ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System) Questions
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What long-term side effects should I expect when a nerve is wrapped around the vein being closed?
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I had a severe burning sensation all during the venus closure procedure. The doctor said it was due to a nerve around the vein. Will there be any problems with this in the future?
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I have five more endovenous laser ablation procedures scheduled. How can I control my anxiety while under local anesthesia?
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I had one in six endovenous laser ablation procedures. Yes, there is some pain and discomfort, but that was not the biggest problem. I am very aware of my body all the time, and anesthesia helped with the pain,...
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Can ELVeS be used to treat varicose veins on the lower leg?
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Could the ELVeS procedure be performed on varicose veins in the lower leg? I realize that the endovenous laser treatment cannot be used for the lower leg and I was wondering if ELVeS could be an alternative for...
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Is my blood pressure higher due to poor circulation?
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My blood pressure was not that high before, but it has been a bit higher within the last 6 months. Could this be due to poor circulation? If so, will a vein ablation improve my circulation and thus improve my b...
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Can ELVeS treat variocoele?
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I have a variocoele and am looking for treatment, is endovenous treatment a good option?
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I am pregnant. I have vulvar varicosities and a swollen vein in inguinal region but none on my legs. What is happening?
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MyVNUS closure a total failure. I have more veins down the left leg, and tingling and numbness that is keeping me awake at night. What should I do?
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I regret having this procedure done, as I look much worse than before. The nerve is damaged at the incision site of the laser treatment and this extends to the leg and foot, making sleep difficult. It is also p...
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Can ELVeS prevent new varicose veins?
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I've heard that ELVeS can prevent new varicose veins from occurring, and from recurring once a given area has been treated. Is this true, and if not, can any treatment prevent varicose veins?
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Someone told me EVLT would disable access to the heart if ever in later in life you needed a heart surgery. Is this true?
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Someone I know has the same problem with bi-lateral veins and was considering EVLT procedure. She went to see her family doctor and was told these procedures are not done anymore because if you have a heart pro...
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Why do my veins look the same 2 months later?
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I had laser ablation surgery on a branch vein two months ago. I was unable to get a compression stocking right away and now the vein looks exactly the way it did prior to surgery. Could it be that my procedure ...
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Severe swelling/lymph edema after endovenous ablatio and lymph scintigraphy shows absence of lymph drainage of the leg.
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Could an endovenous ablation have damaged the lymphatic vessels?
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Are there any varicose and spider vein treatments that have permanent, lasting results?
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I had endovenous laser ablation and now instead of blue/green marks, I have red ones. Is this normal? What should I do?
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What treatment options are available for varicose and spider veins?
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I have both varicose and spider veins. I want to get them treated but I'm not sure what my treatment options are. I am constantly afraid that my varicose veins are going to get bigger and that my spider veins a...
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My varicose veins and associating symptoms are still present after vein surgery, why is that?
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I had laser vein removal surgery to remove my varicose veins but they are still there. I'm also still experiencing symptoms associated with varicose veins. My doc assured me they would be gone after the procedu...
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I had Laser ablation radiofrequency closure bilateral 7 days now,
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Worried about the bruising on my left thigh where there is a kink of veins. My specialist had done another insertion of the catheter where the kink veins is and now it is where the bruises still coming out is i...
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I had a laser ablation about 2 months ago and now when I sit for too long, I feel pain and restlessness. Is this normal?
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I've had lot of vein procedures, but still live in constant pain. What more can be done? Why is nothing working?
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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, sclerothe...
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Can ELVeS treat blue facial veins around the orbital area?
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8 days after EVLA I've been experiencing numbness and sharp shooting pain inside my right ankle. Could this be caused by the procedure? What to do?
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Eight days after EVLA I started experiencing numbness and sharp shooting pain inside my right ankle. My doctor said it's the result of the numbing agent used during surgery, and that it is wearing off. He also ...
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