VNUS Questions
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I had the VNUS procedure and am still bruising 4 months later. Why? Would laser treatment help?
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I had the VNUS procedure and am still bruising 4 months later. My legs look worse after 4 months. I have bruising and visual veins where I did not have them before--all in the lower leg. My circulation is fine...
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A doctor performed the VNUS procedure on both legs and now they are worse. Do I have grounds to sue?
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A doctor performed the VNUS procedure on both legs and now they are worse. I had small spider veins, but no large ones. I also had slight pain.
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My treated veins are smaller but still rope-like after VNUS closure and sclerotherapy. Should I return to my doctor?
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I had VNUS closure and sclerotherapy on both legs 8 weeks ago. Although the treated veins are getting smaller, they still appear/feel rope-like. How long should I wait before I return to my doctor? Is what I'm...
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Doctor did VNUS from the knee up to the groin. Now I have huge bulging vein from groin to the knee that weren't there before. What should i do?
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My closure was not successful. What are my options now. My leg feels heavy, and is swollen around the knee, with large bulging veins and pain in the groin.
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After VNUS surgery my leg is still swelling up. After I walk two blocks I get a lot of pain in my calf. What should I do?
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My leg is cold and if I sit for more than two hours it starts swelling even more especially around the ankles. The veins are still bulging and are visible.
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Does a decrease in testosterone level in male’s leads to chronic venous insufficiency? Could it be because of weight lifting in gym?
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I'm 25 with well muscular build. I had a VNUS closure procedure of GSV of both the legs a year ago followed by sclerotherapy session after a month. I am into weight training lifestyle so I started weight liftin...
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I had vnus closure procedure of GSV in both the legs proceeding to sclerotherapy after a month,now after a year i am seeing spider veins on my feet
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I used to wear compression stocking until 4 months after the procedure. I then started weight lifting at the gym to improve my muscle strength in my legs. Now the calf and thigh muscles are in good shape but I ...
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I still have varicose veins after having a VNUS procedure. What can be done? Are there any new treatments available?
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I had a varicose vein in my lower part of my leg. After VNUS procedure approx. 10 years ago, I have developed huge bulging vein from my groin to the knee. I also have pain and bulging vein in my groin. What sho...
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I just had Endovenous Ablation performed a week ago ( VNUS CLOSUREfast). Is it common to notice different veins becoming more noticeable than before?
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Veins that I never noticed before have become more noticeable and larger on the treated leg. It seems as if it has caused the other veins to enlarge because of the rerouting of the bloodflow. Is this just a h...
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Can veins reopen after VNUS closure?
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I just had vein closure on 2 perferrators. I went in for my two-day follow up and was told the veins have reopened. Why? Could there have been an error on the part of my treating physician. I just can't underst...
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How long after VNUS treatment can I start riding my horse? Can that heavy contact with the saddle cause damage?
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I had the VNUS procedure performed on my left leg 13 days ago, with a follow-up ultrasound 7 days post op. I was told it was ok for me to ride my horse after that week. I waited until day 11 before getting in t...
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How soon after VNUS closure can I have sex? Is it normal to have pain in the untreated leg? What's the risk of getting a blood clot after treatment?
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Hello! I just had the VNUS closure procedure 4 days ago. When is it OK to have sex again? Also, I noticed that I'm experiencing a bit of pain in the opposite leg that I didn't have surgery on. Is that normal? C...
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I'm experiencing a pulsing/throbbing sensation 4 days after VNUS closure. Is this normal?
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Ijust had VNUS closure surgery 4 days ago and the pain is minimal. But, I did notice today it feels like there is a throbbing or heartbeat, almost like a twitching or pumping in my upper leg. It doesn't hurt. I...
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I am having severe groin pain after a venus closure procedure. The pain has gotten worse and I'm unable to stand on the left leg. Is this normal?
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I am having severe groin pain after a venus closure procedure. The pain has gotten worse and I'm unable to stand on the left leg. It also swells. Is this normal?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure 2 wks ago on my left leg, but now I'm being advised to treat the right leg. Should I proceed or wait?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure 2 weeks ago on left leg for reflux 4.4 sec. Now, I'm being advised to have the right leg treated even though the reflux is only 0.6 sec. The 0.6 sec reflux in right leg is above...
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Is it safe to get pregnant about a year after VNUS closure procedure?
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My vein doctor keeps pushing me to perform the VNUS closure procedure on 3 of my veins for vein reflux/chronic venous insufficiency. I have a bulging vein behind my knee which occasionally clots. The other leg ...
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The veins in my right leg were too twisted and the catheter could not be inserted. What treatment options do I have now?
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I have venous reflux disease. When my son was born 18 years ago, I had a DVT in my left leg and was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden. I still take warfarin to prevent blood clots. I had the VNUS procedure on m...
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