Radiofrequency Occlusion Questions
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I am scheduled for a GSV closure on my right leg at the end of this month. I have pain above the knee and it radiates into my groin. Is that common?
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I've been told most people have pain below the knee. I'm worried the GSV closure won't clear up my pain since it's so high up, it starts right above my knee crease and lower thigh.
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My VNUS treatment has failed.
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I had a VNUS radio frequency treatment on a vein in my leg less than an week ago and the vein didn't close. What is your advice?
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Would you do radiofrequency closure in the lower leg and at the same time phlebectomy in the upper thigh? Is this standard?
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My VNUS of the GSV was done 7 years ago by a vascular surgeon.
I have developed another visible vein in the upper thigh so my UCLA doctor performed a radiofrequency closure & phlebectomy. When they told me to ...
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I need another professional opinion on a failed VNUS Closure procedure.
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I had this procedure done over 18 months ago and I feel worse every day. I have tingling, numbness and trouble sleeping. The doctor recommended vein stripping. I understand this is painful and I don't trust him...
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One month after radiofrequency occlusion, can I use a foam roller or lacrosse ball to massage my calves?
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After my doctor cleared me, I resumed my exercise routine, which included running, cycling, strength training, etc. I used to deeply massage tight muscles after exercise using a foam roller or a lacrosse ball a...
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Is it normal to have pain in the lower abdominal area after an ablation of the heart?
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I had a catheter ablation to cure my PSVT on September 5th. They burned out extra fibers that I had. My groin has healed and is not bruised anymore, but I still get a pinching feeling from my lower stomach to t...
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Why am I having a big hard lump in my groin 2 weeks after radiofrequency ablation?
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Two weeks after ablation I started to develop a huge lump on my groin. It is getting harder and it seems like it is moving upwards and getting more painful everyday.
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After having radiofrequency occlusion on one leg, how long before the same procedure can be performed on the opposite leg?
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I have minor reflux on both calves (small saphenous vein) and will be scheduled for VNUS radiofrequency occlusion. My doctor said we could do one leg first and another leg the next day. Is it too soon? I'm worr...
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What's the chance of a complication after radiofrequency occlusion?
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Why does it feel like my veins are filling up with blood?
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I had 2 radiofrequency ablations (great + small saphenous), 3 laser perforators, and 2 ambulatory phlebectomies (calf + thigh). After 2 weeks, I weirdly feel blood filling in side/back lower calf /ankle when I ...
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My radiofrequency ablation procedure was not successful because my perforator vein moved, is this normal?
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I had a venous ulcer that I treated myself and it finally healed. Following that, I had a dr. perform radiofrequency ablation, which was not successful. According to the doctor, my perforator vein wiggled. Is i...
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How many bad veins can be closed at one time during radiofrequency occlusion?
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Hi, I have 3 bad veins in my legs (2 in my left leg and 1 in my right leg). The doctor I am seeing for treatment wants to close them in 3 separate procedures. Can they all be treated at 1 time with radiofrequen...
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According to my doctor, the radiofrequency ablation performed on my legs was not successful because my veins kept moving. Is this normal?
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I had radiofrequency ablation performed on both of my legs due to superficial venous reflux and varicose veins. The procedure was not successful on either. According to my doctor, it was because my veins kept m...
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Can radiofrequency occlusion help with lipodermasclerosis?
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I see a dermatologist for my lipodermasclerosis, but it is progressing faster than we can handle. Can radiofrequency occlusion help with this condition?
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If I had an adverse reaction to lidocaine after a dental procedure, should I be concerned about receiving it for my upcoming radiofrequency ablation?
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When at the dentist, I was given lidocaine to numb the area. It caused a brief, irregular heart beat for less than 30 seconds. I am concerned about receiving lidocaine in my upcoming radiofrequency ablation. My...
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Is there a difference between radiofrequency ablation and radiofrequency occlusion? Or, are they the same?
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Is radiofrequency occlusion a safe procedure with a low risk of death?
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I'm thinking of having radiofrequency occlusion to rid the varicose veins that I believe are deep within the saphenous system. Can this procedure result in scaring or burning?
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I have a stabbing pain 10 days after radiofrequency ablation therapy, is this normal?
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I have a stabbing pain like an ice pick and the top of my foot has been burning severely since my radiofrequency ablation 10 days ago. Is this normal? All of the pain is below the point of entry of the cathet...
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Can deep vein reflux get worse after saphenous vein ablation?
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I have deep vein reflux (incompetent femoral, common femoral and poplitetal veins) with great saphenous vein reflux, I had saphenous vein radio frequency ablation and ambulatory phlebotomy on my right leg 3 mon...
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