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I'm having severe pain following an endovenous laser ablation, is this normal?
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I had the endovenous laser ablation procedure 10 days ago. Last night I got a stabbing pain and it felt like my skin tore from the inside. I thought after a night of sleep the pain would go away, but it hasn't.... Read more
When can I start Bikram yoga again after endovenous laser ablation?
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I am going to have endoVenous laser ablation treatment. I go to Bikram yoga where room temperature is 105 degrees. When can I start practicing again? Read more
Is it possible to have too many veins treated by way of EVLA?
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I'm 30 years old and went in for ultrasound. Apparently, I have about 6 veins in each leg that need to be lasered. They said both GSVs and SSVs, along with some tributaries and perforators. After the lasers, in... Read more
Can you suggest pain relief for foot pain after vein surgery?
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I had bilateral RFA of both greater saphenous veins in 2007 and am on coumadin for continued LE ulceration. I have significant foot pain, particularly when I first stand. I wear compression hose. Ideas for re... Read more
Could my inflamed gums be due to a recent endovenous laser ablation procedure?
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I still have pain two months after having an endovenous laser ablation procedure. My doctor says it is inflammation. Could it be something else? What can I do? I have already tried two courses of prednisone. Al... Read more
Are there any downsides to endovenous laser ablation?
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I have chronic venous insufficiency and just learned I need a greater saphenous vein (GSV) ablation. Other than blood clots, are there any downsides or side effects associated with endovenous laser ablation tre... Read more
Is pain two weeks after Endovenous Laser Ablation normal?
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I still have pain, cannot take anti-inflammatory medicines and I have a leg ulcer at the site of the surgery. Is this normal? Since I can't take those types of medications, how should I handle this two weeks po... Read more
Should I wait until after pregnancy to treat a venous insufficiency in the lower leg?
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I have had two prior pregnancies but am planning another soon, so should I wait to have EVLT until after? My insufficiency is in a small saphonous vein in the left calf area. I have minor pain and varicose vein... Read more
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The leg that was treated with endovenous laser ablation falls asleep soon after sitting down, is this normal?
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I am two weeks out from endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and have had several complications that my physician has seen me for. A blood clot was ruled out but now the leg that had the procedure falls asleep very... Read more
Is it possible to reverse endovenous laser treatment?
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I had both saphenous veins in my right leg treated with EVLT and sclerotherapy 6 months ago. The pain and discomfort has increased and are constant post-treatment. Is it possible to reverse treatment and go bac... Read more
A red spot and bump developed after I drove 24 hours without a compression stocking, could this be a blood clot?
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In January I had an endovenous laser ablation and a phlebectomy. I was healing fine until I drove a total of 24 hrs in 2 weeks without wearing my compression stocking. Now, I have pain and a red spot/bump is de... Read more
Is there an age limit with Endovenous Laser Ablation?
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My mother is 82 and she has varicose veins that have gotten progressively worse in the past 2 years. She complains that they are painful and make her legs feel heavy. She's in good health and active, but is the... Read more
Could endovenous laser ablation get rid of the swelling I'm having?
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I had deep vein thrombosis six years ago. What can I do to get rid of the swelling I still have because my valves are shot? I was told there was a procedure to close off that vein. Could endovenous laser ablati... Read more
Does Endovenous Laser Ablation hurt?
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How long will it take for my EVLA-related symptoms to go away?
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I had endovenous laser ablation to the great saphenous vein in order to treat my varicose veins. Four months later, I still have some burning, stinging and bruising along the "track" area. Is this normal? I'm b... Read more
My ability to walk is severely limited, am I at greater risk for blood clots following endovenous laser ablation?
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I have a bad hip/peripheral neuropathy and can only walk a few feet at a time. Since I am severely limited in my ability to walk, am I at greater risk for blood clots following endovenous laser ablation? Read more
How is fluid injected into a vein prior to endovenous laser ablation?
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