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HH81
19-05-2014, 02:00 PM
Just found put i have this after getting home from my honeymoon.

Can anyone suggest good pain relief? Nothing seems to work and my leg is very very painful.
Lofarl
19-05-2014, 02:23 PM
I assume you have seen your doctor over this. DVT can be fatal. I assumed they'd give you something to thin the blood
yeezus.
19-05-2014, 02:46 PM
Just found put i have this after getting home from my honeymoon.

Can anyone suggest good pain relief? Nothing seems to work and my leg is very very painful.

Hi mate, sorry to hear about the diagnosis. You might find this link useful

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Deep-vein-thrombosis/Pages/Treatment.aspx
HH81
19-05-2014, 03:07 PM
I assume you have seen your doctor over this. DVT can be fatal. I assumed they'd give you something to thin the blood

Yes they have pal and im on injections and tablets.

but the pain is unreal and everytime i mention it they give me somthing new and it doesnt work so thought someone on here, ay have had this and found effective pain relief.
IndieHibby
19-05-2014, 03:24 PM
Yes they have pal and im on injections and tablets.

but the pain is unreal and everytime i mention it they give me somthing new and it doesnt work so thought someone on here, ay have had this and found effective pain relief.

What about compression stockings?
HH81
19-05-2014, 03:28 PM
What about compression stockings?

The doctor said they are not much good and not to use them?
500miles
19-05-2014, 10:19 PM
The doctor said they are not much good and not to use them?

I'm suprised by this. I suffered from severe blood clots during chemotherapy, and I was told to wear them for two full years after the DVT to prevent Post DVT Syndrome. (Basically to prevent varicose vains). If I were you, I'd seek a second opinion.

If you want to get compression stockings, get knee length if your DVY was below the knee, or thigh length otherwise. I found it helped with the throbbing and aching. IMO, they are money well spent, even if you don't go to see another doctor.

As for outright pain relief, I was on painkillers anyway, so it's difficult for me to say. If you could get your hands on morphine you'll feel better, but you might never leave the house again! Magic stuff! :zzzzz!: