Pocket puffy?

Day 17. My PM pocket is still puffy. I was back on Eliquis after surgery, probably a mistake because I have apparent bleeding of tissue in.around the pocket. Causing what looks like bruising around the pocket and in the upper arm. On day 9 I wass taken off eliquis, Still puffy. How long does it normally take for swelling to recede? There is no warmth in the area, I am using ice several times a day.

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swelling

by Tracey_E - 2017-10-23 22:11:08

It can take a few weeks for the swelling to go down. If it's fluid, heat may help more than ice. I had swelling more than a month later, they told me to do heating pad on low for 15 minutes. Worked like a charm. But I'd expect some swelling when you're barely two weeks out! 

Swelling.

by Cruiser - 2017-10-23 23:48:19

I suppect it is fluid, tissue bleeding? Because I have what looks like bruising in the area.

probably?

by Tracey_E - 2017-10-24 08:32:14

You might want to have them take a look at it, discuss the eliquis. It doesn't sound like an infection but new bruising is not normal andtthey can tell you if it's normal for being on the meds. 

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