Will sclerotherapy treatments stop restless leg syndrome?

Will this procedure stop restless legs and is it possible I will be able to do without the medication for restless legs?

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More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Aug 30, 2021

Restless leg syndrome is not, necessarily, a function of varicose or spider veins or any venous insufficiency. If you have varicose or spider veins that you want gone, you may proceed with sclerotherapy. But do not do so with the expectation that your restless leg syndrome symptoms will be gone.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Restless leg syndrome is not, necessarily, a function of varicose or spider veins or any venous insufficiency. If you have varicose or spider veins that you want gone, you may proceed with sclerotherapy. But do not do so with the expectation that your restless leg syndrome symptoms will be gone.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Pittsburgh Vein Center

Published on May 14, 2013

It's possible for sclerotherapy plus ablation of other varicose veins to improve your symptoms.

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Answered by Pittsburgh Vein Center

It's possible for sclerotherapy plus ablation of other varicose veins to improve your symptoms.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Kimmel Institute

Published on Apr 30, 2013

Restless leg syndrome can be caused by various problems, one of which is venous insufficiency. If your doctor determines that you have venous insufficiency, and can treat it with Sclerotherapy (also called chemical ablation for larger veins), then this may improve your symptoms if they are due to the vein problem. However, for superficial spider veins, it is uncommon that this is the cause of restless leg symptoms.

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Answered by The Kimmel Institute

Restless leg syndrome can be caused by various problems, one of which is venous insufficiency. If your doctor determines that you have venous insufficiency, and can treat it with Sclerotherapy (also called chemical ablation for larger veins), then this may improve your symptoms if they are due to the vein problem. However, for superficial spider veins, it is uncommon that this is the cause of restless leg symptoms.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 02, 2011

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There is a strong correlation between restless legs and venous insufficiency. If your ultrasound reveals venous insufficiency and it's treated, there is a strong chance that you will experience symptomatic improvement. If you are having sclerotherapy for spider veins only, this is doubtful. Of note, spider veins can cause symptoms. I recommend that you ask your vein doctor whether you have venous insufficiency or not.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

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There is a strong correlation between restless legs and venous insufficiency. If your ultrasound reveals venous insufficiency and it's treated, there is a strong chance that you will experience symptomatic improvement. If you are having sclerotherapy for spider veins only, this is doubtful. Of note, spider veins can cause symptoms. I recommend that you ask your vein doctor whether you have venous insufficiency or not.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Dec 02, 2010

There is a strong correlation between restless legs and venous insufficiency. If your ultrasound reveals venous insufficiency and it's treated, there is a strong chance that you will experience symptomatic improvement. If you are having sclerotherapy for spider veins only, this is doubtful. Of note, spider veins can cause symptoms. I recommend that you ask your vein doctor whether you have venous insufficiency or not.

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Answered by Miller Vein

There is a strong correlation between restless legs and venous insufficiency. If your ultrasound reveals venous insufficiency and it's treated, there is a strong chance that you will experience symptomatic improvement. If you are having sclerotherapy for spider veins only, this is doubtful. Of note, spider veins can cause symptoms. I recommend that you ask your vein doctor whether you have venous insufficiency or not.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Nov 24, 2010

Although it is known that restless leg syndrome can be due to venous insufficiency, there are many causes of this problem and the exact mechanism for the cause of RLS is not known. It would be important for you to obtain a full venous ultrasound to look at both your superficial and deep systems. However, I am not aware of any evidence that treating spider veins will resolve RLS, and, if you do have venous insufficiency, treating this may or may not resolve your symptoms.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Although it is known that restless leg syndrome can be due to venous insufficiency, there are many causes of this problem and the exact mechanism for the cause of RLS is not known. It would be important for you to obtain a full venous ultrasound to look at both your superficial and deep systems. However, I am not aware of any evidence that treating spider veins will resolve RLS, and, if you do have venous insufficiency, treating this may or may not resolve your symptoms.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


I have not seen anything in the research to indicate this.

Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Santa Fe (View Profile)

I have not seen anything in the research to indicate this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Nov 23, 2010

Many patients with restless leg syndrome and venous insufficiency do significantly better after having their vein problem treated. The treatment for the venous insufficiency most probably would include sclerotherapy of the insufficient veins. However surface sclerotherapy of spider veins will not help much for restless leg syndrome.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Many patients with restless leg syndrome and venous insufficiency do significantly better after having their vein problem treated. The treatment for the venous insufficiency most probably would include sclerotherapy of the insufficient veins. However surface sclerotherapy of spider veins will not help much for restless leg syndrome.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Nov 23, 2010

Often not.

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

Often not.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Nov 23, 2010

Sclerotherapy will have no effect on restless leg syndrome.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Sclerotherapy will have no effect on restless leg syndrome.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Nov 23, 2010

Many, many very different problems can cause restless leg syndrome, including venous insufficiency. Some patients who have severe venous insufficiency will find that the RLS improves or resolves after treatment of the venous insufficiency, but one cannot count on this. Generally, sclerotherapy alone is not likely to resolve RLS, but sclerotherapy as a portion of treatment for venous insufficiency may be of help.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Many, many very different problems can cause restless leg syndrome, including venous insufficiency. Some patients who have severe venous insufficiency will find that the RLS improves or resolves after treatment of the venous insufficiency, but one cannot count on this. Generally, sclerotherapy alone is not likely to resolve RLS, but sclerotherapy as a portion of treatment for venous insufficiency may be of help.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Nov 23, 2010

It is possible that vein treatment will help RLS. Venous insufficiency is a
common cause of RLS. Sclerotherapy works nicely for treating many sizes of
diseased vessels.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

It is possible that vein treatment will help RLS. Venous insufficiency is a
common cause of RLS. Sclerotherapy works nicely for treating many sizes of
diseased vessels.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Nov 23, 2010

Although there has been some suggestion that treatment of varicose veins may assist in restless leg there is no strong evidence that I am aware of.
I would suspect that sclerotherapy would be less likely to help with this.
Michael D. Ingegno, MD
General Vascular Surgery Group
San Leandro California
www.vasculargroup.com

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Although there has been some suggestion that treatment of varicose veins may assist in restless leg there is no strong evidence that I am aware of.
I would suspect that sclerotherapy would be less likely to help with this.
Michael D. Ingegno, MD
General Vascular Surgery Group
San Leandro California
www.vasculargroup.com

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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