Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions
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Is Endovenous Laser Ablation better long term than Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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Is it true that radiofrequency occlusion is associated with a higher recurrence rate of varicose veins than endovenous laser ablation? I heard that there's a greater chance the vein would re-open with RO.
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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...
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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...
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If my problematic saphenous veins are treated, will my other bulging veins disappear as well?
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I am a very active 37-year-old female. I am having bilateral endovenous laser ablation of my saphenous veins. Will my other bulging veins disappear as well? Or, will I need further treatment to remove them late...
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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...
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Is Microphlebectomy always needed after EVLT ?
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How long should I wait to see if the veins in my calf will diminish after EVLT? I would like to avoid Microphlebectomy if possible, but will have it done if necessary ?
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Is it normal to have pain and other symptoms when returning to work three weeks after endovenous laser treatment?
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I had endovenous laser treatment 3 weeks ago. On my first day back to work ( standing job), the pain set in. Is it normal to experience sore, shooting pain, tightness, stinging, and swelling this long after tre...
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Is this varicose vein treatable?
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I have nerve damage from endovenous ablation. Around my ankle is highly sensitive and it hurts to touch. I had this treatment in June 2010 and still having a lot of problems. Is this treatable?
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I had vein stripping & endovenous laser ablation to get rid of my varicose veins, but neither have produced good results. Why is this?
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I had vein stripping and endovenous laser ablation to get rid of my varicose veins, but both have failed to produce results. I've seen a cardiology doctor and had an ultrasound and vein mapping test. My doctor ...
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Should I still have pain one year after endovenous laser ablation?
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I have a heavy feeling in my groin and legs since the endovenous laser ablation surgery I had a year ago. The pain can be severe on days where I am on my feet a lot. My feet also hurt. All symptoms started righ...
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Why are varicose veins appearing on the back of my leg following endovenous laser ablation of the greater saphenous veins?
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I had ELA of the greater saphenous veins 5 months ago. Since then I have seen more varicose veins appearing on the back of my thigh. Ultrasound revealed that the treated vein has not reopened and there is no in...
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Could the endovenous laser ablation procedure be responsible for my DVT blood clot?
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I had an endovenus laser ablation on both legs 2 weeks ago, and 5 days ago I started suffering from a constant cramp in my left calf which was just diagnosed as a deep vein thrombosis blood clot. Could the EVL...
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Is endovenous laser ablation more painful than radiofrequency occlusion?
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I've heard that ELA hurts more than RO. Is this true? They sound like sort of the same thing; why would one hurt more than the other?
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What can I do about a DVT after endovenous surgery?
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My surgery was one month ago. I now have a large clinging DVT. I went yesterday for another ultrasound and it is larger and moving. I am taking aspirin as instructed. Too early for blood thinners. When can I ex...
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Does endovenous laser ablation remove veins?
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Are the problem veins removed after ELA or are they just left there? Is that bad for the body to have dead tissue laying around?
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What do I do about my ELA/sclerotherapy-related symptoms?
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I had ELA & sclerotherapy on 4 saph veins same day. After a couple of weeks I started experiencing lots of varied burning, pain, pressure tingling, numbness, and throbbing in my legs/feet. The doctor doesn't ha...
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After EVLA it feels like I have a rock in the sole of my foot, how do I get rid of that feeling?
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I had endovenous laser ablation (EVA) 1 month ago on the back of my knee. I felt a sharp pain to my big toe during the injections and as the laser started, I felt a sharp pain to my small toes and the back of m...
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Can I heal from complete numbness?
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Five days ago I had the greater saph and lesser saph veins treated. On the lesser saph vein I felt like my foot was on fire for a good five seconds two different times. Now my ankle, heel, and side of foot are...
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Do I need a general practitioner referral to have Endovenous Laser Ablation?
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I'd like to have the treatment for my varicose veins. Will I need a referral? Will insurance cover the treatment if my GP isn't involved?
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Should I wait to have Endovenous Laser Ablation until I'm finished having kids?
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I have varicose veins that get worse when I'm pregnant. I want to have endovenous ablation, but should I wait until I'm finished having children (my husband and I want at least one more)?
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