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I'm in excruciating pain 10 weeks after laser ablation and it's affecting my mobility. What's wrong? What can be done?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 2 answers
I am so desperate for help. I had laser ablation 10 weeks ago. From day one, I have been in excruciating pain, which gets worse with walking. After 10-15 minutes of walking, I can’t get out of the bed from se...
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Why do I have different venous doppler ultrasound results?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 1 answer
I went to a third cardiovascular doctor who read both diagnostics. She said I should ask for another venous doppler. She is concerned about side effects like damage to the saphenous nerve. The second doc said I...
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I've been diagnosed with moderate venous insufficiency, when should I get endovenous laser treatment?
EVLT - 1 answer
I was diagnosed with moderate CVI a couple of years ago. I'm a 55-year-old woman who is obese. I take perindopril (Coversyl) for hypertension. In 2017, my doctor performed an ultrasound venous doppler of my vei...
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I have prominent veins that bulge in the center of my forehead and along the temple area on both sides. What safe option do I have for removal?
Facial Vein Treatment - 1 answer
I have prominent veins that bulge in the center of my forehead and along the temple area on both sides. They are especially visible when I get hot or am outside in the heat. What options do I have for removal?
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I have had 2 ligation surgeries to remove varicose veins in the left leg. Both times I have gotten a recurrence. Can I try EVLT at this stage?
EVLT - 3 answers
I have had 2 ligation surgeries to remove varicose veins in the left leg. Both times I have gotten a recurrence. Can I try EVLT at this stage?
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Should I be worried that my 8-year-old daughter has visible, prominent green veins throughout her body?
General - 1 answer
My 8-year-old daughter has visible, prominent green veins in her hands, legs, upper chest, and sides of stomach. She is healthy and has no associated problems. The pediatrician said they look normal when he saw...
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I have varicose veins from foot to upper thigh. Would knee-high compression stockings be harmful? Is there a better length for me?
Varicose Vein Treatment - 1 answer
I have varicose veins from foot to upper thigh. Would knee-high compression stockings be harmful? Is there a better length for me?
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I'm 99% blocked again just 10 months after vein ablation and stenting. Why do I need another procedure so soon?
Stenting - 2 answers
I had a vein ablation and a stent put into my left leg 10 months ago. I was told yesterday I am 99% blocked again and need to redo the procedure? Is it possible that I need the procedure again this soon after ...
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I had vein ablation 3 years ago. The clips in my foot are causing irritation and hurting. Is this common? What can be done?
Laser Vein Treatment - 1 answer
I had vein ablation 3 years ago. The clips in my foot are causing irritation and hurting. Is this common? What can be done?
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I've been diagnosed with superficial phlebitis. Should I be treated with antibiotics? Am I at risk of DVT?
Radiofrequency Ablation - 2 answers
I had endovenous radiofrequency ablation 12 days ago on right great saphenous vein. A week ago, I had same procedure on left small saphenous vein. Today, I have throbbing sensation, heaviness, and swelling. I h...
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My mother is 99 years old with congestive heart failure edema in her feet and legs. Can she wear compression stockings?
Compression Stockings - 3 answers
My mother is 99 years old with congestive heart failure edema in her feet and legs. Can she wear compression stockings? If so, how much compression and what length?
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My oncologist thinks I may have chronic venous stasis disease. What should I do?
Venous Disease Management - 1 answer
My oncologist thinks I may have chronic venous stasis disease. What should I do?
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I'm having a lot of pain in my pelvic area. Which specialist can make my pain go away and how will they do it?
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment - 1 answer
I am in constant pain - range from 6/10 to 9/10 for more than 16 months. My MRI results show: 1) Nonspecific mild marrow edema involving the bilateral pubic bones, 2) Borderline prominence of the left gonadal a...
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Can compression stockings cause red bumps to develop along a venous ablation-treated leg?
EVLT - 1 answer
I had venous ablation on my left leg 6 days ago and now have red bumps going up my leg where the procedure was done. I called my doctor and he took me off compression stockings believe it could be the cause. Wh...
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Is it normal to have a painful area a year after ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, if performed on the back of the leg near the sural nerve?
Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy - 1 answer
Is it normal to have a painful area a year after ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, if the treatment was performed on the back of the leg near the sural nerve? The pain extends to the back of that calf. Than...
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I've been diagnosed with moderate venous insufficiency, when should I get endovenous laser treatment??
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 3 answers
I was diagnosed with moderate venous insufficiency a couple of years ago. I'm a 55-year-old woman who's obese. I take perindopril (Coversyl) for hypertension. In 2018, my doctor performed ultrasound venous dopp...
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Is minor post-op swelling normal 4 weeks after endovenous laser ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 1 answer
I had EVLA on both legs 4 weeks ago and I'm thrilled with my results. I'm very happy with how much ligher and less achy my legs feel, but I still have a little tenderness and swelling in my thighs where the vei...
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Is there every a time when a saphenous vein must be promptly ablated with ELA?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 1 answer
Yesterday, I went for a second venous doppler. My doctor said I should go for the laser ablation promptly. I don't know why it should be done so soon. Please, I would like to know.
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I have continuous numbness in my right foot and also varicose veins in both legs. Can I wear compression stockings on both legs?
Compression Stockings - 2 answers
I saw a neurologist who labeled the numbness in my foot as peripheral neuropathy. Yet, when speaking with my friend who is also a neurologist, he didn't make much of it and when we did an ultrasound, it was fou...
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Is it normal to still have a burning sensation in my leg 8 months after a vein ablation?
Vein Treatments - 1 answer
I had an ablation to stop swelling in my leg, as per my cardiologist. I have had numbness and burning in my leg since the treatment was performed in December 2018. The burning sensation has gotten so severe tha...
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