Is it normal to have permanent pain after having extensive sclerotherapy done on all blue surface veins?

I had all my blue surface veins injected October 2012, leaving me in severe pain that caused me to go mental. After the procedure, my foot was severely inflamed. It eventually settled after 4 months but still aches underneath the bridge and ball of my foot. Is this normal? Will the pain last forever?

Answers from doctors (9)


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Aug 12, 2013

You need to be evaluated.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

You need to be evaluated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Aug 12, 2013

A follow-up ultrasound would be recommended. Usually, doctors don't inject those reticular veins to prevent staining. If the veins are bulging, then they would be taken out. Make sure your physician is accredited by the American College of Phlebology.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

A follow-up ultrasound would be recommended. Usually, doctors don't inject those reticular veins to prevent staining. If the veins are bulging, then they would be taken out. Make sure your physician is accredited by the American College of Phlebology.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bellagio Vein Clinic

Published on Aug 05, 2013

It's normal to have some discomfort and pain while the vein goes into its inflammatory phase before being absorbed by the body. Sclerotherapy can cause superficial venous phlebitis, which may be the cause of your pain. I usually prescribe Pennsaid topical, baby aspirin, and frequent heat compresses along with compression to help heal the site. But I cannot make a diagnosis without actually examining you, so refer back to the physician who treated you, or seek a second opinion.

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Answered by Bellagio Vein Clinic

It's normal to have some discomfort and pain while the vein goes into its inflammatory phase before being absorbed by the body. Sclerotherapy can cause superficial venous phlebitis, which may be the cause of your pain. I usually prescribe Pennsaid topical, baby aspirin, and frequent heat compresses along with compression to help heal the site. But I cannot make a diagnosis without actually examining you, so refer back to the physician who treated you, or seek a second opinion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Aug 03, 2013

Make sure something else is not the problem. Contact your doctor and request a follow-up appointment.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Make sure something else is not the problem. Contact your doctor and request a follow-up appointment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Aug 02, 2013

It is possible that some sclerosant leaked through microscopic vessels connecting a vein to an artery. You are very lucky that you did not experience any disastrous consequences, like gangrene and tissue loss. The tissue may revascularize over a long time. This happens rarely and you got very, very lucky in the end.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

It is possible that some sclerosant leaked through microscopic vessels connecting a vein to an artery. You are very lucky that you did not experience any disastrous consequences, like gangrene and tissue loss. The tissue may revascularize over a long time. This happens rarely and you got very, very lucky in the end.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Published on Aug 02, 2013

Definitely doesn't seem normal, but it's impossible to comment on something I have never seen or examined. I don't even have any procedural details. For this, I would contact the physician who performed the procedure.

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Answered by South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Definitely doesn't seem normal, but it's impossible to comment on something I have never seen or examined. I don't even have any procedural details. For this, I would contact the physician who performed the procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Aug 02, 2013

It is not uncommon to have soreness, tenderness and discomfort in the treated veins after sclerotherapy. Most people do not describe the pain as severe, and it generally goes away in a few months but can last longer. Without examining you personally it would be very hard to predict how long it might last.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

It is not uncommon to have soreness, tenderness and discomfort in the treated veins after sclerotherapy. Most people do not describe the pain as severe, and it generally goes away in a few months but can last longer. Without examining you personally it would be very hard to predict how long it might last.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 02, 2013

It is most unusual for your symptoms to be due to sclerotherapy. What you describe sounds like plantar fascists. In all my years of treating venous disease and doing sclerotherapy, I have never seen sclerotherapy cause the symptoms that you describe. I feel that you need a full evaluation by a vein specialist to see if your symptoms are sclerotherapy related. If so, then I would be completely off tract. If your symptoms are not due to your veins or the procedure, then you need to be seen by a podiatrist or neurologist, or both.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

It is most unusual for your symptoms to be due to sclerotherapy. What you describe sounds like plantar fascists. In all my years of treating venous disease and doing sclerotherapy, I have never seen sclerotherapy cause the symptoms that you describe. I feel that you need a full evaluation by a vein specialist to see if your symptoms are sclerotherapy related. If so, then I would be completely off tract. If your symptoms are not due to your veins or the procedure, then you need to be seen by a podiatrist or neurologist, or both.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Aug 02, 2013

No

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

No

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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