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Can I take a long road trip after having ELA?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 13 answers
Can I drive for 9 hours a day for 2 days after having ELA, or would you advise against that?
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How many times does a physician have to do Endovenous Laser to be proficient?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 13 answers
I am trying to decide between a vascular surgeon within my insurance group who has done about 100-200 endovenous laser treatments versus paying cash for a well-known vein specialist who has done this thousands ...
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Could poorly fitting compression socks cause me to develop a clot on a plane ride?
Compression Stockings - 13 answers
I'm 8wks pregnant & wore compression stockings for my 9.5 hr plane ride to Italy. I took them off 2/3 into the flight b/c the top band was cutting into my legs & it hurt. Now my calf muscle has been sore for 3 ...
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Which is better, foam sclerotherapy or liquid sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy - 13 answers
I am so excited to finally rid my hands and arms of bulging veins from thin skin. I understand some risks are involved bubbles from a small amount of sclerosant foam can appear in the heart or brain, a gas emb...
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How long should I wear 20-30g socks each day?
Compression Stockings - 13 answers
I have COPD and minor swelling in one ankle. I was prescribed 23-30 gauge socks. How long should I wear them each day? I find my ankle is sore when not wearing them even though the ankle is not swollen.
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Can compression stockings cause a clot if they fit poorly?
Compression Stockings - 13 answers
My 30-40 mmHg strength thigh-high compression stockings roll down at the thigh and cause intense discomfort (like a tourniquet). The discomfort occurred repeatedly for 1.5 weeks and now I am having right calf p...
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Could my pelvic pain be from varicose veins?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 13 answers
I have pelvic pain that starts 3-4 days before my period and last 3-4 days after the bleeding has stopped. My gynecologist was sure it was endometriosis. He did a laparoscopy, D&C and ablation.He didn't find en...
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I have a varicose vein in my left leg and telangiectasia on my left foot, what should I do?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 13 answers
I have a varicose vein in my left leg and telangiectasia on my left foot. Other than that I have no complications. What should I do about these problems? How do I correct them?
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Can the older "saline solution" be performed instead of Sclerotherapy for spider veins?
Sclerotherapy - 13 answers
Does one need to have sclerotherapy done for spider veins? I had the older saline solution treatment and never had a problem. Can this method be used instead of the new one?
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I had a VNUS closure, followed by sclerotherapy, but none of the original spider veins are gone. Why wasn't treatment successful?
Sclerotherapy - 13 answers
I had a VNUS closure April 2013, followed by sclerotherapy. I've noticed clustering and that none of the original spider veins are gone. I can press on them and watch the blood flow return. I wore stockings fo...
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Is intense pain normal after laser ablation of great saphenous vein?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 13 answers
I had my GSV ablation done 13 days ago and still have intense pain in a segment on the inner thigh just above the knee. Is this level of pain normal and, if so, for how long? I have to take Advil for relief, bu...
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When can I start Bikram yoga again after endovenous laser ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 13 answers
I am going to have endoVenous laser ablation treatment. I go to Bikram yoga where room temperature is 105 degrees. When can I start practicing again?
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I consulted with a vein surgeon about my aching legs. He said my back is causing my leg to ache, not my veins. Could this be true?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 13 answers
I had my veins treated 11 years ago and wear compression stockings to relieve my aching legs. I feel there is nothing wrong with my back and I’m not sure what to do next.
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My husband has pain in both of his legs and the veins in his calves are bulding, what is going on?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 13 answers
My husband has pain in both legs behind the knees and the veins in his calves are bulging. He has celiac disease, diabetes, & arthritis. The symptoms all happened on Monday. We've tried ice, heat, and meds (oxy...
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If I get the EVLA procedure, will my varicose veins get worse after I become pregnant?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 13 answers
I've had varicose veins since the age of 12. I am now 28 years old with an insufficient sapheno-femoral valve. If I get the EVLA procedure, will the veins get worse after I become pregnant?
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I have a large vein that may need removal, what are my treatment options?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 13 answers
A vein in my right leg was stripped out 25 yrs ago, on inside from ankle to groin. Now, a large vein has appeared, running across the thigh above the right knee up into groin and tracking down under the right k...
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Can someone have too many spider veins to be treated?
Sclerotherapy - 13 answers
I have sooo many spider veins around my ankles that from a distance my ankles look purple. Would I not be a good canidate for this procedure?
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Do zip up compressions stockings exist? If so, are they just as effective as other compressions stockings?
Compression Stockings - 13 answers
I am a paraplegic and wear thigh-high compression hose, They are VERY difficult to put on. Is there an alternative, like zip up?
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I have immediate swelling behind my knee when I stand, is this normal after EVLT?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 13 answers
I had EVLT (including perferator veins) 1week ago. When I stand, there is an immediate swelling behind the knee. It also happens when I raise my leg. Is all of this normal after the procedure?
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Can you use sclerotherapy to get rid of dark under-eye veins?
Sclerotherapy - 13 answers
I have very dark veins under my eyes and cannot seem to find a doctor who will use sclerotherapy to get rid of them. They either want to do lasers or surgery, which is too expensive! Do you recommend sclerother...
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