Re: need opinions on this, thrombophlebitis and enbrel

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, I agree with a. If we are talking superficial thrombophlebitis

and your rheumatologist doesn't think it's the Enbrel itself but instead

the act of injecting it and injuring a vein that caused your Mondor's, I

wouldn't agree to the breast surgery either. I would also probably keep

taking the Enbrel, but inject very carefully. What sort of imaging have

they done of the inflamed area?

Re: [ ] need opinions on this, thrombophlebitis and

enbrel

,

Thrombophlebitis of DEEP veins is very dangerous and can cause a stroke,

but

the superficial thrombophlebitis doesn't have that risk. If your rheumy

says that you can take the Enbrel, he must believe that it won't cause a

problem. From what I have read, I completely agree with your rheumy to

NOT

have the surgery since this problem can resolve on it's own. But of

course

that is me. Good luck with your decision. Remember that your medical

care

is ultimately YOUR decision. Doctors can suggest and advise, but it's

you

that has to make the final decision. In your past posts, you¹ve also

expressed that you don¹t want this surgery. It may be wise to follow

your

instincts and give this some time to resolve itself.

a

>

> As you know , i was diagnosed with Mondor's disease, a superficial

> thrombophlebitis of the breast. I noticed on the enbrel package it

says a

> serious adverse event is thrombophlebitis. My rheumatologist says keep

> injecting the enbrel . he says i probably hit a major vein called

> thoracicepigastric vein in my torso with the enbrel by my navel. I am

not sure

> about continuing enbrel with the thrombophlebitis. My rheumatologist

is

> against surgery but the breast surgeon want to cut out the vein and a

string

> of lymph nodes. I dont know waht to do , folks. I guess i will hold

enbrel. I

> had to stop methotrexate and arava becaue of renal insufficiency. i

wonder if

> plaquenil and prednisone need ot be stopped. any help i would

apprecaite.

> thanks mary