Medical Question

There is a blood pressure test where they take it on the calf, not the arm. This is used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (clots, in other words) and the like. Have you had this done? I had it done when I had foot complaints (turned out to be related to my genetic bad foot design, not DVT...phew!)

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Originally Posted by smokey the elder

There is a blood pressure test where they take it on the calf, not the arm. This is used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (clots, in other words) and the like. Have you had this done? I had it done when I had foot complaints (turned out to be related to my genetic bad foot design, not DVT...phew!)

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No - I haven't had this done. I'll have to ask doc about it next time I go in, if this continues to be a problem. My blood is as thin as water so I doubt that a clot is an issue, but then again, you never know, especially having had surgery on the hip on that side.
Thanks!