Six weeks ago I had an endovenous laser treatment on the saphenous vein in my left leg. While I've been walking OK, I tend to get cramps/hot sensation in my foot and leg, especially at night. Is this normal?
Sometimes those feelings are caused by nerve irritation. Saphenous veins have nerves running along them and they can be irritated and/or damaged during the endovenous laser ablation procedure. If this is the case, it will take time for the nerves to return to normal and for the sensations you described to resolve. Does your foot swell at night? Is the lower leg red and puffy? It wouldn't be a bad idea to have another follow up appointment with your physician to make sure there is nothing else to treat on that leg as well.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Cramps and a warm/hot sensation are not typically normal following endovenous laser ablation. You need to be evaluated.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The symptoms you are experiencing may be a part of the healing process or from compression therapy. Not knowing further details (like swelling, which saphenous vein, etc) makes it difficult to provide an accurate assessment. See your treating physician for a thorough exam.
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Not usually. I suggest you contact your treating physician and request a follow-up visit.
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It's hard to say why you are having cramps. Are you drinking enough water? If you get dehydrated, it can cause cramping. I would advise you to follow up with your physician.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The saphenous nerve runs in very close proximity to the saphenous vein and, during endovenous laser ablation, the heat from treating the vein can be transferred to portions of the saphenous nerve. This could result in nerve-related symptoms. This sounds like what you are describing. Although this is not a normal outcome of the procedure, it does happen. When it occurs, it can take several months to a year for the symptoms to fully resolve. Follow up with your treating physician.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Usually, such occurrences do not happen after taking compression hose off. Check with your MD. It could be that the stockings are compressing the leg too much, which could be why your have pain and/or a hot sensation after they are no longer on.
Published on Jul 11, 2012