Any one had pain after angiogram in groin ?

[Kit2000]

Hi its a while since i first joined , it has been eight weeks since i had an angiogram they used my right groin and used a exoseal vascular closure device i am still having pain in my groin i seem to take 5 steps forward and 3 back . I have had days when I don’t have any pain but after i do anything like weeding the garden or push a shopping trolley it starts and can last for days .

The first week after the procedure i had really bad pain and had an ultra sound and was given a very high dose of antibiotics which did help but its now 8 weeks on .

Please has anyone had this issue the doc said it could be nerve damage and to give it time i feel like i am so limited in my everyday life surely it shouldn’t be like this

[Smarticus]

Hi, yes, I ended up with a heamatoma, that was very painful and some nerve damage. I had an angioseal if that is the same thing?? Within a few weeks the massive lump went down but I had nerve pain for a few months. All better now though... touches wood (head) HTH

[Kit2000 in reply to Smarticus]

Thanks for the reply can i ask how long was it before you could do normal things around the house and jobs out side as it seems that if i just go for walks and light work I’m ok but as soon as i do any bending or stretching it sets it off

I don’t like bothering the doc i was informed that i have a 90% blockage and it is managed with statins and aspirin and to get on with life but my groin is not allowing me to do this it was hard enough getting my head around the diagnosis.

[Smarticus in reply to Kit2000]

Hi, I cant answer that question directly as the angio was part of pre-op pressure test etc and after several MIs, AF, PFOs and MVR in the space of five weeks, I was out of action for some time I think it was still bothering me maybe 4 months after tho.

[Fredders]

I was okay after my first angiogram, but for some reason they did an exploratory incision in my groin when I went in for my second AVR. The pain afterwards was worse than the chest pain. I was on paracetamol, codeine and morphine and still didn’t help. After a few days of me complaining about the pain when I moved they put me on gabapentin, which is for nerve pain, and that sorted it out. I was on it for a month and then gradually reduced the dose and since then it’s been fine, although the area still has numb spots.

Wendy

[Kit2000 in reply to Fredders]

Thanks for the reply how long was it before you felt all your normal activities did not cause any pain ?

[Celtic]

Yes, had difficulty walking for a long time. When mentioning to the cardiologist at follow-up appointment, he said it was due to internal bruising and would eventually resolve. It did, and hopefully you, too, will feel an improvement in the next few weeks. If not, don’t hesitate to have it checked.

[Kit2000 in reply to Celtic]

Thank you for your reply can i ask how long did you wait for a follow up appointment ?

I was given the diagnosis of 90% blockage of the diagonal branch and told to take statins and aspirin and the consultant would see me in 6 months unless i became unwell, just wondered if this was normal .

How long was it before you did all your normal activities with out pain

[Celtic in reply to Kit2000]

A very long time ago so not sure of the exact time to follow-up. And it was me who initiated the appointment with a lead consultant, seeking answers after a very confusing and frustrating 10 days in hospital on Heparin blood thinning injections, aspirin and statins.

If I were you, I would get the angiogram entry site checked over just to rule out any nasties, and get reassurance for yourself, Good luck!

[Wellington19]

Just a little bit of discomfort

[mauschen]

Hi,

Yes , I had pain which was so severe I couldn’t put weight on my leg. At first I thought it was my back as I have disc problems therefore went out to see the orthopaedic team who promptly sent me back to hospital,

Apparently, the Jude (I think that was the name) angioseal every now and then is a problem. The doctor explained to me that it was like sealing the entry wound with silicone and a Tiny bit breaking off causing inflammation and potential infection.

I was given prophylactic antibiotics, anti inflammatory medication and eventually, everything was ok.

If you have concerns, ask for a scan.