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I have normal tightness/discomfort after EVLT of the GSV in my right leg. Can I go back to jogging a few weeks later as it heals?
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I just had treatment in my right leg. I am experiencing usual tightness and discomfort in my inner thigh, and some in my ankle. I have been walking 3 miles daily. Today, I'm having EVLT for my SSV in the same l...
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When does EVLT need to be more that just that and more of concern of further testing of autoimmune diseases or angiography testing?
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Had 7 EVLT procedures total on legs. Blood work previous raised question of non alcoholic liver disease. Was not enough for the doctors to cause concern. Previous to that, my CRP levels showed inflamation in m...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Is EVLT effective permanently?
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How long will EVLT continue to be effective?
Is ELVT a permanent cure and are the results long term? Is conventional surgery more effective?
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My inner thigh is cold, mottled in appearance, numb and oozing cold fluid. Is all of this normal after EVLT? Should I return to my doc?
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I had EVLT today and noticed a spot on my inner thigh was very cold. The cold spot is mottled in appearance and is numb. The procedure was done 12 hrs ago. There is also cold fluid oozing from the treatment si...
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Is it better to totally complete one leg (EVLT of GSV and SSV) before doing the other leg?
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I just did EVLT of the GSV in my right leg and had a recheck. My MD plans on doing the GSV in my left leg next week. I would rather do the SSV in my right leg and finish THAT leg than deal with the left leg aft...
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6 weeks after EVLT and I still have superficial clots in my groind area and behind my knee. How long before they go away?
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Should I be concerned? Do I need meds or a procedure to get rid of the clots?
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I had bilateral EVLT 3 weeks ago and now have pitting edma. Is this normal?
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I had EVLT bilateral, with the last leg being done 3 weeks ago. I am having pitting edema and want to know if this can be a side effect of the EVLT? I have continued to wear my compression hose to try and prev...
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Is numbness and pain normal after EVLT?
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I had EVLT done on my rt leg three weeks ago. I still have pain and walk with a limp. It hurts to straighten my knee fully. It's as if the back of my knee is "tight". I got a large blister on my thigh and am c...
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I have numbness in my right leg 6 months after EVLT, will the feeling ever come back? If so, is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
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I went to have my 6 month ultrasound after having both legs treated with endovenous laser ablation. According to my doctor, there is still trapped blood below my right knee. He assumes it will find a way out ev...
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Three months post-EVLT and 2 months post-sclerotherapy, I still have pain & heaviness. Why is this happening? What should I do?
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Three months post-EVLT and 2 months post-sclerotherapy, I still have pain & heaviness. Also, the injection sites are still very sore. My doc said I should be fine by now since my ultrasound looks OK. I was rele...
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Had EVL ablation of saphenous vein 6 weeks ago. Still have pain and cramping in calf. Normal?
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6 weeks after EVL ablation of saphenous vein I still have pain and cramping in calf and soreness near my groin. All of this comes and goes. There's no general swelling. Usually feels better if I'm moving. Do I ...
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Are the symptoms I'm having 9 months after EVLT normal?
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I had EVLT on my right leg in July 2013. The doctor noted my GSV "stump" was a little long at my postoperative ultrasound. It healed well, but now I'm having pain at the stump, or so I believe. Could I be devel...
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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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Incision sites filling up with blood and bursting 5 months after EVLT/ambulatory phlebectomy. What should I do?
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I had EVLT/ambulatory phlebectomy on both legs five months ago. Recovery went well at first, but after about six weeks my incision sites frequently began swelling up with blood and occasionally erupting. Ther...
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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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