You need to be evaluated with ultrasound ASAP to rule out a blood clot in the deep vein. Doing both veins in a couple days is a lot. I space procedures (usually by a week or two), especially if two veins on the same leg are to be done. There can be localized inflammation at the access site for a week or two. I recommend massage with Dermaka or arnica cream several times a day and wearing compression hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

This is a difficult question, and it is not perfectly clear what your initial diagnosis was. In our practice, it is uncommon to need more than one ablation (ELA) procedure per limb. If you are worse after the procedure, I suggest another ultrasound to look not only at the big veins above the knee, but of the calf veins where you are having worsening symptoms. Sadly, not all ultrasonographers are credentialed to see what pathology is evident in a limb. This is not the normal course after treatment in our opinion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

They may need to scan you again; otherwise, I would see your doctor to determine what is going on. It could be a phlebitis from a more superficial vein closing off.

Published on Jul 11, 2012