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Does Taking Meloxicam Cause Swelling And Pain In Varicose Veins In Legs?
I have been taking Meloxicam for 3 weeks.I have varicose veins in both my legs. Now, I have swelling and ALOT of pain in two of the larger veins.Could the medicine be a contributing factor? I am also on Flexeril, Linisporil, and a daily reflux medicine.
Mon, 1 Jul 2019
Hello,
Meloxicam in an anti-inflammatory med that can increase the chance for bleeding especially if you are at risk as in case of varicose vein.
I think you should report this to the doctor how prescribed Meloxicam. Get your varicose veins checked by angiologist and run Doppler ultrasound.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Meloxicam in an anti-inflammatory med that can increase the chance for bleeding especially if you are at risk as in case of varicose vein.
I think you should report this to the doctor how prescribed Meloxicam. Get your varicose veins checked by angiologist and run Doppler ultrasound.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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