How long after surgery on your leg will the numbness and aches last?

This pain occurs after I have been active on my legs. My varicose vein surgery was about five months ago.

Answers from doctors (8)


Milford Vascular Institute

Published on Aug 30, 2012

Pain after varicose vein treatment usually lasts days to weeks. If you are
still experiencing pain after five months, I would recommend going back to your
doctor to have another ultrasound and evaluation. You may need more
vein treatments in your leg.

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Answered by Milford Vascular Institute

Pain after varicose vein treatment usually lasts days to weeks. If you are
still experiencing pain after five months, I would recommend going back to your
doctor to have another ultrasound and evaluation. You may need more
vein treatments in your leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Aug 28, 2012

It depends if all the problematic veins were treated. Sometimes after laser treatments, the legs will be sore for 6 months or possibly longer. If there are still other veins to treat then that would be something to have done as well.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

It depends if all the problematic veins were treated. Sometimes after laser treatments, the legs will be sore for 6 months or possibly longer. If there are still other veins to treat then that would be something to have done as well.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Aug 24, 2012

It should have gone away by now. You should probably be rechecked by your doctor to see if they have an explanation.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

It should have gone away by now. You should probably be rechecked by your doctor to see if they have an explanation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Aug 23, 2012

If by surgery you mean ambulatory phlebectomy, a tiny sensory twig may often
be traumatized. Recovery varies and takes a year or two. If you are referring to vein
ablation, thermal injury can take place. Nerve recovery is a long process, fortunately rare.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

If by surgery you mean ambulatory phlebectomy, a tiny sensory twig may often
be traumatized. Recovery varies and takes a year or two. If you are referring to vein
ablation, thermal injury can take place. Nerve recovery is a long process, fortunately rare.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Aug 23, 2012

Not knowing the exact type of surgery you had, it is hard to say if the post-operative pain you are experiencing is what could be considered normal. After most varicose vein procedures, there can be pain and or discomfort for up to two weeks and possible swelling in the lower extremity for four to six weeks.
The numbness you refer to can take sometimes up to one year to fully resolve. In most case though the numbness is just that, and the sensation itself more of a nuisance than anything else. If you are having real, intractable pain and it is five months since your surgical procedure, I would advise you to return to your provider and perhaps ask for a neurological referral. It could be that you are suffering from a condition called dysaesthesia as a result of your vein procedure and, though rare, this can be quite painful and may take some type to abate. The best way to treat this, as I say, is to see your provider and then, perhaps, a neurologist.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

Not knowing the exact type of surgery you had, it is hard to say if the post-operative pain you are experiencing is what could be considered normal. After most varicose vein procedures, there can be pain and or discomfort for up to two weeks and possible swelling in the lower extremity for four to six weeks.
The numbness you refer to can take sometimes up to one year to fully resolve. In most case though the numbness is just that, and the sensation itself more of a nuisance than anything else. If you are having real, intractable pain and it is five months since your surgical procedure, I would advise you to return to your provider and perhaps ask for a neurological referral. It could be that you are suffering from a condition called dysaesthesia as a result of your vein procedure and, though rare, this can be quite painful and may take some type to abate. The best way to treat this, as I say, is to see your provider and then, perhaps, a neurologist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Aug 22, 2012

It is not unusual to have some numbness and aches for several months post
treatment. If your veins were very large, then it does take longer to
completely heal. However, I would suggest you follow up with the clinician
that performed you vein treatment.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

It is not unusual to have some numbness and aches for several months post
treatment. If your veins were very large, then it does take longer to
completely heal. However, I would suggest you follow up with the clinician
that performed you vein treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Aug 22, 2012

It is difficult to predict how much pain will resolve after vein closure
procedures or how long the achiness will persist. In general, if you are
still having significant pain and discomfort 5-6 months later, you might
want to inquire about having a repeat ultrasound performed to make sure
nothing new has opened up and has become insufficient. I usually will only
seal off veins which are leaking significantly at the first setting and ask
patients to return for further assessment if their pain persists or returns
to make sure other veins, which were normal on original scan, have not
become leaky in the months following their first procedure.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

It is difficult to predict how much pain will resolve after vein closure
procedures or how long the achiness will persist. In general, if you are
still having significant pain and discomfort 5-6 months later, you might
want to inquire about having a repeat ultrasound performed to make sure
nothing new has opened up and has become insufficient. I usually will only
seal off veins which are leaking significantly at the first setting and ask
patients to return for further assessment if their pain persists or returns
to make sure other veins, which were normal on original scan, have not
become leaky in the months following their first procedure.

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Question: How long after surgery on your leg will the numbness and aches
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Procedure: Varicose Vein Surgery
Question Detail: This pain occurs after I have been active on my legs. My
varicose vein surgery was about five months ago.
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Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 22, 2012

Most closure procedures are fully healed by 3 - 4 weeks and occasionally this may take up to 3 months. Numbness may be due to nerve injury and could take up to one year to resolve. Beyond one year, nerve injury will probably not get better. You are five months post op and still tender. You should follow up with your treating physician.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Most closure procedures are fully healed by 3 - 4 weeks and occasionally this may take up to 3 months. Numbness may be due to nerve injury and could take up to one year to resolve. Beyond one year, nerve injury will probably not get better. You are five months post op and still tender. You should follow up with your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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