I had a VNUS procedure of my left great saphenous vein 3 weeks ago. I'm still experiencing discomfort 3 weeks post-op. The pain is along my inner thigh. It is tender to touch and often throbs. It frequently fee...
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I went to a vein clinic (Dr 1) for my varicose and spider veins and was referred to a vascular surgeon (Dr 2). VNUS was done on my greater saphenous by Dr 2. I'm 3 weeks post-procedure and Dr 1 called today to...
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I had ablation of my GSV 12 days ago. I am now suffering from pain at the groin and along the upper thigh that follows the path of the GSV. I have read that I can massage the groin area with light pressure. Ho...
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I had a VNUS closure procedure in 2013 on both legs. In the last 2-3 years my veins and pain has gotten much worse in areas that were treated. I also now get constant bruising around area of treated veins from ...
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I have completed 2 of 6 VNUS procedures. Both times it was extremely painful. I was screaming and crying. My leg burned like it was on fire! By about 15 min after the procedure, the pain was what I would have e...
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I was scheduled yesterday morning to have the VNUS closure done on my left leg. My doctor worked for an hour and then stopped and said he was unsuccessful due to the vein being too small and he couldn’t get t...
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I have a family history of varicose veins. I'm an active woman and noted the vein for aprox. 1 year (especially down at my outer ankle area, back of calf, and inner knee areas). I wear compression socks. My leg...
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All of the other areas are healing nicely, but the area on my shin (a bit off center) has a much larger wound. It has been quite red in the immediate area and is a bit weepy and open. It has been over a week si...
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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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I have been told by A&E doctors that I have a blood clot and infection. I was sent home with antibiotics and told to talk to the surgeon who performed the VNUS procedure. I value the doctor's advice, but my leg...
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