I have knee arthritis and varicose veins. The swelling on knees makes it very difficult to walk. I am a 65 year old female what should I do?

I am taking stamlo beta for hypertension and eltroxin 50 for thyroid issues related to diabetes.

Answers from doctors (6)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jul 30, 2015

The varicose veins can be treated even in the presence of arthritis. See a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation including a venous reflux ultrasound. The arthritis should be treated by a rheumatologist.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The varicose veins can be treated even in the presence of arthritis. See a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation including a venous reflux ultrasound. The arthritis should be treated by a rheumatologist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jul 21, 2015

Get your knees fixed and get your veins fixed. There is no reason not to from what you have said.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Get your knees fixed and get your veins fixed. There is no reason not to from what you have said.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jul 20, 2015

As a vascular trained surgeon who specializes in vein treatments, I would suggest an evaluation including ultrasound to diagnose the cause of the varicose veins. If you have arthritic knees and there is possible surgical intervention in the future, I suggest treating the varicose veins before hand. These are prone to superficial vein clots. Also if there is underlying saphenous reflux, this too should be corrected. Deep vein blood clots are common in orthopedic surgery recovery.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

As a vascular trained surgeon who specializes in vein treatments, I would suggest an evaluation including ultrasound to diagnose the cause of the varicose veins. If you have arthritic knees and there is possible surgical intervention in the future, I suggest treating the varicose veins before hand. These are prone to superficial vein clots. Also if there is underlying saphenous reflux, this too should be corrected. Deep vein blood clots are common in orthopedic surgery recovery.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Texas Vein And Cosmetic Specialists

Published on Jul 20, 2015

If your doctors are confident that your knee symptoms are a result of your arthritis, then treatment of your veins will not improve them. If there is uncertainty, then treatment of veins is a low risk procedure, which could improve symptoms, and would eliminate them as a possible cause for your symptoms.

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Answered by Texas Vein And Cosmetic Specialists

If your doctors are confident that your knee symptoms are a result of your arthritis, then treatment of your veins will not improve them. If there is uncertainty, then treatment of veins is a low risk procedure, which could improve symptoms, and would eliminate them as a possible cause for your symptoms.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


These are two separate issues. For arthritis you need to consult a rheumatologist. The varicose veins can be treated by a vein specialist.
Treating one does not effect the other. You can start treatment at the same time for both these conditions.

Answered by Premier Vein and Vascular Center (View Profile)

These are two separate issues. For arthritis you need to consult a rheumatologist. The varicose veins can be treated by a vein specialist.
Treating one does not effect the other. You can start treatment at the same time for both these conditions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Published on Jul 20, 2015

Wear compression stockings 20-30 mmHg.

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Answered by Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Wear compression stockings 20-30 mmHg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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