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Is it OK to perform EVLA on a GSV with an old thrombus?
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I have an old thrombus (>10month) in my great saphenous vein. Is it OK to have endovenous laser treatment?
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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...
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I had EVLT on each leg and my ankle is swelling.
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I had EVLT on the GSV and LSV in each leg. I have pitting edema in my ankles and feet- I'm 3 months post procedures, and never had any swelling before procedures. I was told I needed this EVLT before I could...
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Should the GSV be completely closed one week post EVLT or should it take longer?
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I recently had EVLT and when I went for my 5 day post ultrasound it still showed flow bilaterally in the GSV. Was just curious if it was suppose to immediately close or it should be closed after 3 weeks of wea...
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What type of laser is used on varicose/spider veins, and why does the type matter?
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I've heard of 810nm and 910nm lasers being used, but what are the others? What does the actual wavelength have to do with the procedure and how does it affect the vein as it increases or decreases?
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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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Is it recommended to wear compressions while working out?
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I had an EVLT and have been given the OK to go back to the gym. Is it recommended to wear compression stockings wile working out?
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Is it safe to have the EVLT procedure if you have severe PAD?
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Is it safe to have the EVLT procedure if you have severe PAD, and what would the danger be?
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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...
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Should I treat my hormonal imbalance before my veins?
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I am only 23. My veins started when I took the estrogen pill for my hormonal imbalance. I stopped the pill and performed EVLT on one leg. However, I still suffer from hormonal imbalance. Should I treat my hormo...
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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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Do I still need to wear compression hose?
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I am a 22-year-old woman with blood clotting disorders. I had my varicose vein removed on Thursday, August 27th. It was the large medial vein and was removed from my knee to my groin. The doctor said to wear th...
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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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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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Will lifting weights contribute to the large veins returning after EVLT?
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I had EVLT and Sclerotherapy on the lower leg area. Will lifting weights for the upper body promote the return of the large visible veins?
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Is it safe to consume large amounts of caffeine (not coffee but preworkout mix for the gym) after having EVLT and partial vein removal?
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I had endovenous laser treatment as well as some bulging veins removed about 2 months ago. I started going back to the gym last week. No heavy lifting, but still good intense workouts. I normally take a prework...
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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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Is it safe to stop wearing compression stockings 2 weeks after endovenous laser treatment and phlebectomy?
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I had endovenous laser treatment and phlebectomy. My doctor recommends I wear thigh-high stockings day and night for 2 weeks. Is it safe to completely stop wearing them after this period?
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Why do I have pain in my untreated leg?
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I had EVLT performed two days ago on my right leg. I have a history of DVT in the same leg. The day after was better as I felt better, but on the second day, which is today, I got excruciating pain in my other ...
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