For a few months now I've had pain in the vein in my left leg. The leg feels cold sometimes. The pain goes away when I get my periods, and pain comes back when my periods are over. My vitamin D was low and so now I'm on vitamin D pills, but they are not helping. I have showed a neurologist. Is it possible that I have a varicosed vein or vein disease?
This sounds unlikely to be vein-related, especially as the pain subsides with menstruation. Typically, this increases the pain. I would get a consultation with a vascular surgeon who treats both venous and arterial problems. He/she will direct the best course of evaluation and treatment.
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The only way to know for sure if you have venous disease is to see a vein specialist and to have an ultrasound of your venous system to confirm or rule out disease.
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It is possible. You are having the typical symptoms of venous insufficiency. The best way to find out would be to find a clinic in your area with a physician that is accredited by the American College of Phlebology. Usually, clinics will have a time that people can come in and have a quick free ultrasound to determine whether the saphenous veins have reflux. That would be the way to determine if you would need to seek varicose vein treatment.
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Your complaints are a little unusual for vein issues given that vein disease sufferers typically have more pain a couple of days prior to their period. The pain then gets better after their period. That said, every person and leg is unique. The only way to tell if you have vein issues is to have your legs scanned to see what is going on inside. Consult with a board-certified vein specialist who is experienced.
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See a vein specialist who, with the benefit of examining you, can perform an ultrasound to test the function of your veins.
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The symptoms you are experiencing are curious indeed! Pain in your leg could be attributed to virtually anything. You say you were diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. How was this determined? I am assuming through blood work. As for your lower extremities being cold, that too could be the result of any number of issues, from PAD (peripheral artery disease) to Raynaud's syndrome. I am unsure exactly what you were hoping to glean by consulting a neurologist about an assumed venous issue, but be that as it may, you may find the best course of action is to consult with a board-certified vascular surgeon. He may subsequently order an ultrasound study to determine exactly what venous issues are indeed involved.
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To determine if you have a varicosed vein or vein disease, you need to be evaluated by a board-certified vein specialist.
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The vein in your left leg is not likely varicosed or diseased. Menstruation usually aggravates venous symptoms, and most people can see bulging veins on the surface. Without ankle swelling, another
cause besides varicose veins should be sought.
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Your symptoms are not those of varicose veins.
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Yes, there is a possibility your vein(s) could be varicosed. An ultrasound can determine this. Consult with a board-certified vein specialist.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Yes, you could have vein disease or a varicosed vein. Try scheduling an appointment with an accredited vein specialist. He/she will perform a thorough ultrasound to determine the condition of your veins. Should you have vein disease or a varicosed vein, an appropriate treatment plan can be devised.
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If you have concerns that you may have a vein-related problem, then you should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation. There is no way to give an accurate diagnosis just by way of the description you've given. An in-person evaluation, including imaging and tests, is the only way to give you the answer you need.
Published on Jul 11, 2012