Pain and pressure in the leg is still present after initial treatment. Large visible vein in upper leg needs to be closed but greater saphenous does not show reflux or dysfunction. Would most likely require inj...
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I had the procedure done on the vein that runs down my inner legs. I started with EVLT then after weeks of ankle swelling, the doctor decided to finish off the veins (portion closer to my ankles) with a solutio...
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I have knee pain when walking, pain and swelling under my knee, dark scars, and long dark vein scars.I have tried warm soaks, elevation, compression, and pain relievers. Nothing has seemed to work so far to all...
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I am looking forward to not wearing the stockings any more. My skin is sensitive, they itch, and it's extremely hot. I'm doing fine with recovery but wasn't sure if there was any benefit to wearing the stocking...
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I have been diagnosed with class 4 GSV and my doctor has recommended EVLT of GSV in the left leg. He says my deep vein system is also weak and hence even after stripping the GSV, varicosities might return withi...
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My doctor told me at my final follow up he had done extensive injections and thought for sure I would've had great results. He blamed knee problems and dismissed me! He is now retired and I wear compression sto...
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I have to take a short flight from Chicago to a Newark on Thursday night. I have EVLT Tuesday morning at 9 am. Do you think this is an issue? Should I ask my doctor about anti coagulants?
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Do local anesthetics also protect nerves and tissues against damage during EVLT with local anesthetics? Should the local anesthetics be given during the procedure with general anesthetic? Do the doctors apply o...
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I had EVLT/phlebectomy today & there is swelling above my compression stocking near the groin that looks as it is been pushed upwards by the stocking. Is this normal? I was told there would be some fluid in the...
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I had EVLT 4 years ago with fairly good success. I now had a second one done due to new pain the same leg, the procedure had poor success. I still have the same pain four months after EVLT. I have noticed no di...
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I am 31 year old and have very visible varicose veins.I am diagnosed venous insufficiency. In last five years, I've had two superficial thrombophlebitis episodes but other than that don't have any other symptom...
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