During the procedure my right foot/heel began to tingle. I noticed it was there on and off after the procedure, which was 4 days ago. Today it has worsened, and at times my heel is burning. It has been more constant since going for a 20-minute walk.
I would see you doctor on this to make sure there is no sign of complications.
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Go back and get a recheck from your practitioner. This is unusual, and you should be examined.
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There may be a sensory nerve that was inadvertently injured during the treatment. This should not be permanent. Be sure to see the doctor who did the treatment, and he can be more precise about why this happened.
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Most post procedure discomfort including tingling is common, but is usually not permanent. Sometimes nerves are irritated by the procedure and it may take some time to heal and return to normal.
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Nerves can sometimes be affected by sclerotherapy. Resultant sensations may linger for a few weeks or months but usually resolve. Permanent nerve damage is possible but less likely.
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Your symptoms are highly unusual for sclerotherapy treatments. I assume that you were treating spider vein? Your symptoms are typical for some type of nerve irritation. You should see your treating physician for evaluation. You can try massaging all the areas treated several times during the day - this may help de-sensitize the nerve involved. Also, are you wearing compression hose? If so, you may want to remove them too.
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Are you wearing compression stockings? If so, the stockings can make the heel and foot feel numb and tingling. I would recommend you call the clinician that treated you for a follow up appointment. During vein treatments, microscopic nerves can be affected and usually all returns to normal with time.
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Speak to your provider.
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Sounds like sural nerve irritation which runs along the mid-back of the calf and supplies sensation to the lateral side of the foot and heel. This is an unusual complication of sclerotherapy and can occur in less than 1 percent of all sclerotherapy. Most often this will improve with time. It could sometimes take up to 1 year. Unless the nerve was transected, which would be extremely unlikely from sclerotherapy, this should get better. You should follow up with your treating physician.
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Discuss with the treating physician.
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You omit your age and whether you are wearing compression stockings. Rather than speculate on theoretical possibilities, see your treating doctor to examine you. Maybe you have spinal stenosis and positioning aggravated a nerve root? Sclero alone is doubtfully responsible. You do not mention any details on which veins were treated.
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I am not sure. An injection near the sural nerve could cause similar symtoms. If this doesn't resolve on it's own, getting a nerve conduction study might help identify the problem.
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This issue would best be handled by seeing your treating physician and having him evaluate the situation.
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