Chronic Venous Insufficiency Care Questions
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After blood clots my doctor told me that the clot in the gastrocnemius vein has calcified. What does that mean exactly?
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I recently had superficial blood clots and small clot (1mm/1mm) in the gastrocnemius vein in my leg. Should I be worried about this? The superficial clots dissolved and the varicose veins causing the reflux/clo...
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Am I a candidate for EVLT surgery?
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I am a 32-year old male with lower extremity edema, venous stasis, non-healing ulcers, a hypercoaguable disorder, and NIH obesity class III. I also have severe reflux of both my deep and superficial venous syst...
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My compression socks are leaving a line at the top of my feet by the ankle. Every pair that claims to be my size does this. Are they too small?
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I have venous insufficiency. I put compression socks on when there is no swelling; they stop the swelling completely. I use 15- 20mmhg. They all kind of bunch up at the top of my foot where it meets my leg, esp...
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Should invasive vein procedures be continued when you have hardening of the skin, gross swelling of the feet and ankles, & discoloration of the skin?
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After laser ablation and a phlebectomy, I have gross swelling in my feet and ankles, severe tightness, hardening of my skin, and very red lower legs. Should the doctors proceed with sclerotherapy and removal o...
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The GSV and LSV in my left leg were ablated to address venous reflux, yet I continue to experience poor circulation in leg. Anything I can do?
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The general reflux symptoms have definitely receded. However I continue to have significant circulation-related problems such as pain when my foot remains on the floor for a few minutes from sitting or standin...
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What is the cause of my ankle swelling and pain when walking?.
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My right ankle began to swell 2 months ago and is painful to walk on. Seen by orthopedist and podiatrist. MRI and x-ray are normal except for fluid accumulation. Venous surgeon did a duplex sonogram and found G...
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I have been diagnosed with bilateral deep system reflux/deep venous insufficiency, is surgery an option?
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I have been diagnosed with Bilateral Deep Vein Insufficiency, I am not even 40. In addition, I have incompetent saphenous vein at the saphenofemoral junction because of reflux at saphenofemoral junction. My sur...
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I had three ultrasounds at three different places and the results are all different. Why? How do I know which is accurate?
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The 1st ultrasound was done 3 months after I started to have heavy, achy legs. It showed reflux of my right GSV only. A month later, I had another at a different facility, and it showed reflux of the GSV on bo...
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Should I be on blood thinners for life?
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I was diagnosed with CVI and 1 month later got a large unprovoked DVT in the same leg from thigh to ankle and multiple PEs. I'm currently on Xarelto. What are your thoughts on my risk for another DVT? Should I ...
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I have had pharmacy-fitted and over-the-counter knee highs for venous insufficiency. My legs swell some during the day and go down at night.
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Both kinds give me pretty large swollen ankles when removed before bedtime, which I don't have without them. Two doctors and my pharmacy cannot tell me why this is the case, and what I should do about it. Can ...
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Can I have the superficial varicose veins in my feet and legs treated with sclerosant?
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I'm 28-year-old male. I had an eco dopler done, and it shows my legs have deep vein reflux. The superficial veins in my legs and feet are becoming varicosed. I was seen by two phlebologists who recommended noth...
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I am scheduled for a right leg radiofrequency ablation. I have venous insufficiency in the saphenous vein. Had blood clot before.
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In 2006, I underwent an artificial lumbar disk implant. This failed causing artificial disk to move into the spine. While surgeon removed the artificial disk implant, he nicked the illiac vein. This resulted in...
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Would a doctor do a sclerotherapy treatment under the ankles in a larger vein?
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Do I need radio frequency ablation for the small and great saphenous veins in both legs if I don't have any symptoms yet?
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I went to a vein doctor and he said both small and great saphenous veins are dysfunctional and I need to close them off. I do not feel any tiredness, pain or anything in my legs, other than having some visible ...
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Can full pantyhose compression stockings cause stomach cramps, constipation, or any other side effects?
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My doctor prescribed compression stockings. I ordered the full pantyhose type. Are there any disadvantages to these? I seem to be experiencing stomach cramps and constipation.
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How many patients who go in for EVLT do the physicians screen for an in-depth evaluation to rule out anything heart or artery related to vein disease?
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After three visits to my surgeon regarding my continuous pain, a tech finally found a cluster of smaller veins (inner low region left leg). I was told this was from the 1st EVLT. He told me they have to remove ...
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I have varicose veins in the lower leg/ankle area. The area has constant pain, swelling and tightness. What can I do?
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I had a vein dissolved by laser 8 years ago. I had tarsal tunnel surgery about 5-6 years ago in the same leg and my doctor said the veins were all in the tunnel. I'm prone to blood clots too. For the past 2 yea...
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Is vein ablation of the saphenous veins (via RFA and microphlebectomy) contraindicated with hereditary lower limb lymphedema?
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Can you have CVI with ankle discoloration being the only symptom?
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My 30 year old son has ankle discoloration (which he noticed during the summer) but doesn't complain of heavy or aching legs. He does stand for his occupation as a pharmacy tech and is somewhat overweight. His ...
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I have venous insufficiency and have one vein ablated. I wear 30-40 mmHg compression stockings, but my legs still swell when sitting/standing. Why?
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