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Can I take off the compression socks during the day and wear them again after exercise?
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I'm wearing my compression socks first thing in the morning, but my exercise routine is in the middle of the day, around 12 am. Is it ok to take them off for exercise and showering, then put them back on? My ex...
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What can cause total leg pain after reconstructive surgery?
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I had reconstructive knee surgery in June of 2009. They replaced my ACL with my patellar tendon and did a partial menisectomy. I kept complaining of knee pain. I went to multiple orthopedic doctors. They said t...
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I had an ablation done to the main vein. It's been 5 days, and I can feel big, hard-like balls in my thigh making it hard to walk. Is this normal?
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This is my left leg. I had my right leg done a month ago, and I don't remember this much pain. It feels like the surgical area hardened and feels like fluid in my thigh, but I remember last time they said that ...
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Can Duplex ultrasound yield false positive results?
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27 y/o male. Went for duplex ultrasound; it showed right leg GSV 1.9ms reflux (3.3mm diameter) proximal calf and 0.6ms in distal calf. Mid-calf was normal. Left leg GSV normal. Prox calf GSV diameter 2.5mm. Ref...
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What does the duration of deep venous reflux indicate? Would anyone be able to explain it for me in slightly more common terms?
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I was recently diagnosed with venous insufficiency of the deep veins at 27. My doctor said that I have a two second delay in my left leg and nearly one second delay in my right leg. My diagnosis was brought abo...
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Should I be concerned with the pain I have behind my left knee?
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I have pain behind my left knee; it bothers me at night. I have had a spider vein there for years now. Should I be concerned? Do I need treatment? If so, what treatment do you recommend?
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Is aspirin a valid treatment for Lipodermatosclerosis?
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A dermatologist diagnosed my 79 yr old mom with Lipodermatosclerosis and recommended she see her primary care physician. He told her only to take aspirin and elevate her legs 3 times a day for 15 minutes each ...
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I've been diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica, could chronic DVT cause this?
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A venous return exam discovered that I have two chronic DVTs in my common femoral and iliac veins (right side). I have had many cath's and, more recently, stenting of left common iliac vein. Now, I've been dx w...
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My wife's ultrasounds are inconsistent, what should we do?
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My wife has had multiple ultrasounds. One ultrasound tech found a bad perforator at 5mm, but they wanted to do open surgery. Another ultrasound tech from the Dr she wanted to use who does laser and RF could no...
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Can a L4-5, L5-S1 injury restrict the blood flow in my left leg? Is there treatment to fix this?
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Can a L4-5, L5-S1 injury restrict the blood flow in my left leg? When I received an injection in my hip for the inflammation associated with my back, the blood flow started to backup in my lower leg. Is there t...
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Does consuming caffeine cause less venous reflux to be found on an ultrasound?
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Hello, I am interested in radiofrequency ablation of my greater saphenous veins. Last month an ultrasound showed continuous reflux at both greater saphenous junctions. I had no caffeine that day. I had another ...
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Are venous reflux ultrasounds more accurate if performed while standing up? Is venous color duplex ultrasound diff from venous reflux ultrasound?
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All of my ultrasounds have been done while lying down. I am concerned that the test results may not be as accurate because of that. Can you clarify whether it is best to have a venous reflux exam performed when...
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Should I be concerned about the findings of my venous reflux exam?
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I had a venous reflux study, which found an area of reflux, obstruction with collaterals via epigastric veins. The doctor says there is nothing to worry about, but I have pain at night. Hx of chronic dvt x 2, s...
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Is treatment possible if I have venous reflux and chronic DVT?
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I have been diagnosed with reflux; it was confirmed by in-office Doppler/Duplex ultrasound. The findings show chronic deep vein thrombosis in my right leg, common femoral and external iliac vein. I'm having sig...
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Can you help me understand my venous reflux exam?
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Just got reflux report back. 7000 ml of fluid in left leg only. Have dr apt next week. Can someone tell me what this would be? Swelling and pain in left leg.
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Can a leaking leg vein cause me to have irregular periods and affect my fertility?
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For 4 years I've had swelling & pain in my left leg & lower back. I had a venous reflux text which showed that there is leakage in my leg. Around the same time I started having irregular periods and have been u...
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Why is a duplex ultrasound necessary before vein treatment?
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An in-office hand-held Doppler ultrasound found bilateral venous reflux. Despite wearing compression stockings, I have significant pain each night after work (sitting, standing for long periods). Why is a duple...
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Why would my greater saphenous vein and the veins in the back of my thighs bulge if my ultrasound was normal and no reflux was found?
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I am thin and have had prominent calf veins for years without pain. I began working out and now my greater saphenous vein and the veins in the back of my thighs bulge. I have pain in my legs that I feel is due ...
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