Is it possible to get new blood clots even while you are on a blood thinner? I started warfarin 10 days ago.

Michelle · #1 (**permalink**) 04-05-2009

I had a clot in the leg which travelled to my lungs and I ended up with 3 pulmonary emboli. Of course, now I'm paranoid of every ache and pain I get. The pain in my leg cleared up for several days, but now I'm feeling the familiar ache in the calf like I did 2 weeks ago.

avon calling · #2 (**permalink**) 04-05-2009

Sure it's possible just much less likely. Call your doctor. If you are getting calf pain when you walk or flex your foot then go to the ER.
God bless.

ladypam · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009

There is always a risk of getting a blood clot even if you are on a blood thinner. And it is always good to be cautious about the pain that you feel in your legs. To make sure that it isn't a repeat of what you experienced, then I suggest to take regular blood tests just to monitor the condition of your blood.

Hope this helps.