Phlebitis

Hi, I had my surgery on April 1st and everything went wonderful. Last Saturday I woke up with a hot, red, hard lump on my leg which turned out to be a superficial thrombosis, which is a blood clot in my varicose vein. Not life-threatening. The Dr. is not concerned. They gave me an antibiotic and sent me home. My question is how long does this last? The antibiotic is bringing down the swelling but I am still very tender. I apply hot compresses to it and continue to walk about a 1/2 mile a day. Any one know anything about these? Jackie

Hi Jackie...I dont know anything about what you have but wanted to tell you I hope you get it fixed up!! Thats great you are still walking but should you be?? Take care, Michelle

Call your doctor and ask. Even if it's midnight. You "paid" enough for your surgery and they are on call for a reason. Seems like a mild-treatment for a blood clot! Keep walking - that is GOOD for your blood!!

I had plenitis in my arm from all the needles they stuck in me! I went on atibiotics and it got better after a week and was completely gone by 2 weeks...had me worried though...I didnt want anything to affect my healing!! Hope you are feeling better!