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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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Pain returned after EVLT/sclerotherapy, do you know what might be wrong?
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I had EVLT and it resolved most of my pain. Four weeks after I had foam sclerotherapy, my pain returned. Actually, it has worsened. One month post, I wear 30-40 mmHgstockings daily, but still I hurt SO much. I ...
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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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Is it dangerous for someone to have Endovenous Ablation if they have lymphedema?
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I have enlarged greater saphenous veins in both legs.EVLT was treated on the left and made no changes in swelling. I was then told it is lymphedema; however, they want to do the EVLT in my right leg. Is this ...
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Why do I have swelling in my leg 2 1/2 months after my ELVT ?
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Two and a half months after EVLT, my leg is swelling. I had a hematoma near the incision site that is almost gone, but am concerned about the inflammation. Is this normal? If not, what should I do?
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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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12 days post EVLT, and I am still experiencing pain and a lump in my calf
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Is this normal for EVLT patients? If not, what can I do to resolve this issue?
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I had swelling in my legs/ankle prior to EVLT, and after the procedure the swelling continues. Did the procedure work? Shouldn't the swelling stop?
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I had swelling in legs and ankle prior to EVLT. Two months after the procedure, I still have the same amount of swelling even though I continue to wear my compression stockings. Did the procedure work? Shouldn'...
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Pain has reoccurred almost two months after EVLT/Phlebectomy, why is this happening?
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I had EVLT on my left leg Nov 22 and am scheduled to have the right leg done at the end of the week. Everything went fine until a week ago. Both ultrasounds have looked good, but now I have a constant ache in m...
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My doctor suggested radiofrequency ablation over EVLT because I have large veins, is this argument valid?
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My vein doctor said radiofrequency ablation would be better than laser (EVLT) because I have such large veins. I read a lot about radiofrequency ablation and it seems a good option, but is the "big veins" argum...
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How common are EVLT/microphlebectomy complications? Also, when can I expect to feel well enough to return to work?
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I had EVLT/microphlebetomy (16 sites with a stitch or two at each site) 4 wks ago. I could not walk or use my leg normally for 3 wks due to pain in my inner and upper thigh. My doctor diagnosed a thermal burn t...
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I have DVT cramping in my right calf after having two EVLT treatments. The cramping returned a week after both treatments. What should I do?
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I have had a blood clot aspirated by needle in mid-November 2014 and again in mid-February 2015. After it was treated, the cramping returned within a week. It has been 9 months since I had EVLT on my right le...
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How is tumescent anesthesia used for EVLT, and does it have to be given with general anesthetic too?
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Do local anesthetics also protect nerves and tissues against damage during EVLT with local anesthetics? Should the local anesthetics be given during the procedure with general anesthetic? Do the doctors apply o...
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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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Does stent placement for varicose veins get rid of the appearance of the veins, or only occlusion?
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Also, why is this not a more common procedure, and why is this preferred over other treatments?
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If my father died as result of pulmonary embolism, that means I have an increased risk of thrombosis after EVLT?
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If my father died as result of a pulmonary embolism, that means I have an increased risk of thrombosis after EVLT?
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