I'm a 67 year old woman who has been living with daily pain from a leg vein. I haven't been able to get a diagnosis in 4 years. I have given up trying and am defeated, but I'm tired of living with the pain and discomfort. Is it possible for the vein to right itself? Is there any exercise or supplement that will help me? Should I be thinking about keeping my blood thin?
I don't understand why you can't "get a diagnosis". Have you see a vein specialist and had and ultrasound. The vein will not "right itself". There is no exercise or supplement that will help. Keeping you blood thin is not the answer.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
A Vascular Surgeon consultant who performs arterial and venous evaluations with ultrasound is recommended for leg pain.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
It is recommended that you be evaluated for venous reflux if you are having ongoing leg pain associated with your veins. Varicose veins do not correct themselves. Many people find temporary relief utilizing conservative measures such as compression stockings, leg elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
There is no reason for you to be suffering with leg vein pain. Your painful vein, unfortunately, will not correct itself. It will only get worse because vein disease is typically a progressive disease. This means that it will worsen with time. The more you have, the faster it will worsen. That said, you problematic vein will not correct itself and there are really no supplements that have proven to do anything for vein issues other than possibly minimize discomfort slightly. Quit suffering and give my office a call and come in for a free consultation. Vein treatments have come a long way.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Pain in legs due to vein disease is a curable condition. It will not correct itself unless treated. You need to consult a vein specialist for evaluating and treating your condition.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
A correct answer should not be that hard to get. Try finding a board certified vein doctor
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The first thing you need to do is get an ultrasound from a qualified vein specialist- it must be performed lying down as well as standing. This will determine if you have a vein problem, where does it start and how severe is it. All that then dictates how it can be treated. All treatments today should be done in the office, without scars or incisions, and done under local anesthesia. In the meantime you should also wear compression stockings but your legs should be measured first to make sure you get the correct size- the pressure should be either 15-20 or 20-30 mmHg.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
See a vein specialist. Most of theses vein problems are correctable
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Veins do not correct themselves. You should see a vein specialist to examine you, make a diagnosis and suggest a plan of treatment.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
I would see a vein specialist and they should be able to Diagnose and help you. The vein won't go away on its own. Wearing compression hose may help the symptoms. There are micro used flavonoid supplements that may help symptoms to some degree. These are daflon 500 and vasculera
Published on Jul 11, 2012