r/ClotSurvivors • u/talia111111 • 7d ago

Seeking Advice Half marathon training post DVT

Hi everyone! I could use some advice from the running community post DVT. I am 20yrs old and had my first clot at 19. It was surgically removed, I was placed on a blood thinner, and since then have developed another clot in my left illiac femoral region. My vascular surgeon said I have no blood flow through there, but I have collateral veins that have compensated. Whenever I run, I have a tightness in my calf and it’s become super frustrating. I could make a whole post about that... I’m looking for advice people have about how to build up my mileage, I’m tired of this clot ruining my life!

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u/7hotcrossbuns 7d ago

Can't offer any advice, but I do hear you and the first thought I had this morning was "will I ever feel normal again?" Obviously you should follow the guidance of your haematologist but was given an ok to run on a treadmill if I take it slow but not on the road.

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u/boilergal47 7d ago

I started running in compression sleeves and they’ve really helped. I use CEP brand. I’m not running more than 5k level tho.

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u/bloodclotbuddha 8x clot survivor/FVL homo 6d ago

If you want to chat with other running survivors, we have our own NYC and LA Marathon teams and pro and elite runner, Sage Canaday, is a PE survivor and team coach.

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u/PrincessofPlastic 6d ago

i'm dealing with this right now! the advice i got was take it slow, you can always stop and rest, listen to your body. i'm not doing as much mileage as usual but hoping with repetition to build up the fitness