Lower shin numbness and pain since having radiofrequency occlusion on Sept. 2nd.
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I had this procedure on Sept 2 and have numbness with occasional pain in my lower shin. I do wear compression stockings. Is this normal?

Is there a treatment for nerve damage after radiofrequency vein ablation?
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I had this procedure done 3 weeks ago, and I'm in constant pain, with burning and numbness feelings. I have tried pain rx and anti-inflammatories. Is there any treatment for this post op complication?

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?

Should I have pain 1 week after Radiofrequency Occlusion surgery?
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I had this procedure 1 week ago and am having more pain than the surgical procedure itself.

Can Radiofrequency Occlusion be used to treat spider veins?
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Is Radiofrequency Occlusion good to treat spider veins?

What kind of anesthesia is used in Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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Is anything used to numb the area?

How does Radiofrequency Occlusion use sound to close veins?
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I've read that RO uses sound waves to heat and close the vein. Can you hear it working? What affect do sound waves have on a blood vessel? I'm not sure I understand how this works.

Can radiofrequency occlusion cause surrounding veins to collapse or become varicose?
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Wouldn’t eliminating certain veins put too much pressure on the surrounding ones?

Will I be able to exercise soon after Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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I love to work out, and am in an athletic training program that requires I stay in good shape in the off-season. How much time should I expect to refrain from exercise after Radiofrequency Occlusion?

Is RF Occlusion a more advanced treatment with better outcomes than EVLT?
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Is this true?

Will Radiofrequency Occlusion require a long down time?
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How long should I estimate for recovery? Will repeat treatments be required?

Is radiofrequency occlusion the same procedure as VNUS?
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How are they different?

How costly is the Radiofrequency Occlusion procedure?
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Will insurance cover the cost? Does the procedure involve an overnight hospital stay I will need to budget for?

Does radiofrequency occlusion heat the vein?
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Is there a chance of burning?

When should radiofrequency occlusion be performed over ELA?
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Radiofrequency occlusion and endovenous laser ablation sound almost the same. What are the differences and when should one be used over the other?

What is the difference betweehn EVLT and Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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How is radiofrequency occlusion different from the EVLT procedure?

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 treatment of varicose veins?