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Should my legs look worse after Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy - 10 answers
I had 6 treatments of sclerotherappy one week apart. Much of the treatments were injecting "feeders". It's been over 2 months since my first treatment and my veins look worse. I have new quite dark veins that...
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How long will I have to wear compression stockings after varicose vein surgery?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 8 answers
And, are there any options in terms of colors or styles?
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What are the resrictions after Endovenous Laser Ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 9 answers
Can you please detail some of the restrictions after EVLT?
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Is it normal to have varicose veins at 21 years old?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 10 answers
I am 21 years old and within the past four years I have developed spider veins and large veins that are visible in my legs. They are also elevated over my shins. Varicose veins run in my family, but is this rea...
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Do Compression Stockings have to be worn on both legs?
Compression Stockings - 6 answers
If I have problems with just one leg, can I wear one compression knee high or should I wear both?
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How long will it take for me to recover from Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy - 9 answers
Will the length of time be longer then two weeks?
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Lumps in leg after VNUS and phlebectomy
Varicose Vein Surgery - 4 answers
Had a phlebectomy and VNUS done 4 weeks ago. I have lumps all along where the vein used to be (ranging from pea size to walnut size). They were painful & had them drained twice now. I still have lumps. What can...
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How long does pain after EVLT last?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 10 answers
I am just over 2 weeks post EVLT and still have pain. As long as I take an anti-inflammatory the pain subsides. Visually the inner thigh looks good. How much longer will the pain last?
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How long does it take Compression Stockings to work?
Compression Stockings - 4 answers
How long after starting to wear these, will I see results?My calve has improved, but the ankle is still huge and the foot quite puffy.
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How many hours a day do I have to wear a compression stocking after EVLT?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 8 answers
It has been a week since my EVLT procedure, and I am wondering if I should continue wearing the compression stocking?
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Are visible veins throughout thighs normal?
Vein Treatments - 20 answers
I'm 26 and have translucent skin on my thighs - you can see deep blue veins running throughout (not varicose, just very visible). Is that normal? I am also starting to get spider veins.
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Sciatica pain. Will compression stockings help with the pain?
Compression Stockings - 8 answers
I presently suffer from a sciatica for the 1st time. Lots of pain in my calf area and particularly in one pinpoint spot in the calf along with hip/groin pain.I wonder if stockings will help my calf pain and is ...
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How long should I wait after Varicose Vein Surgery to fly?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 7 answers
How long should I wait after varicose vein surgery to take an airplane trip, or does it matter?
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I have bruising from Sclerotherapy injections that I had 8 weeks ago is this normal?
Sclerotherapy - 10 answers
It has been 8 weeks since I had spider and 1 surface blue vein injected by vein surgeon. I still have black blue spots and the surface vein looks worse, will this correct itself or do i need more treatments/ ne...
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Wife had a superficial blood clot, now she is dead?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 5 answers
My wife had superficial blood clots in leg. They took ultrasound and she just collapsed 13 days ago in my arms and died in the hospital of a blood clot in the lung. She was healthy and young. No history, sickne...
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Is swelling normal after closing veins with endovenous laser ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 11 answers
I had swelling in my left foot and my doctor confirmed that the valves in two of my veins were not working properly. I had these veins closed with endovenous laser ablation, but four weeks later I still have s...
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Is leg pain a common side effect after varicose vein surgery or sclerotherapy treatments?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 5 answers
I had a phlebectomy that was not successful, then laser ablation and sclerotherapy within 2 months of each other. I now have shooting pains in my leg... is this something that is normal?
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Can a person die from blood clots after a varicose vein treatment?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 9 answers
I am getting ready to have a varicose vein treatment but am afraid that I may develop blood clots and die. What should I do? Thanks.
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How long should I wear compression stockings after a C-section and when is it ok to take them off for a while?
Compression Stockings - 13 answers
I am wearing compression stockings and was wondering how long should I wear them? Six and a half weeks after my C-section, I am still not mobile much.
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