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I am a flight attendant. Do compression stockings make a difference if you use them while walking and standing for long periods of time?
Is it true that compression stockings are of no use if they are used when walking and standing for long flights? I was told that they only work if you are going on a long flight and are sitting, not standing an... Read more
I have venous insufficiency and wear knee-high compression stockings and I do remove them before bed. How long before sleep should I remove them?
Several times a week I am awakened by aching legs. How long before sleep should I remove the stockings? Or do you have any suggestions? Read more
My doctor only treated my vein from the groin to the knee, is this OK? Should he have treated the entire vein?
I had endovenous laser treatment on my saphenous vein. The doctor said he only treated it from the groin to knee, not to ankle. He said that should be enough to stop the blood flow. Is this OK, or should he hav... Read more
Is throbbing pain normal 10 weeks after EVL Ablation?
I had 2 separate EVL Ablations 10 weeks ago. I am now having the original achy/throbbing pain resuming in the back of my leg behind my knee. It's the same discomfort that the MD diagnosed as valvular incompeten... Read more
I am a flight attendant, should I wear full-length or knee-high compression stockings?
As an international flight attendant, I'm on my feet at high altitudes for 8 to 16 hours. Although I have no vein problems I know that compression stockings help my aching legs. Is there a difference in wearing... Read more
I had a venous closure procedure done about five years ago, with not much relief since. Is that normal?
Once in a while, I get very sore areas in my veins that are a little pink. They hurt, but go away usually after several days. Is there anything that can be done? Read more
What long-term side effects should I expect when a nerve is wrapped around the vein being closed?
I had a severe burning sensation all during the venus closure procedure. The doctor said it was due to a nerve around the vein. Will there be any problems with this in the future? Read more
MyVNUS closure a total failure. I have more veins down the left leg, and tingling and numbness that is keeping me awake at night. What should I do?
I regret having this procedure done, as I look much worse than before. The nerve is damaged at the incision site of the laser treatment and this extends to the leg and foot, making sleep difficult. It is also p... Read more
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Is it okay to wear compression stockings when in atrial fibrillation?
Will compression stockings cause complications with heart conditions? I have a replacement tissue mitral valve and have had maze procedure and two cardio-versions, but still keep flipping back into atrial fibri... Read more
Does the amount of time in between sclerotherapy treatments make a difference?
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I've done a few treatments at one month apart each and would like to continue, but I have to go out of town for a while and must postpone my treatments until I get back (pushing the next treatment to 2 mos). Wi... Read more
Will successfully treated spider veins just come back again?
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I understand that it's possible to develop NEW spider veins in time, but I'm wondering if the spider veins you already treated successfully will simply come back again (i.e. schlerotherapy isn't permanent and o... Read more
Can I get sclerotherapy on the veins in my legs soon after breast augmentation?
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I'm in a time crunch because I'm moving overseas next month. I wanted to do sclerotherapy on the veins in my legs, but I just had breast augmentation surgery three days ago. I feel fine and I have a consult app... Read more
Do I need prescription to get compression stockings?
I've been wearing Futuro compression knee highs for years. I now find the elastic below the knees which holds them up is tight and makes an indentation. I have venous insufficiency with mild leg edema. Do I nee... Read more
How safe is endovenous laser ablation for a person aged 92?
My father has ulcers on his legs. He has had several over the past years that are very difficult to heal. His legs are brown in color and very swollen. The doctor wants to do Endovenous Laser Ablation (ELA) on ... Read more
Do I need larger support hose if they're making my toes hurt?
I've noticed that support hose make the ends of my toes hurt. Do I need a larger size and can I wear socks over them to make them look better? Read more
Is it normal to form a clot in the saphenous vein after EVLT?
I had an endovenous laser treatment ( EVLT) a week ago and today the doctor found a clot in my saphenous vein. It is pretty close to the saphenofemoral junction. They prescribed baby aspirin and a follow-up sca... Read more
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