Phlebitis
@danishcanadian (28954)
Canada
August 2, 2012 12:37am CST
Anyone else on here suffer from Phlebitis, or know someone who does? I was diagnosed last week. The veins in my right leg are inflamed, and it feels like I've been shot! Like pins, thumbtacks in my legs, tht someone trists now and then. I've been sitting here for a week with my leg up in the air, on anti-inflamatories, trying to get the fluid to drain out of my leg, and give my veins a rest. Anyone else have this problem?
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
3 Aug 12
Oh Girl I'm so sorry. I hope you will feel better real soon. Let Walker pamper you. Take care!
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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2 Aug 12
The boss has it and we call it "flea bite us"! She rarely suffers any discomfort now but her legs are very red around her calves as a result of burst blood vessels. The problem seems to be affected by hot weather when her legs swell and get quite itchy. I hope that yours settles to an acceptable level soon.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
3 Aug 12
Richard Nixon had phlebitis if I'm remembering correctly. But I don't have it, and I don't know anybody who does/
@Muelitz (1592)
• Canada
2 Aug 12
I am sorry to read about your diagnosis. I do not know anyone diagnosed with Phlebitis. I am not sure though if it is the same as Varicose Veins. My mother and wife have it. My wife would lie down and put her feet on a high pillow or our headbboard to alleviate the pain. They say it hurts if they stand for a long time. Anyway, I hope the medications that you take makes it go away. Take 
