Cycling after DVT?

[thepawbroon]

Hello,

I was wondering if any of you good people have experience of cycling after having had DVT?

My situation is that I had DVT (in my upper leg) in mid Sept, I'm on apixaban which is very slowly helping dissolve the clot but it could be months before it's gone. The doctor says to walk as much as I can bear, even if it hurts a bit and swells a bit. I forgot to ask about cycling!

Thanks in advance

[TheDrownedApe]

IANAD

10 sec to google suggests yes

https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/12941231/cy...

although another 30 sec of reading suggests you are more likely to develop another clot and cycling maybe a cause of getting them anyway

Edited by TheDrownedApe on Friday 17th December 09:17

[thepawbroon]

Thank you Mr Ape, I have indeed discovered google and indeed read the link you shared - a few days back.

Of course, I was seeking direct experienced from the trusted souls of PH PP. Nothing like first hand news....

Merry Christmas

[wattsm666]

I had VITT, vaccine induced clots on lungs and leg and was told I could cycle no problem. I’m on blood thinners.

Was told to avoid contact sports, due to various risks so have given MTB a miss as I tend to have falls due to being over enthusiastic.

I’d speak to your consultant/GP etc

[ovlovlover]

Cycling is fine (good to stay active)

Crashing is not (whilst on thinners)

[wattsm666]

ovlovlover said:

Cycling is fine (good to stay active)

Crashing is not (whilst on thinners)

That echos my advice I was given. I wear a medical alert bracelet when cycling due to the risks associated with crashing