I had EVLT to my greater saphenous vein and some microphlebectomy on my calf. After 2 weeks, my calf feels tired and all my veins are popping out. The surgeon left one vein across my shin that would pop out bef...
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I’m a little over a week post-EVLT and I’m not sure how long I should be taking ibuprofen. Much of the initial pain subsided but I still feel like I need it. How long can I safely continue ibuprofen?
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I am almost a week post-EVLT and will be resuming exercise soon. Should I wear my compression stockings while working out? Also, are there any things I should be aware of prior to working out?
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I had EVLT in April of this year. I still have huge varicose veins. They are not painful anymore but I was under the impression my legs would look better cosmetically.
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I'm 30 and I had my initial consultation/ultrasound. I have reflux and have to have the GSV and a number of other superficial veins in both legs removed. I believe he said “all” of the main ones. No visible...
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I had an EVLA and sclerotherapy 8 months ago. I had a large varicose vein under my knee. Six months later I started having inner thigh pain and now I notice bumpy veins coming out and my whole thigh loses firmn...
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I was diagnosed with severe venous incompetence of the greater saphenous vein and mild extrinsic compression of the left common iliac vein by the overlying right common iliac artery.
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One year and one month ago I had EVLT for my left leg. I feel better, but sometimes I have an unpleasant feeling in my leg where I still have a lump. I was told on regular ultrasounds that it will go away, but ...
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I have been told i need laser treatment which is fine, but I'm worried about nerve damage. I am 31 years old, a kickboxer and run a very busy buisness. I can't afford to have a limp as this is life changing. Wh...
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I had EVLT done on my great saphenous vein (GSV) about 2-1/2 months ago. At my one month scan, the GSV was stilled closed effectively with no blood clots. About a week ago, I did some gardening while sitting on...
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I'm 23 years old and unmarried. I started to have varicose veins 8 years ago. They are hereditary. I have no pain but the appaerance isn't good. I had EVLA but it wasn't successful. Please advise me on how to r...
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I had EVLT and stab phlebectomy performed on both legs 5 months ago. After the procedure, an EHIT was found, which resulted in 2 weeks of anticoagulation treatment. I now have partial recanalization of both GSV...
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When he left the clinic he had compression wrappings done to mid-thigh. He was told to change the wrappings after 48 hrs. Home care nurse changed wrappings but only to the knee, not mid-thigh. Dad is experien...
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