I had a varicose vein op 8 years ago and now have continual pain in the back of my thighs, so bad that I cannot sit on hard surfaces at all because the pain flares up. Has anyone else experienced this? When I mention it to specialists they appear to ignore it. I used to be able to sit for about an hour before it started but now it is instantaneous, and I cannot work through the pain because the longer I sit, the longer my pain lasts afterwards. I can walk on good days but my legs become very heavy,and I end up having to go to bed and either lie with my knees up or on my stomach to obtain relief. Thanks.. (I am on heavy medication for arachnoiditis, e.g. gabapentin, durogesic patches 75mg, oxycodone 30mg, seroxat and ibuprofen). Is this pain part of the arachnoiditis, or was it caused by the op, e.g. adhesions. Is there anything I can do to get relief --- and a life? I really hope someone can give me an explanation for this pain. Thanking youi in advance.
I forgot to mention that this pain started immediateloy after the operation, and at first I put it down to the op, however, 8 years later.!!! and it is not only still there, but much worse.
Karin