Post stent pains

[Bassman2018]

I had an angiogram through my groin two weeks ago and still have a lot of discomfort in the area around it, I then had two stents through my wrist a week ago and still have pain in my wrist, any pointers gratefully appreciated.

[Ticktock61]

Hi Bassman2018

About 10 weeks ago I had an attempt at an Angiogram through my wrist which didn’t quite work so they numbed my groin and did it through my groin only slight discomfort with my wrist but lots of discomfort with my groin which resulted in me going back to hospital after 10 days as the pain hadn’t subsided the Cardiac Surgeon who performed the Angiogram was good enough to come and examine me and explained sometimes the plug they put in to stop the bleeding and heal the wound that contains collagen which dissolves over a 3 month period can cause soreness but in my case as I had quite a bit of bruising he said he had probably done a bit of nerve damage and although he knew it was painful it would calm down and he wasn’t concerned. Over the next three or four days the bruising spread to my penis and this turned black to the amusement of my friends but after 4 weeks there was no more discomfort and it was just a matter of waiting for the bruising to go which it has

I’m telling you the full story so if any of this happens to you don’t panic like I did as no one told me this could happen but it does get back to normal hope this helps

Pete

[Bassman2018 in reply to Ticktock61]

Thank you so much for your reply it has gone a long way to easing my concerns.

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Hi I wouldn't worry too much. I had wrist pain for a couple of weeks post thrombectomy. My cardiac nurse suggested arnica cream and heat therapy which really helped. I actually wore a wrist support to keep my wrist warm - it was Christmas time in Scotland. Hope it helps but as always if you are concerned at all, give someone a call

Let us know how you get on

[gal4God]

I’ve had pains for up to 6 weeks after

[Krazie]

I feel so fortunate, after reading the troubles some have had with an angiogram. I had an angiogram, through the groin area. I had my leg tied to the bed, so that I could not move it even a millimeter. The next day, I was able to get up and walk around. There was slight discomfort which quickly resolved in a couple of days.