How much activity should a person with superficial phlebitis be engaging in? how much should they be resting?

Last thing you want: Is to sit around. Move as much as pain allows and keep leg up while sitting.

As tolerated: Oftentimes phlebitis is painful enough that being on your feet is intolerable. If that is the case, then lie down and put your feet up. A soon as your leg feels good enough to bear weight, you should be as active as your discomfort level will allow you to be.

As much as tolerated: If you can tolerate walking and staying active this may help speed resolution of your phlebitis and more importantly prevent extention of the superficial clot into a deep(major) vein. Very strenuous activity can increase your discomfort and should be limited until you feel better.

Sup. Phlebitis: Superficial phlebitis is an inflammation of a superficial vein and is usually localized to a particular area. If this area is small then wet heat to the area and ibuprofen should be sufficient and you could resume normal activities as soon as your feel comfortable. If the area is extensive then more intense therapy may be necessary and less activity would be indicated.