Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions
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Is burning in the foot normal during the laser portion of EVLA?
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I had endovenous laser ablation on my left leg yesterday (the right leg will be treated in 5 days). During the laser portion of the procedure there was intense intermittent burning in my foot. I am curious as t...
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How long should I take off work for the EVLA procedure? When can I resume sex?
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I'm a very active 37-year-old female. I will be having bilateral endovenous laser ablation. I have a desk job and am wondering how much time I should take off work after the procedure. How long before I can res...
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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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The vein I wanted treated is still bulging, tender, and painful after vein ablation. Is this normal two weeks after surgery?
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The vein is on the side of leg near the knee crease. I was told that it was a varicose vein and ablation would fix the vein and improve its appearance. After two weeks it still hurts and bulges. My doctor now c...
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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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After endovenous laser ablation, when can I resume my workouts on the treadmill, elliptical machine and stairmaster?
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Am I at high risk for varicose veins because I work on my feet all day? Might I need an Endovenous Laser Ablation?
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I work on my feet all day. They often ache (including my calves) at end of day. Am I at higher risk for developing vein disease/varicose veins? What recommendations do you have to prevent onset?
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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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Following endovenous laser ablation, does my blood clot risk increase if I am thin?
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I would like to have endovenous laser Ablation.I have a thin leg. I am 5' 1" and weigh 90 lbs. My doctor said I have a blood clot risk of 1%. Does my blood clot risk grow higher because I am thin, or does thinn...
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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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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 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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I need EVLA, is it better to go to a group practice or an office with a single vascular surgeon?
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I recently had an evaluation performed on my left leg by a vascular surgeon who is the only specialist in the office. Across the hall, however, is a group practice that is dedicated to vein removal. Would I be ...
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Is swelling normal after closing veins with endovenous laser ablation?
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I had swelling in my left foot and my doctor confirmed that the valves in two of my veins were not working properly. I had these veins closed with endovenous laser ablation, but four weeks later I still have s...
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The "track" in my leg still feels bruised and stingy 4 months after EVLT, will this go away?
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I had laser ablation of the great saphenous vein to help with varicose veins in my shin area. That was on 11/29/12. Nearly four months later, the "track" still feels bruised and stingy at times. Will this ever ...
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Should I still have bruises (that never disappear) on the leg that had Endovenous Laser Ablation 10 months ago?
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Is this normal?
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What are the pros and cons of having EVLA now versus later?
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An ultrasound shows I have 5mm-7mm varicosities in my calf w/ reflux. I am mildly symptomatic (heavy, achy). Do I have endovenous laser ablation now, or wait until it gets worse? I would like to hear pros and c...
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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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Can this surgery be done without a catheter fast closure?
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CATHETER FAST CLOSURE 7F 60CM. Can this surgery be done without a catheter fast closure? My medical aid will not pay for this item.
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