Hi leesha and welcome to Life After DVT, as much as we don't really want to be here, we make the best of this place.
As you probably have seen from having a peek around, you will notice that many of us were and are from the sport community be it Cycling, Equestrian, Running ... One thing we are NOT are doctors, so everything that is said here on this site be it from admin, members... is to be taken as advises and NOT the mighty word. We base everything on our experiences, our doctor's recommendations. What works for one does not mean that it will work for others. My advise, always check with your doctor before taking a step that you heard of here.
I see that Tom has given you all the right places to check (Tom thank you) and get more info about DVT. You will find that the more you are informed about DVT, the easier it will be on you, this condition and it's medications can be hard (mentally and physically) on a person, what we refer as the emotional roller coaster...
Like Tom has said, if you have ANY question, please ask, many of us have been at this for a while now and by reading other's stories, you may find some similarities and may be able to ask that person for some help.
DVT is not what we expected it to be, it's not an old folks sickness, it's not more a woman then a man sickness and has nothing to do with physical fitness. DVT has no age target, no gender and has no favotite physical fitness level. It lurks in the darkness and without any warnings, it strikes and another person has DVT.
I hope I'm not scarring you, but DVT is serious business, we have to fight it seriously.
So once again, welcome to Life After DVT. I do hope we can answer any queries you have.