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Are the side effects I'm experiencing after VNUS closure normal?
VNUS - 9 answers
I had the VNUS closure 9 days ago, and until now the part around and below the area where I had the incision is still numb. Every once in a while I experience some sharp, tolerable pain near my ankle. Are these...
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My Compression Stockings hurt the back of my knees because of wrinkling fabric, what can I do?
Compression Stockings - 8 answers
My compression stockings really hurt the back of my knees I cannot get my compression stockings to not have wrinkles. These wrinkles gather around the back of my knee and really hurt. How do I overcome that?
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Is it dangerous to wear compression stockings both day and night?
Compression Stockings - 12 answers
My calves are extremely painful. During the day I massage them or apply a lidocaine patch, and that helps a little. At night, I suffer severely. I found compression socks help a lot when I wear them both day an...
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The veins in my arms and hands are very green and quite large. Can I have them treated?
General - 4 answers
I hate my arms and hands and cover them all the time. The veins are very green and quite large as I only have a small frame. Can they be treated?
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How long should I wear compression stockings during pregnancy and a long flight?
Compression Stockings - 10 answers
I will be 35 weeks pregnant when flying long-haul (21 hours plus 7 hour lay-over.) I've been told by my ob-gyn to wear 30-40 mmhg full hose, but how long to wear them? Do I take them off at some point during th...
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Pain and bump after ambulatory phlebectomy with ligation. Any Ideas?
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 3 answers
I had ambulatory phlebectomy with ligation 6 weeks ago and my leg still has shooting pains at times and I've got this painful bump on my inner thigh that won't go away. Sometimes the swelling (maybe a vein) spr...
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Can PCS cause abdominal bloating and/or palpatations?
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment - 1 answer
Can PCS have symptoms like abdominal bloating or palpitations?
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Is it normal to have terrible cramps when wearing compression stockings while lying down?
Compression Stockings - 3 answers
The doctor prescribed compression stockings because my feet & ankles are swollen, especially the left foot. My legs are only slightly swollen. I also have a rash on the left leg that the doctor is treating. Sin...
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Is sclerotherapy safe during pregnancy?
Sclerotherapy - 21 answers
While pregnant with my first child I've developed a large number of spider veins on my legs/thighs. Are spider veins more prevalent during pregnancy? Do they go away after delivery? Can I get sclerotherapy whil...
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My feet are freezing despite wearing compression socks. Is this normal?
General - 7 answers
My feet are freezing despite wearing compression socks. Is this normal? I'm waiting to hear back from my specialist, but wanted to seek advice prior to our follow up. My GP thinks it might be lymphedema. Could ...
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Can foam sclerotherapy be toxic?
Foam Sclerotherapy - 7 answers
Is it bad for your health to have sclerotherapy? It seems dangerous to inject chemicals like that directly into the bloodstream. Couldn't they spread and cause damage to other veins/areas of the body?
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Do the scars from Veinwave eventually fade?
Veinwave - 1 answer
I had veinwave treatment for spider veins on my face 2 months ago but my face is worse after the treatment. It looks scarred. Will this go away?
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I was diagnosed with PAD, will compression stockings help?
General - 7 answers
The results of my Ankle Brachial Index are as follows: left side 0.85; right side 0.87. I am doing a lot of walking. Do compression stockings help with PAD?
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Can i wear my TED stockings if my feet, ankles & calves are already swollen?
Compression Stockings - 6 answers
I have recently had surgery and was wearing TEDs while I was not mobil, I have had them off for about 4 days and done a lot of walking yesterday and now I have swelling in my feet, ankles & calves. Is it okay t...
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Can compression stockings increase blood flow and warm up cold feet?
Compression Stockings - 13 answers
I suffer from chronically cold feet due to a HR of 45 and poor circulation. Do you think that wearing compression socks would increase the blood flow to my feet, therefore warming them up a little?
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I have a stabbing pain 10 days after radiofrequency ablation therapy, is this normal?
Radiofrequency Occlusion - 4 answers
I have a stabbing pain like an ice pick and the top of my foot has been burning severely since my radiofrequency ablation 10 days ago. Is this normal? All of the pain is below the point of entry of the cathet...
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