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Originally Posted by sassysocks

It was previously thought within the medical profession that early mobility after a DVT was not advisable as this could encourage the clot to travel to the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism which is generally fatal, which may explain such advise.

However, this has largely changed, but it all depends on the individual's personal circumstances. Without knowing this or his PMH we cannot possibly know the rights or wrongs of the advice given.

The poster should see his GP or return to A&E asap. To seek advice from non-professionals on here is dangerous.

The advise you are talking about ie: on long-haul flights is about preventative action, and is not necessarily applicable, post clot, in all circumstances.

Nobody's advising him to chop his foot off are they?
He's at the hospital atm, thanks to support and advise here and at home so let's hope he gets some reassurance there eh?