Living with PTS can be challenging as it’s a condition that doesn’t entirely disappear. However, it is manageable through lifestyle choices, compression hose, and sometimes treatment with medication.

Yes, complications of PTS can include leg ulcers and wounds, which require monitoring by a wound care specialist. If these wounds aren’t properly managed, they can worsen, potentially leading to surgical intervention.

Always listen to your body. If you notice increasing pain, a new ulcer on your leg, signs of infection in an existing ulcer, increased swelling, or heaviness in your legs, these are post thrombotic syndrome symptoms that warrant contacting your provider for evaluation and to prevent further damage.