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How can I ensure my leg heals after EVLT if I have a job where I must sit for 8 hours a day? Is it reasonable to take 2 weeks off work?
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Most of the doctors here suggest that it is OK to get back to work immediately after EVLT. I had my procedure done a week ago. Yesterday I was sitting at a table for 4 hours, and I spent another 4 hours on the ... Read more
My great saphenous vein is thrombosed 6 weeks after EVLT, what should I do? Why did this happen?
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I had EVLT on my great saphenous vein 6 weeks ago, but I still have pain along the lateral side of my leg. The discomfort tends to occur after standing, or when wearing compression stockings. The Doppler ultras... Read more
I had EVLT done 4 days ago. Now it looks like there is a clear long blister. Is this normal and what should I do?
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The tightness is still there, and it’s difficult to walk A LOT. I have been elevating my leg, wearing the compression sock when I leave the house. I have also been taking Tylenol, and been using the Arnicare ... Read more
Is it OK to run 3 months after EVLT? Is there a chance the vein will reopen?
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I am a healthy and active 34 year old. I had EVLT on my lower left leg and the results have been great. I love running and am terrified this activity will reopen my vein. Is it OK to run 3 months after the proc... Read more
I had EVLT and will be resuming exercise soon. Should I wear my compression stockings while working out?
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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? Read more
5 weeks post-EVLT, veins along my inner thigh have turned brown, and in 1 spot it’s slightly red. Is this normal?
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It’s my 1st week in Vietnam and I’m here for an additional two-and-a-half weeks. My doctor closed up a vein in my groin area 5 weeks ago. I’ve just noticed on my thigh that the veins have turned brown and... Read more
Do you know why a limb would remain swollen after successful endovenous laser treatment?
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My husband had endovenous laser treatment. Things went very smoothly after the procedure. He had it done because of chronic swelling of his foot and recurring cellulitis. He uses the pump daily now but the swel... Read more
What pain med would be ok to take-(I'm allergic to Motrin)?
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I suspected discomfort after EVLT. Most information makes it sound too easy. Read more
I have had 2 ligation surgeries to remove varicose veins in the left leg. Both times I have gotten a recurrence. Can I try EVLT at this stage?
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I have had 2 ligation surgeries to remove varicose veins in the left leg. Both times I have gotten a recurrence. Can I try EVLT at this stage? Read more
I am nearly two months post-EVLT and just found two lumps on my calf two or three days ago. What are these lumps?
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I am nearly two months post-EVLT and just found two lumps on my calf two or three days ago. There is no accompanying pain until I push on the lumps. I exercise regularly. I sit at a desk most of the day but get... Read more
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I had EVLT 5 weeks ago on one leg. I wear the compression stocking during the day, every day. How much longer do I have to wear it?
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I had EVLT 5 weeks ago on one leg. I wear the compression stocking during the day, every day. How much longer do I have to wear it? Read more
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 ... Read more
I've been diagnosed with moderate venous insufficiency, when should I get endovenous laser treatment?
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I was diagnosed with moderate CVI a couple of years ago. I'm a 55-year-old woman who is obese. I take perindopril (Coversyl) for hypertension. In 2017, my doctor performed an ultrasound venous doppler of my vei... Read more
Generally, what is the success rate (meaning no sural nerve damage) of LSV ablations between the ankle to mid-calf?
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I've had my GSV ablated, and then my LSV ablated between the mid-calf to knee. But a follow-up ultrasound found much reflux in my LSV between the ankle to mid-calf. My doctor advises to ablate this area as well... Read more
Was my vein procedure botched?
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I have pain and numbness, pins and needles, and swelling after varicose vein removal surgery. I also still have bulging veins and pink spots near the treatment site. Was my procedure botched? Read more
Will EVLT help with leg swelling?
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Other than some bulging and pain, my main problem regarding my veins is my feet and ankle swelling. I have been diagnosed with veinous insufficiency. Will EVLT help the swelling? Read more
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? Read more
Can the upper part of my thigh be treated?
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I have vericose veins on my lower and upper legs, can the upper part of my thigh be treated to remove these, or is this treatment only for lower parts of the leg? Would it be a different treatment for the diffe... Read more
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 ... Read more
Is swelling after EVLT and phlebectomy normal?
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I had EVLT/phlebectomy today & there is swelling above my compression stocking near the groin that looks as it is been pushed upwards by the stocking. Is this normal? I was told there would be some fluid in the... Read more
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