I've had lot of vein procedures, but still live in constant pain. What more can be done? Why is nothing working?

I was diagnosed with DVT in LLE in 2010 at 17 years old. I've had constant pain for the last 6 years. Multiple surgeons and radiologists keep doing the same exams and procedures over again--venograms, sclerotherapy, ablation, ligation, elves, phlebectomy, foam. I can't keep living in constant pain as a 23 year old who is ready to start life but can hardly walk. Are these the only treatments? I wear compression stocking, no longer on bloodthinners, apply heat, walk, and take NSAIDs.

Answers from doctors (4)

Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Published on Jan 25, 2016

You need to consult with a vascular surgeon.

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Answered by Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

You need to consult with a vascular surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jan 25, 2016

You may have May-Thurner Syndrome. You probably need to be evaluated at the Rane Center, a clinic that specializes in this problem. The number is 601-939-4230.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

You may have May-Thurner Syndrome. You probably need to be evaluated at the Rane Center, a clinic that specializes in this problem. The number is 601-939-4230.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 25, 2016

I am very sorry to hear about your leg pain. Unfortunately, without a detailed evaluation of your history and medical records, I don't think it would be wise to speculate treatment recommendations.

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Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

I am very sorry to hear about your leg pain. Unfortunately, without a detailed evaluation of your history and medical records, I don't think it would be wise to speculate treatment recommendations.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 25, 2016

Your question in impossible to answer based on what you have provided. You seem to have had a DVT at a very young age, and this in itself is abnormal. You have also had many procedures and have seen many physicians. Your case is certainly not routine. I would recommend that you consider evaluation at a tertiary care center such as Mayo or Cleveland Clinic.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Your question in impossible to answer based on what you have provided. You seem to have had a DVT at a very young age, and this in itself is abnormal. You have also had many procedures and have seen many physicians. Your case is certainly not routine. I would recommend that you consider evaluation at a tertiary care center such as Mayo or Cleveland Clinic.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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