EVLT Questions
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I just had an endovenous laser treatment and now my doctor refuses to do sclerotherapy, should I consult with another specialist?
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I had an endovenous laser treatment on my left small saphenous vein (SSV), which was 6.1. My left great saphenous vein (GSV) is 2.3. I found the procedure to be extremely painful, so I decided not to have EVLT ...
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A week after EVLT an area of my leg turned red and became sore/hot to the touch, should I trust that nothing is wrong?
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I had endovenous laser treatment and a week later I noticed a red area 3 inches above the incision that was sore and hot to the touch. I called the doctor who did the procedure and he said not to worry about th...
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Can EVLT be done after vein stripping surgery?
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I had vein stripping surgery 11 years ago, but my feet have gotten worse. Is it safe to have an endovenous laser treatment after vein stripping surgery? Will I still have enough veins to support my legs? I am 4...
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How long can I wait to have my great saphenous vein treated?
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I recently went in to have sclerotherapy on two veins on the lower left leg. I had endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) on the small saphenous vein and it was VERY, VERY painful. The doctor now wants to do the gr...
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I have numbness after EVLT with phlebectomy, will this ever resolve?
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I had endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) with phlebectomy on the left leg 3 days ago. I now have numbness around my left ankle, on the left side of my foot, and running up the right side of my shin from the ankl...
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Is it OK to undergo EVLT while being treated for Lyme disease?
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My right leg has reflux, and I needed the surgery 5 years ago but chickened out. Now I'm being treated for Lyme disease and the vein situation has worsened. Is it okay to have an endovenous laser treatment (EVL...
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Why would pain shift from one leg to the other after EVLT/phlebectomy?
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I had varicose veins in both legs, but only pain in the right. Three weeks ago I had EVLT and a phlebectomy on the right leg. However, two weeks after the procedure I had intense pain in the leg that was treate...
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Is pain while standing common after EVLT with phlebectomy?
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Two weeks ago I had EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) with phlebectomy in my right leg. The only significant, stinging pain I have now comes when I stand still for a minute or so. Does this have to do with bloo...
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Can EVLT get rid of my muscle strains and night cramping?
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I've been considering endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for two years. I'm an active 50 year old female who runs. For more than six years I've had frequent muscle strains of the lower leg and calf while doing a...
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Can EVLT be performed if someone has deep vein reflux?
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I have been diagnosed with reflux in the deep vein, and also in the greater saphenous vein. Can I do the EVLT procedure on my great saphenous vein while I have the reflux in the deep vein? One of the doctors I ...
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Which procedure works better on varicose veins, sclerotherapy or EVLT?
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When should one of these procedures NOT be done on veins?
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Why do I have severe pain 9 days after EVLT?
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Could this be the nerves? I'm a 33-year-old and an athlete in good physical condition. I have been on Percocet since the procedure and want to stop, but the pain is severe in the upper thigh. Ultrasound was nor...
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Is EVLT recommended for patients who have severe PAD?
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And might be the risks of EVLT for someone with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
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Can you explain benefits of ELAS vs. EVLT?
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Is there any known benefit to getting an ELAS procedure over the EVLT procedure or vice versa for repeat procedures?
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Why wait for microphlebectomy after EVLT?
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I clearly needed post-EVLT microphlebectomy or sclerotherapy. Why would I have to wait six months to be re-evaluated, when my legs clearly are not improved cosmetically? I feel that it should be done as soon a...
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Is an anesthetic given with every EVLT treatment?
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I've read on several sites that an anesthetic is applied or given before the insertion of the EVLT catheter. I have had three EVLT treatments and have not been given anesthetic, though I would have appreciated ...
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Is it normal for veins to be more painful and appear worse after EVLT?
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I had EVLT in January 2012 and I have seen a significant increase in the appearance of blue-green veins. They are much worse than prior to EVLT, but my doctor said this is unrelated. I also feel pain and a tug...
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If I have blue veins (reticular veins) on my upper body, does this mean I have a valve problem in my deep veins?
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I all of a sudden had blue veins on my waist, chest, inner upper arms, hands, neck and face, as well as legs, without pregnancy. They seem to be reticular veins and the ones on my arm burn. Does this mean I hav...
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