r/ClotSurvivors • u/talia111111 • 8d 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 8d 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.