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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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What kind of anesthesia is used in Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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Is anything used to numb the area?
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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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I have severe pain in my legs. Is Radiofrequency Occlusion right for me?
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Several years ago I had laser treatment on my left leg. Three years ago I had RFO on the same leg. I still get searing pain in left inside thigh at least once a week from just above knee to just below groin. I ...
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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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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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Can Radiofrequency Occlusion be used to treat spider veins?
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Is Radiofrequency Occlusion good to treat spider veins?
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Is RFA recommended for AVM?
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My 15 year old has an AVM that the doctors want to do an RFA on. Will this burn the nerves and seal it? Is this a common procedure for this condition? It is deep in his thigh and they said they would have to ...
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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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Am I a good candidate for radiofrequency occlusion?
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I am 25-year-old female, and 3 years ago I started having spider veins on my thighs and blue slightly bulging veins behind my knee on both legs. I have no symptoms, but had ultrasound done, and found that I hav...
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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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What's the chance of a complication after radiofrequency occlusion?
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Is radiofrequency occlusion the same procedure as VNUS?
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How are they different?
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Is radiofrequency occlusion the same as laser vein treatments?
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I've been trying to do some research, and I'm getting confused. How is radiofrequency occlusion different from endovenous laser ablative treatments? When should one procedure be used over the other in the tre...
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Does radiofrequency occlusion heat the vein?
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Is there a chance of burning?
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Can Radiofrequency Occlusion be used if I have ulcers due to varicose veins?
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Can RFO be performed on the legs of a person who has ulcers developed due to varicose veins?
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Is it normal to feel pain after being treated by radio frequency 10 days ago?
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I was treated by radio frequency to burn a tumor in my right foot from 10 days ago and now I feel pain like burning in my heel. Is that normal and when should this pain subside? Note that from the date of treat...
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Does valve closure occur spontaneously at the time of ablation?
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My husband had ablation on a branch vein in his thigh and upon ultrasound a few days later he was told the greater saphenous vein spontaneously closed at the same time (the doctor did not perform the ablation t...
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