a mamin -“I am taking iron and B-12 shots. I really need to boost my immune system.”
You need a multivitamin which includes All B vitamins & Vit. C & Zinc. Garlic is also good. And of course Momma’s favorite -Chicken Soup!
“I never heard that CMV has anything to do with the herpes virus?”
Same family as Herpes, chicken pox, etc.
“I did develop superficial phlebitis at the same time as this CMV, though the vascular Dr. said it has nothing to do with it?”
Why would it???
“I am having much difficulty getting rid of this. I take an aspirin everyday, but it doesn’t seem to help? I also use hot compresses.”
Here is an article from Emedicine Health:
“Phlebitis
Phlebitis Overview
Phlebitis Causes
Phlebitis Symptoms
When to Seek Medical Care
Exams and Tests
Phlebitis Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Medical Treatment
Next Steps
Outlook
Pictures
Synonyms and Keywords
Authors and Editors
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Phlebitis Overview
Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) means inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis is the term used when a blood clot in the vein causes the inflammation. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm. The thrombus (clot) in the vein causes pain and irritation and may block blood flow in the veins. Phlebitis can occur in both the surface (superficial) or deep veins.
Phlebitis Causes
Phlebitis may occur spontaneously or as a complication of a medical procedure. Local trauma and injury to a vein also increase the risk of forming a blood clot. Some risk factors for deep venous thrombophlebitis include the following:
Phlebitis Symptoms
Superficial phlebitis
Deep vein thrombophlebitis
When to Seek Medical Care
Call your healthcare provider if you or a loved one has signs and symptoms of swelling, pain, and inflamed superficial veins on the arms or legs.
Deep vein thrombophlebitis requires immediate medical care. If the patient has any of these signs and symptoms, go to a hospital emergency department for evaluation:
Exams and Tests
The healthcare provider will examine the patient and ask questions about symptoms. Although blood tests do not help diagnose phlebitis, they may help with screening to prove that a blood clot is not present.
D-dimer is a chemical that is released by blood clots as they start to disintegrate. If this blood test is normal, then a blood clot is not present. Unfortunately, the test does not tell you the location where a blood clot might reside. For instance, it will be positive in people with a bruise or those who have undergone recent surgery.
Ultrasound can detect clots or blockage of blood flow, especially in larger, more proximal (upper leg) veins. A small hand-held instrument (probe) is pressed against the patient’s skin to help identify blood clots and the location of the obstruction. This is a non-invasive test which is relatively painless.
Phlebitis Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Medical Treatment
Next Steps
Outlook
Phlebitis in the superficial veins is rarely serious and usually responds to pain control, elevation, and warm compresses for one to two weeks.”