Varicose Vein- large clot?

[usamom]

Hi there. I have a varicose vein in my leg that I got during my first pregnancy. It hurts from time to time but hasn't been a problem. I notice now that I have a large knot on the top- it's about the size of a small grape. I know that clots here are different than DVT clots. But it's still freaking me out. Should I be worried? Call dr? Any input is appreciated. I'm a single mom pregnant with baby #2 and you ladies are absolutely my sanity savers!

 

[fairsinger]

I would call, as a clot isn't something you want to mess around with. It may be nothing, but I would ask the doctor to be safe. If it's red with streaks or warm at all, I would go straight to the emergency room, but otherwise I would call my doctor's after-hours line.

 

[usamom]

It's not warm and has no discoloration. It's barely even uncomfortable. I just noticed it when I was shaving in the bath tonight. Other than looking really gross- I wouldn't have noticed. Anyway- I will definitely call in the AM. Hope that someone else has experienced this and can tell me it's normal!

 

[ttc126]

I have heard of this although haven't experienced it myself. I believe its called a superficial clot? I do know you should avoid massaging it and it does need to be checked on by a dr. Although from what I've read they may not do anything. I'm sorry you're having this! Keep us updated when you call your dr!

 

[Storked]

I would call. Please don't mash it or anything. If it is a clot that could cause it to move up and you really don't want that. Maybe take a baby aspirin tonight and put your legs up.

I have a blood clotting disorder and am on blood thinners. My experience with DVTs and PEs comes to me through my sisters who have my disorder and have had complications.

 

[Heramys]

Sounds like thrombophlebitis. It's not dangerous but you should call your dr. Here you can read about it and maybe ease your mind a bit.
https://www.patient.co.uk/health/phlebitis.htm

 

[usamom]

I've called the doctor and am waiting on a callback. Has been two hours now so hopefully I will hear something soon!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

I've called the doctor and am waiting on a callback. Has been two hours now so hopefully I will hear something soon!

Oh I have something very similiar. The vein has always been there, but is much more pronounced now that Im pregnant and seems to be getting bigger...midly uncomfortable when I exercise and has a squishy knot, i guess thats the best way to describe it) Let us know what the dr says

 

[usamom]

They said I needed to be seen- so I go in in a couple of hours for an appt. sure it's nothing. But I will feel better if they tell me that.

 

[Heramys]

They said I needed to be seen- so I go in in a couple of hours for an appt. sure it's nothing. But I will feel better if they tell me that.

Absolutely!

 

[usamom]

I went in to see my OB. The vein was warm by then. It appears that there is a clot in the varicose vein. He sent me down for an ultrasound of My leg To check for DVT. So far that came back clear. I call tomorrow to get detailed results. If it is a clot in the varicose vein - He said it was superficial and nothing to worry about. Whew.

 

[Tasha]

Glad you have been seen, and it seems reassuring.

 

[Heramys]

I went in to see my OB. The vein was warm by then. It appears that there is a clot in the varicose vein. He sent me down for an ultrasound of My leg To check for DVT. So far that came back clear. I call tomorrow to get detailed results. If it is a clot in the varicose vein - He said it was superficial and nothing to worry about. Whew.

Glad it's just thrombophlebitis! Hope it gets better for you soon. x

 

[ttc126]

Wow! So glad you got checked out! I'm sorry! I know it must be scary to have any clot! Keep us updated! But glad you went and things look ok!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Glad everythings well. Thanks for posting