Feeling really sorry for myself and wondering if anyone is in a similar position.
With DC1 I had mild varicose veins in my legs and something similar to blood pooling just under the skin. I wore stockings for the varicose veins and was told the small blood pooling ones would disappear after pregnancy. The majority did. But I was left with patches of the smaller ones on both shins at the top and bottom. They are unsightly and I'm so embarrassed about them :(
Currently pregnant with DC2 and these have flared up again and the large varicose are back. I also have two huge ones on my vulva :(
Over the past two weeks my legs have felt more achy and sounds strange but claustrophobic. I have also noticed after a shower they sort of look dead! I don't know if this is just generally getting worse as I a I'm getting heavier or if there is a slight cause for concern.
I do have an appointment with my consultant next week and he has previously spoken about warfarin injections but does it need to develop into a DVT first before any action is taken?
Please help!!