There are many possibilities for why you might have pain a month out. Usually it is because you only addressed part of your abnormal vein structure or because your treated vein has reopened. Another complication is trapped blood. All of these can give you the pain that you are describing.
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There are tiny nerves that run along some of the veins, and it's possible that during the procedure one of those nerves was irritated. It may take some time for the pain to resolve. Did you have a follow-up ultrasound to make sure the vein is closed? That is a critical aspect of effective treatment.
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Several things could cause shooting pain one month after varicose vein surgery. The vein is close to the nerve and may have been effected by the procedure. This should resolve in time. You should make sure your surgeon is aware.
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Pain after surgery could be normal healing, a persistent vein problem, or a complication of surgery. See your doctor to find out which one.
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You do not say what type of procedure you had, and you do not go into too much detail about the pain you are experiencing, but it is very possible that you could have a temporary neuropathy called dysethesia. If this is the case, the discomfort should abate. However, it may take quite a bit of timesometimes as long as nine months. You may want to see your vascular surgeon again for a diagnosis and possible treatment.
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Some discomfort is normal, but shooting pain seems a bit abnormal. I would consult with your doctor.
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The pain you are describing is normal and is probably a result of the healing process. To be sure there are no complications, follow up with your treating physician.
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If you had ligation and stripping of your veins, then the pain you are experiencing could be due to irritation of the saphenous nerve. If you had laser or RF closure of the vein valves, then this could be due to nerve irritation, or it could be discomfort along the course of the treated vein due to the vein constricting as it is in the process of dissolving. Warm compresses and ibuprofen may help , and you should follow up with your treating physician.
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The veins could be healing, or some sensory nerves could be affected. To find out for sure, you will need to consult with your treating physician and have an examination. You may also wish to seek another physician to get a second opinion.
Published on Jul 11, 2012