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I'm scheduled for EVLT and microphlebectomy, how long do I need to wait before I can resume my workouts?
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I am a healthy and active 26 year old. I exercise 4 times a week (weight lifting and swimming). I'm scheduled to have endovenous laser treatment and microphlebectomy performed on my varicose veins. How long do ...
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Five weeks after EVLT I have pain and swelling, is this normal?
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I still have a pulling sensation and the same feeling I had when I still had my vein prior to EVLT five weeks ago. I also notice that the areas of incision and my ankles are swollen. Is this normal? I had my po...
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Can compression stockings cause red bumps to develop along a venous ablation-treated leg?
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I had venous ablation on my left leg 6 days ago and now have red bumps going up my leg where the procedure was done. I called my doctor and he took me off compression stockings believe it could be the cause. Wh...
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I will be getting EVLT in a few months. Are there any long-term complications from this?
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I'm concerned that these veins are needed and by removing them, will create lymphedema and decreased circulation in my legs.
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Is EVLT worth doing?
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I had an ultrasound and have varicose veins in 3 areas on my legs. Most are hidden, only one vein is bulging. What am I risking by NOT having EVLT done? I'm worried about EVLT's side effects, e.g., blood clots....
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I have calf muscle pain and cramping in my calf 1 week after EVLT, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy. Is this normal?
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I had EVLT, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy in both legs over the course of 4 days last week. I was supposed to wear 2 stockings during the day & 1 at night, but my feet kept swelling so my Dr. has in...
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My leg is swollen, red and itchy two days after EVLT. Should I be concerned? Is this normal?
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I had the endovenous laser ablation procedure two days ago on my lower calf. My leg is swollen, slightly red and itchy. Should I be concerned?
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I had EVLT a year ago and my legs are still painful. I now have varicose veins. What are my options if I don't want another ablation?
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I had EVLT a year ago and my legs are still painful. I now have varicose veins, too. I had another ultrasound and it found an accessory vein is refluxing. This wasn't the case before. I don't want another ablat...
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I believe I have an infection after endovenous laser treatment and phlebectomy. Should I clean the site or wait to see my doctor?
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I had EVLT and phlebectomy on my leg. My procedure was 1 1/2 wks ago. Went to my follow up and took the steri-strips off—everything looked good. Two days after follow-up, I noticed tenderness, redness, a litt...
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Should I continue to wear compression hose after EVLT and phlebectomy if I'm on my feet all day?
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I had EVLT and phlebectomy. I'm passed the point of wearing compression stockings as part of my post-care treatment. I’m on my feet all day. Should I continue to wear stockings? My concern is getting addition...
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Does my short saphenous vein need treatment?
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I had a duplex ultrasound done in Feb 2015 and showed abnormal reflux time of the SSV. When the tech was doing it she had to look really hard and mentioned it looked minimal. A month earlier I had one done by a...
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I had an EVLT procedure a year ago on my right leg. Now I have more varicoses veins, and my ankle and foot are swelling and painful. Is this normal?
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The doctor wanted to do my left leg also and I am happy I didn't do it. What is the next step? Should I get a second opinion?
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Will my veins disappear completely after having the EVLT procedure?
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Can they return over time?
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What are the consequences associated with unnecessary GVS closure?
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I have seen doctors on this site refer to "unnecessary closures." I believe this has happened to me and wonder what the potential consequences are. I am already experiencing an increase in reticular veins and h...
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Which job is suitable after endovenous laser treatment, sitting or standing?
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Which job is suitable after EVLT, sitting or standing?
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How long does it take for numbness in the right foot and ankle to subside after EVLT?
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It's been 7 months since I was treated with endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). My right foot and ankle are still numb. When will the numbness go away?
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After EVLT for GSV, what about perforators?
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My doctor says he will do EVLT (laser) and close the GSV. However, he says I need to go through minimally invasive surgery (with anesthesia) to close the perforators from GSV to deep vein. He says these two go ...
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