Walking and compression stockings are most important for pain reduction. Using a second compression stocking over the first stocking can also reduce discomfort. Ice to the area at 15-20 minute intervals can also be helpful.

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It is usually normal to have some level of discomfort in and around the treated areas. How much discomfort usually depends on the size and location of your treated veins. I usually recommend walking and Ibuprofen 600mg every 6-8 hrs with food. If your pain continues to worsen, I would check with your doc to rule out DVT and other feeding side branches that can cause additional pain in the treated areas.

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The location of the pain is normal. You need to take 800mg Ibuprofen tablets three times a day for a few days if your kidney function is normal and you are not on blood thinners or have stomach problems.

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There are multiple reasons for excess pain after EVLT. There could be clot extension, infection or thermal irritation of the nerve. You should contact your surgeon and schedule the earliest follow-up. You can use warm compression.

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It is normal to have pain after these surgical procedures. It sounds like your doctor didn't write any prescription for pain medication. Contact the office and let them know that you need something stronger. If you wait until 2am to call, you will likely get the physician. This will help the physician to remember to always give patients a prescription for pain after procedures are performed.

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My patients go home with 800mg ibuprofen for 5-8 days. Most of the laser energy is in the top of the inner thigh. Wearing your compression hose, walking, and applying hot/cold all reduce discomfort. Use ice packs for first 24 hours.

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What you describe is normal. The upper inner thigh is the area where the saphenous vein is largest and usually the most heat is applied. When the tumescent anesthesia wears off (over several days), the discomfort is increased for a few days and then subsides. Wet heat to the area, ibuprofen and compression all help.

Published on Jul 11, 2012