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Will insurance cover Varicose Vein Surgery? Pain is getting worse..
Varicose Vein Surgery - 8 answers
I have spider veins and varicose veins. Will my insurance ppo bluecross pay for it?
I was told by my insurance co they would pay if it is medically necessary, they hurt and are getting worse, I am a nurse.
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I just had knee surgery and have been advised to wear compression stockings. Should I wear them during the day or at night?
Compression Stockings - 4 answers
Also, they are beginning to cause bruising and pain. Should I continue to wear them? I am 10 days post op from a total knee replacement.
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Can a woman have pelvic congestion syndrome after a hysterectomy?
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment - 1 answer
I have had a ct scan that showed I had PCS several years ago and have a hysterectony 3 years ago is it possible to have PCS after the hysterectomy? I am now starting with dull aching pain in the lower abdomen a...
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I have bruising from an EVLT treatment from a year ago, is this normal?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 10 answers
It's been a year since my surgery and I still have bruising. Does that mean it's permanent?
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How long after the Sclerotherapy treatment will I see the results?
Sclerotherapy - 6 answers
Would I see the results right away after Sclerotherapy treatment? If not, when wil the bruises go away? Is it normal to still see all my treated veins after 10 days?
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Is long distance walking bad for varicose veins?
Varicose Vein Treatment - 8 answers
Can long distance walking on hard surface (street pavement, cement) cause or speed up the process of development of new or existing varicose veins? If yes, what is the alternative? Should I use compression stoc...
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Can compression stockings cause nerve damage?
Compression Stockings - 9 answers
I wore knee-length compression stockings during a 15+ hour flight. Now I have a numb-feeling on a patch of skin on the outside of my leg, just above the knee. I get periodic tingling; there's no pain but tingl...
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How long does it take for telangiectatic matting to resolve following a sclerotherapy session?
Sclerotherapy - 13 answers
I had a sclerotherapy procedure for spider veins on lateral upper thigh just over two weeks ago at derm dr. Since that time, have noticed an approx. 1" wide area of tons of tiny new vessels just distal to inje...
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When can I resume exercising and being out in the sun after ambulatory phlebectomy and laser ablation?
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 10 answers
I am scheduled for ambulatory phlebectomy and laser ablation in a week. I also have several 5K runs soon and a two-week beach vacation in June. How soon before I would be able to exercise and run again after ...
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Does Endovenous Laser Ablation hurt?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 12 answers
Does this procedure hurt?
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What is the recovery time after cauterizing veins with microphlebectomy?
Microphlebectomy - 8 answers
How long does it take one to recover after vein surgery?
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Can you still get pregnant with pelvic congestion syndrome?
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment - 2 answers
Can you still get pregnant with pelvic congestion syndrome?
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Does endovenous laser ablation damage the saphenous vein?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 6 answers
I've heard that endovenous laser treatments actually remove or destroy the saphenous vein in the leg. Is this true, and will I still get enough blood circulation to the legs if this large vessel is removed?
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Is it possible that my knee problems are related to my varicose veins issues?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 2 answers
I have stiffness in my knees, as well as swelling and pain on the outside of my knees. It is really hindering my activities. I cannot bend my knees without screaming pain. I had surgery 2 yrs ago to collapse th...
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Why am I having a big hard lump in my groin 2 weeks after radiofrequency ablation?
Radiofrequency Occlusion - 6 answers
Two weeks after ablation I started to develop a huge lump on my groin. It is getting harder and it seems like it is moving upwards and getting more painful everyday.
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What causes weakened blood vessel walls and incompetent valves within the vein?
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy - 11 answers
What causes weakened blood vessel walls and incompetent valves within the vein? Are the veins in my heart weak? Should I be worried about this? I have had my large veins and small veins injected. The large ones...
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