JayHops93
14-12-16, 12:14
Hey all.
I've been getting pain in my left calf for the last three months, which has recently spread to an ache behind my knee. Been to the doc twice, at first he thought it was a calf strain, but on second inspection he thinks its Phlebitis (if thats how its spelt) which from what he said is an inflamed vein.
Although actually getting a diagnosis was nice, I'm really worried that he's got it wrong, and that it is DVT. I've been on a lot of long journeys this year, and the pain actually started after an 11 hour flight. Of course, by being scared of it being a DVT, im in constant panic about developing a PE. My anxiety is making me convince myself im short of breath etc.
The pain is low grade and is quite infrequent. Even though the vein aches and is protruding a bit, there is no redness or swelling.
I was wondering whether anyone else had some experience in this area? Have any of you had phlebitis or DVT (or even PE)? Can anyone make sense of my symptoms?
Thanks!
I've been getting pain in my left calf for the last three months, which has recently spread to an ache behind my knee. Been to the doc twice, at first he thought it was a calf strain, but on second inspection he thinks its Phlebitis (if thats how its spelt) which from what he said is an inflamed vein.
Although actually getting a diagnosis was nice, I'm really worried that he's got it wrong, and that it is DVT. I've been on a lot of long journeys this year, and the pain actually started after an 11 hour flight. Of course, by being scared of it being a DVT, im in constant panic about developing a PE. My anxiety is making me convince myself im short of breath etc.
The pain is low grade and is quite infrequent. Even though the vein aches and is protruding a bit, there is no redness or swelling.
I was wondering whether anyone else had some experience in this area? Have any of you had phlebitis or DVT (or even PE)? Can anyone make sense of my symptoms?
Thanks!