Chronic Venous Insufficiency Care Questions

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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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

Can venous reflux cause pain in the legs if the veins are not enlarged? In other words, can reflux in a normal sized vein cause pain?

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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... Read more

Can foam sclerotherapy treat a valve problem?

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I was given an option of foam sclerotherapy treatment after a vein near the ankle bled spontaneously--as the NHS would only treat that vein and it is out of the question to have private treatment. Is there anyt... Read more

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 ... Read more

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... Read more

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? Read more

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? Read more

I had blood clots in both of my legs in 1997. No genetic factors and no clots since but I now have CVI. What are my options to get back healthy legs?

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Following the clots I was on Coumadin for 6 months and given the all clear. But since then my legs have been awful--varicose veins, spider veins, an ulcer that never opened but it's a brown lumpy mark on my leg... Read more

If I lose weight, will that increase my chances of curing venous insufficiency?

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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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No matter the brand of compression stockings, my legs itch 2 hours after wearing them.