My doctor appointment

I must be cursed I swear! I went to my regular doctor to show her my ankle that has been hurting for weeks. The vein around it is inflammed so I was concerned. She says I have phlebitis. Here is the explanation from the Mayo Clinic:

When a clot and associated inflammation occur in a vein, the disorder is called thrombophlebitis. Often the name is shortened to phlebitis. A minor inflammation may be called thrombosis.

Phlebitis may affect either a deep or a superficial vein. It can be caused by prolonged bed rest after an operation, paralysis, cancer or the use of the female hormone estrogen. Sometimes prolonged sitting during a long car or airplane ride will cause thrombosis of a vein.

When the clot and inflammation occur in a readily visible vein near the surface of the skin, the diagnosis is superficial thrombophlebitis. The hard, tender clot can usually be felt and seen, and the affected area feels uncomfortable. Superficial thrombophlebitis rarely leads to serious complications. Treatment consists of applying heat to the area, elevating the limb and using anti-inflammatory medications.

So, there you have it. I have to put heat on it for 6 weeks and keep my feet up whenever I'm sitting. Good news is it's not warranting surgery, bad news is it will take 6 weeks to go away.
It could always be worse.