Had a jab to prevent dvt after labour.. Should the site still be sore?

[Ghost]

Just a quick question. I had about six heparin injections in my upper leg over a week after lo was born as I have a family history of dvt. I know the injection site is sore for a bit afterwards but Its now nearly six weeks past the birth and my thighs are still sore on the site from the injections. They feel sore but numb , as in when your getting life again from a dead leg. They also still feel swollen where the needle was put in. The docs/midwives injected me so they should of known the right area. Is it normal for it still to be sore and swollen?. Or should I make an appointment ?.

 

[Jadie]

Doesn't sound normal to me, I'd get it checked out. Is there any bruising?

 

[Ghost]

Nope no bruising. I've got to make an appointment with the docs about medication soon so I guess I'll ask them then, just though I'd check for other opinions on here as my doctors are a nightmare and I won't get an appointment till mid next month. Thanks for replying

 

[Jadie]

That's ok. Normally it stings a few minutes after the injection and can bruise which would be sore for a few days, but definitely not a few weeks. hope all is ok

 

[amjon]

I did them in my stomach for 9 months and only occasionally had a short lived ache. 6 weeks later you shouldn't have pain.