Chronic Venous Insufficiency Care Questions
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If I lose weight, will that increase my chances of curing venous insufficiency?
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It has been 6-8 weeks since my GSV ablation and I have the normal bruising, but within the last couple days a red, sore and warm area has developed.
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It's in a different location on my calf than the rest of the bruising and is more painful. I've had this done before and I didn't have this reaction. I wonder if I should have it checked out or wait a little lo...
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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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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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How long after a vein ablation do patients have to wear compression stockings?
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I had an ablation for venous insufficiency last week. One leg had to be done twice to get the vein to close off. How long must I wear compression stockings afterwards?
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Can a woman have pelvic congestion after having hysterectomy syndrome?
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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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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 superficial and deep vein reflux in both legs. Would I benefit from treatment?
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Ultrasound shows I have superficial and deep vein reflux in both legs. I am very symptomatic (heavy and achy legs) and manage this with compression stockings, elevation and exercise. Here is the greatest # on m...
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Should you elevate your legs above your heart while wearing compression stockings?
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Should you elevate both legs above your heart while wearing compression stockings, or should they be removed?
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After having EVLT on the GSV and SSV in both legs, my ankles swell throughout the day, even with compression stockings. Is this normal?
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I had 4 EVLT procedures done in the U.S.--Lft GSV July 20, rt GSV July 22, and on July 25 SSV on both legs. I followed all instructions and wore compression stockings for 2 weeks. I have started back my exercis...
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Would a doctor do a sclerotherapy treatment under the ankles in a larger vein?
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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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I have been wearing compression stockings for years and they have kept ankle ulcers at bay, but over the last 6 months they have stopped working. Why?
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I have been wearing compression stockings for years and they have kept ankle ulcers at bay, but over the last 6 months they have stopped working. Why? The stockings are not old and are very snug. I now have bi...
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Can I upgrade my compression stocking from 20-30 mmhg to 30-40 mmhg level?
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Since I started to have heavy, achy leg symptoms and being diagnosed with CVI a few months ago, I started to wear 20-30 mmHg compression stockings. It is the right tightness and helps some of my pain, but still...
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Who should I have treat my CVI, a vascular surgeon or vein specialist?
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The area where I live doesn't have many choices when it comes to vein doctors. They are two vein places: one doctor used to be general surgeon, while the other used to be cosmetic surgeon. They are now focusing...
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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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What treatment options are available for my CVI? I can't sit nor stand in one place and I have heavy, achy legs all the time.
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I started to have achy, heavy leg feelings about a month after I sprained my right ankle and scratched my left knee last April. I was diagnosed with CVI (reflux on GSV and other veins ) through ultrasound sever...
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What do I do if my doctor won't address my vein issues?
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I had DVT 3 years ago and have had severe symptoms since. I've seen at least 4 doctors and they won't recommend a treatment. With my last doc, I asked for a referral to a vascular physician and he ignored my re...
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