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I have more visible veins since my VNUS closure procedure, why is this?
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I am 23 years old. I had the VNUS closure on both legs 2 years ago. They fixed the problem veins but so many more have shown up since then. I'd say there are three times as more. Why is this happening? I though...
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Extreme aching in my calf and achilles tendon since having sclerotherapy
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I had VNUS done in April in my groin and in my calf. My leg healed I began to have aching and pain in the injection sights (groin and calf). I also have mysterious aching in my achilles tendon as well. I had an...
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Is it normal for compression stockings to cause pain after the VNUS closure procedure?
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My doctor told me to wear knee-high compression socks post-VNUS closure of my greater saphenous vein. My leg hurts much more when I wear them, especially in the thigh area. The socks are fitting properly and ar...
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Should I have the Venefit procedure if I don't have varicose veins?
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I am 30 years old and a vascular surgeon recently diagnosed me with CVI. I don't have any visible varicose veins yet, but I have had lots of pain and swelling in my lower legs for several years. Should I have V...
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I am having stabbing, burning pain in my leg 2 wks after a VNUS closure procedure on a communicator vein. Is this normal?
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Two weeks ago I had a VNUS closure procedure on a communicator vein. I still experience excruciating, stabbing pain every morning and evening. I am wearing a compression stocking. During the day the pain is man...
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Can abdominal exercises reopen a closed vein after ten days?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure on the greater saphenous vein of my left leg. After a week, an ultrasound confirmed the vein was closed. My doctor said that I could resume all activities and exercises. Is this...
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Is it normal to have swelling 5 weeks after the VNUS closure procedure?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure done on both legs about 5 weeks ago and followed up with sclerotherapy approximately 3 weeks ago. Now I am having severe swelling in my left ankle, like it was before the proced...
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Should I be concerned about bruising on hip and buttocks?
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I had one vein in my left thigh treated three days ago, and I'm due for a second in two days. I just noticed a few small, very dark bruises on my left hip and buttock. Any relationship to closure? Should I be c...
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What is the difference between VNUS and EVLT?
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Both procedures sound like they treat the greater saphenous vein. So what's the difference between them?
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Next Step When VNUS Has Failed?
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I had VNUS on the greater saphenous veins in both legs 3 months ago. Ultrasound shows that both veins closed. However, I've had no pain reduction. One leg looks identical to how it looked before the procedure &...
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Why hasn't my varicose vein disappeared after 3 weeks?
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I had the Venefit treatment done 3 1/2 weeks ago. My swollen varicose vein has not gone down at all. If the swelling has not gone down does it mean the swelling won't go away? Will wearing my compression stocki...
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What would cause discoloration after a VNUS closure?
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I had the VNUS procedure performed almost a week ago on one leg. Already I have a reddish-brown discoloration spreading on the front/inside of my calf. It's different from the bruising that is near my incision....
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Do these symptoms indicate that an ablation of the great saphenous vein has failed?
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After 2 years of constant calf and foot swelling, I was diagnosed with GS vein reflux of left leg. I had VNUS done one week ago. All seemed good until 3 days after the procedure. I had a U/S to confirm the ve...
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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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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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Why did I encounter so much pain during the VNUS closure procedure?
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I had a VNUS procedure yesterday. No pain and just mild discomfort afterwards. But, I had excruciating pain during the procedure. Had two Valium and two Vicodin prior to the procedure but was quite alert until ...
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Is PAD different from venous reflux?
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If a patient has PAD, is that different from venous reflux?
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Should I have a second VNUS closure if I am still experiencing major pain in the leg that was first treated?
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I had the large saphenous vein in my left leg closed with VNUS 3 weeks ago. I'm supposed to do the small saphenous vein soon and have a few veins injected. There's still major pain in my calf and upper thigh. S...
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