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Anyone any ideas what this could be please?

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Debbsyandson · 09/02/2007 21:22

Had a baby boy 8 weeks ago had this lump on my leg to the side of my knee,since having him,been to the drs as it still gasnt settled from when he was born,now been referred to hospital for a scan.It is now increasing in pain and my whole leg seems to ache off especially tonight its getting quite painful,got a hot water bottle on it at present.thanks in advance for advice

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DimpledThighs · 09/02/2007 21:33

phone NHS direct - if it is aching so much you need a hot water bottle and you have had a baby recently they may think you should have it checked straight away.

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Debbsyandson · 09/02/2007 21:36

thanks dimpled ill see how i go as ds has had his injections today and ive just gott him to sleep after crying and niggling all day,so im a tad exhausted.Will probably go to a walk in centre tomoz if its no better.

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DimpledThighs · 10/02/2007 09:02

how are you today?

does anyone else have any thoughts on this?

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 11:02

hi Dimpled its not too bad today had a hot waer bottle on it last night and it gave me some relief,so i will see how i go with it today,wonder what it can be though.Anyone else any thoughts?

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TenaLady · 10/02/2007 11:27

Is it situated on the veined area and is there either a brown stain to it or is it very red?

TenaLady · 10/02/2007 11:29

my first thought would be phlebitis or even cellulitus but I would of thought you would of had fast action for these two conditions not wait for an appointment.

TenaLady · 10/02/2007 11:30

if doc has seen it then maybe he/she is thinking grisly growth under skin.

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 11:30

hi no its not red but yes it is by a vein a broken vein dr didnt seem unduly worried about that though.

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TenaLady · 10/02/2007 11:32

a mystery then! You have done the right thing. I would call doctors when they are open and have a chat with them again.

OR if you are anything like me and get all worked up about these things, take yerself off down A&E.

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 11:34

i will do thanks

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 12:02

Just noticed in the shower as i was massaging a thick blue vein has come up near it so im going to go to the walk in centre to get it checked.

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 18:13

ben to hospital its not dvt had blood tests to confirm phew thanks for advice though.

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TenaLady · 10/02/2007 18:29

At least your mind is at ease until they get a good look at it.

DimpledThighs · 10/02/2007 18:57

glad it is not dvt - that was the major worry. I hope they point you in the right direction to get it sorted out.

Let us know how you get on.

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 20:28

yes me too didnt know they could tell from blood tests but so glad they could.I will thanks

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Lilliput · 10/02/2007 20:38

so, what is it then if not dvt?

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 20:41

they dont know could be a varicose vein but they dont know

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fransmom · 10/02/2007 20:44

hi debbs hope you feel better soon x

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Debbsyandson · 10/02/2007 20:53

thanks Fran x

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