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Are there any downsides to endovenous laser ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 12 answers
I have chronic venous insufficiency and just learned I need a greater saphenous vein (GSV) ablation. Other than blood clots, are there any downsides or side effects associated with endovenous laser ablation tre...
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Is swelling in the ankle after varicose vein surgery normal?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 12 answers
One week after varicose vein surgery I developed a golf ball size swelling on the inside of my ankle that is very sensitive to touch. Is this normal?
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Is there any problem with using footless knee-high compression stockings?
Compression Stockings - 12 answers
I am a nurse who works 13 hour shifts. Can I wear footless knee-high compression stockings?
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Does having MS prevent me from having sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy - 12 answers
I have MS and am totally fine but want to eliminate spider veins on my lower legs and behind my knees. Is sclerotherapy ok to do?
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A red spot and bump developed after I drove 24 hours without a compression stocking, could this be a blood clot?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 12 answers
In January I had an endovenous laser ablation and a phlebectomy. I was healing fine until I drove a total of 24 hrs in 2 weeks without wearing my compression stocking. Now, I have pain and a red spot/bump is de...
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Is it possible to reverse endovenous laser treatment?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 12 answers
I had both saphenous veins in my right leg treated with EVLT and sclerotherapy 6 months ago. The pain and discomfort has increased and are constant post-treatment. Is it possible to reverse treatment and go bac...
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What could be done if my doctor possibly injected the wrong vein?
Sclerotherapy - 12 answers
My Dr performed ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy on one of my great saphenous veins. It has been months and the vein hurts all the time. It feels like I have pitching inside my leg, and it is like I have a tig...
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How much sodium tetradecyl sulfate in the body is safe?
Sclerotherapy - 12 answers
I have numerous visible blue veins on chest, arms, hips and legs. My sclerotherapist said these can all be injected with sclerosant in one day. Is it safe to have that much slerosant in my body at once? Also, ...
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Is laser light therapy appropriate for large varicose veins?
Laser & Light Therapy - 12 answers
My legs look as if snakes are underneath the skin. They appear from my groin to my calves. I have had these for many years and would like to have them taken care of before I reach age 65. I fear invasive therap...
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Is it normal for my arm to hurt after varicose vein treatment in my leg?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 12 answers
I had surgery to remove varicose veins on my left leg and now my left arm hurts. I had surgery 6 days ago and was put under with a general anesthesia. The veins were superficial on my thigh & calf. My leg seems...
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Can sclerotherapy treat varicose veins that have been scarred due to old clots?
Sclerotherapy - 12 answers
I have seen two vascular surgeons. Both said that my varicose veins have been scarred due to old clots and that EVLT or VNUS closure may not be possible. One suggested ligation, while the other recommended comp...
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Can compression stockings help with numbness in the leg?
Compression Stockings - 12 answers
My left leg keeps going almost completely numb from the knee down. My father has peripheral artery disease; however, I am only 27 years old. I have flat-lined before. I am now in recovery, but still have poor c...
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How long after sclerotherapy is it safe to become pregnant? Will the solution affect my future fetus?
Sclerotherapy - 12 answers
I had an EVLT and phlebectomy 1 year ago, but now there is a branch vein that my doctor wants to take care of with sclerotherapy injections. How long after the procedure is it safe to become pregnant? Will the ...
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An ulcer developed near my ankle 2 wks after laser and sclerotherapy. Will applying a bandage for 2 months help it resolve? Or, what do you suggest?
Sclerotherapy - 12 answers
An ulcer developed near my ankle 2 weeks after laser and sclerotherapy. Here is a picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a1o1r4ojvbjppk/S.jpg The doctor said it would heal by itself if bandaged for 2 months. Is th...
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My doctor suggested radiofrequency ablation over EVLT because I have large veins, is this argument valid?
EVLT - 12 answers
My vein doctor said radiofrequency ablation would be better than laser (EVLT) because I have such large veins. I read a lot about radiofrequency ablation and it seems a good option, but is the "big veins" argum...
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I have pain in my left leg, could it be varicosed?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 12 answers
For a few months now I've had pain in the vein in my left leg. The leg feels cold sometimes. The pain goes away when I get my periods, and pain comes back when my periods are over. My vitamin D was low and so n...
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Which compression stocking would you recommend for a person with orthostatic hypotension?
Compression Stockings - 12 answers
I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Am I better off with knee-high or thigh-high stockings? Also, which part of the body needs the most compression (ankles, calves, or thighs)?
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Why are my legs so itchy after I take off my compression stockings?
Compression Stockings - 12 answers
I wear compression stockings for varicose veins during my pregnancy. They ease the pain and tiredness, but my legs get so itchy sometimes - especially after I take my stockings off. What can i do to prevent the...
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