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I would go to the ER because there is a chance of a DVT blood clot and it's better safe than sorry.

March 20, 2019

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