Heprin Injections

[dana67 1]

I had my revision on the 17th of February and now am dealing with a rash, redness, swelling and itching from a delayed reaction to the Heprin shots.

Anyone else have to deal with this?

How long before it got better?

Dana

[Meredit 15]

Is the reaction right on the injection site?

[IowaAndy 95]

I never was put on a bloood thinner after my surgery. Did you have some medical issues that your doctor put you on heparin? I know some doctors use the heparin and some do not and I am wondering if it is due to past medical issues.

[ncstatebabe 6]

I had the same reaction. I went to my PCP and she said to just put hydrocortisone cream on the spots 2X daily. They should go away within 1-2 weeks

[dana67 1]

I have not had any medical issues, they just automatically do the injections.

3 in each side of my lower stomache, both sides are about 3x6 inches oval swollen, red and itchy. It has been a week and they are not any better yet but I am going to see my nurse on Monday.

Really surprised me that it didi not start until 10 days after surgery.

[Meredit 15]

10 days after my surgery my belly was COVERED with a rash and hives. I took benadryl orally, applied benadryl cream alternating with hydocortisone cream. I was so miserable, it lasted about 5-7 days.

[2ndtimesacharm 35]

I have the same typeof rash. It is really bad it started first only over the incision sites but now has spread. I see the doctor on wednesday, cortisone nor benedryl are working. This sucks.