Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment Questions
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Can PCS cause bloating and a feeling of inflammation on the right side of the abdomen?
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I have PCS and apart from occasional pain in the pelvic area, I feel daily periodical pain only on the right side of my abdomen (from pelvis up, but mostly near belly button and all the way to the ribs). The pa...
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Pregnant and bleeding from pelvic congestion syndrome. What can I do?
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Last year I gave birth in week 22 + 5 because of heavy bleeding. Nobody could explain the bleeding. I am now pregnant in week 12 and have had 4 very heavy bleeds. Doctors have now said I have PCS but have never...
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I started to wear thigh compression 20-30mmHg for an AVM that extends from thigh to pelvic area. Vulvar area has become swollen and painful. What now?
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Vein malformation is congenital and has been treated with embolization/sclerotherapy at NYU/St Luke 11 times. At this point, collateral circulation grows within a year of vein treatment. I read of the Velcro-as...
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Can one get pregnant after having an embolization of the ovaries?
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My sister was recently diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome after two healthy pregnancies. Are there any risks associated with future pregnancies? Also, is there any treatment, including embolization, that...
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My daughter (age 16) has endometriosis, cysts and PCS. Any recommendations? Should she avoid getting pregnant in the future?
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Tests and laparoscopic surgery confirmed that my 16-year-old daughter has endometriosis, cysts, & PCS. Any recommendations? And should she avoid any/all pregnancies in the future?
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I was just diagnosed with PCS today and I have a cyst on my left ovary. Does PCS have anything to do with the cyst?
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I've been diagnoes with pelvic congestion syndrome. Could this be causing my shortness of breath and fatigue?
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Does pelvic congestion/vulvar varicosity make it hard to start urination stream and make it hard to stand for too long? Feels like an ache/pressure.
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What are the risks of having sclerotherapy performed on my internal iliac veins?
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I had an ovarian vein embolization done in July of 2015. Unfortunately, the problem has returned and I again have hip/leg pain. What are the risks of having sclerotherapy performed on my internal iliac veins? A...
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I was showing signs of premenopause before having an ebolization done to treat PCS, and now my period only lasts a day or two. Is this normal?
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I have hot flashes/night sweats that make me feel as though I've bathed. I'm also very moody and want to cry over nothing at times and then get really agitated. Since having an embolization for PCS, my periods ...
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Is it possible to have pelvic congestion at age 66?
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Last year I had surgery for Nutcracker Syndrome, and later had my left ovarian vein coiled due to symptoms of pelvic congestion. Now, I am experiencing identical pain/discomfort, but my new gynecologist says I...
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Is pelvic congestion syndrome a curable condition? If so, what are my treatment options?
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I have severe PCS, but I'm too young for a hysterectomy and my doctor doesn't prefer doing the embolization procedure. What can be done?
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Can I run after having an embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome?
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Also, how long is the recovery time and what activities are you restricted from?
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How is pelvic congestion syndrome treated?
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I am in a lot of pain and have been for almost a year. I finally had a CT scan, and it revealed that I have pelvic congested syndrome. How is this condition treated? I am 57 years old.
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Is lower and mid-back pain normal after vein emobilization for PCS?
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I have pelvic congestion syndrome, what are my treatment options?
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I had an ablation in May of 2014, but I have been dealing with lower right stomach pain since May of this year. A CT scan was performed and it shows I have pelvic congestion. I can't stand up straight. I'm real...
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How long until I can fly after pelvic congestion syndrome embolization?
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How long until I can fly after a pelvic congestion syndrome embolization? Also, will I need a report/note from my doctor in case I set off airport security detectors?
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I've been living with a painful leg vein for years but haven't been able to get a diagnosis, will the vein ever correct itself?
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I'm a 67 year old woman who has been living with daily pain from a leg vein. I haven't been able to get a diagnosis in 4 years. I have given up trying and am defeated, but I'm tired of living with the pain and ...
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The pain in buttock cheek after second pelvic vein embolization is much worse 6 weeks out and I can't lie down.
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I had 2 procedures, for both side vein incompetence, but after the second, in which he says he went in quite aggressively with coils around right buttock. It is still so sore 6 weeks in I can't lie down easily ...
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Can weight loss help to get rid of pelvic congestion syndrome?
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I was diagnosed with pcs a couple weeks ago. I’m just wondering if I lose weight, will it help to rid the condition so I am able to get back to the things I love.
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