What is Superficial Thrombophlebitis and How Long Will it La Posted: 03-31-06 10:02am
I had a superficial ThromboPhlebitis on
Feb 21 at 6:45pm; 27 days after starting a
new hormonal contraceptive (Nuvaring). I
was given Compression stockings and 81 Mg
Aspirin to deal with it. I was told there
was no reason to stop hormonal
contraception but I got scared and removed
it 3 days later. I then had a series of
pain that turned into streaks of spider
veins down my thighs. I was, however,
unable to see my PCP for 3 weeks. He said
I was "fine" despite my continued pain,
etc. He added 600 Ibuprofen b/c I have
"inflamed veins". I felt bruised and
exhausted for a month.
I am still having random sharp pain in
localized areas & stinging, burning, and
occasional itching up and down both arms &
legs. There are times I get leg cramps or
I will feel a sudden stinging (like a bee
sting) and when I touch the area I find a
firm vein... then it will go away 5 or 10
minuets later and the area will be sore
for a day or 2. There are times I wake up
and I feel like I am vibrating and my
veins are all prominent but the Dr says
that can't happen.
Is there something going on that I should
be going to a different Dr, maybe a
specialist? How long will this condition
last? When should I be concerned? (My
current Dr made me wait 24 hours after I
had a rope-like vein on my inner thigh
that developed a swollen patch 3 inches
above it - then the US couldn't find
anything.) I am frustrated with my care;
the Dr walks out of the room if I begin to
say anything and he doesn't ask or answer
questions. I am anxious about the
condition and what is going to happen to
me. Can I try to exercise and get a
massage or will I risk anything by doing
that? I am trying to return to my normal
life but I hurt so bad and I am afraid to
do anything.
Superficial thrombophlebitis is not as
serious a condition as deep vein
thrombosis. Superficial thrombophlebitis
is a mild inflammation that is treated
with painkillers, cold compresses and
antibiotics. Treatment usually lasts about
10 days. The other symptoms you’ve
mentioned are possibly results of an
anxious mind and depressive condition.
People with thyroid disorders often have
accompanying psychiatric problems. You can
seek help from a specialist vascular
surgeon or a dermatologist to help you
treat your condition.
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