Hi, 10 days ago I had an IV put into my left hand vein for treatment of a tummy bug in India. Since, my whole hand and wrist has been achey and heavy intermittently, it was really bruised up until now, the swelling seems to have gone, but the ache remains. I called the dr, who recommended I get Thromboprob ointment (white cream) but no instruction on how to apply, so I have just applied sparingly to the vein on my hand but the ointment caused a stinging sensation adn turned my skin red like a reaction. Is this normal? and should I persevere? I am not indian btw I am here travelling for a year from New Zealand.