Johjoh
11 years agoMember
Blood clots in superficial veins
Hi All
I finished my last chemo treatment (TC) about four weeks ago. During my treatment I was placed on Clexane due to blood clots that developed in my chemo arm. I spoke to a Heamotolgist last week and he said that I have blood clots in my superficial veins due to the treatment irritating my veins so he will be taking me off Clexane as veins in the superficial veins aren't serious, and I have finished my chemo treatment. He just said that if it gets worst eg. redness, more swelling, to come back. I see him again in 6 weeks time. Has anyone had this side effect from chemo? If so how long does it take for your veins to go back to normal? Does anyone know if there is any home treatment I can do that might help? My arm is swollen and I have a couple of dark veins that feel hard down my arm from my elbow to my wrist and sometimes it feels weird.
I'm also starting radiation today, feeling a bit nervous about it! Hopefully I don't get to many side effects with that.
Thanks