My mom had May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) at the same time as DVT. She had no vein issue her entire life. I was diagnosed with CVI last year. I have achy, heavy legs. Should I test for MTS before treating my CVI? I...
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Got an appointment to see what was wrong. I was told everything was ok. Now 4 months later symptoms have worsened. Burning sensation-like feeling on the back of legs exactly were I was treated. Don't know what'...
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I've had several ultrasounds at different vein or vascular centers. They all show reflux of my GSV and SSV. But only one vein center reports me having 1 second and 1.5 second of reflux in my deep veins, which ...
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I'm a seamstress and sew with my right leg only. When I'm not sewing, I'm driving quite a bit. I've noticed that the veins on my right inner calf are showing a lot more through my skin. Is this normal? No swell...
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I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency last year. I am suffering from heavy, achy and burning legs. Compression stockings, walking, elevation and supplements all combined do help some, but I am still feeling...
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I hate my arms and hands and cover them all the time. The veins are very green and quite large as I only have a small frame. Can they be treated?
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It almost looks like bruising, only it runs in two thicker "lines" and it doesn't appear to be getting better. My legs look awful and need to be covered. I Have an appointment in a few weeks with a vascular sur...
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I went to a vein doctor for cosmetic reasons. They did an ultrasound that showed venous insufficiency and recommended vein ablation. I'm 4 years post op and have a lot of swelling in my leg that I've never ha...
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I'm 26 years old. I have blood clots in my left common iliac vein (DVT), and it is secondary to May-Thurner syndrome. While in the hospital, I was given medication. However, it is not working. What should I do?...
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I have had varicose veins for 12 years. Just recently, I began doing things I don't normally do, like a lot of squats. Now, for the past four days, I have a burning sensation and sharp, tender pain. The pain is...
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I have CVI in both legs. I have heavy and achy legs all the time. My left leg has more severe symptoms than my right leg. But numerous ultrasound reports show very mild reflux on my left leg and significant ref...
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I wear compression hose daily for varicose veins; I have not had an ablation procedure. I would like to take a hula dance class, and hula is usually done barefooted. I emailed the teacher to see if it's accep...
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My lower legs constantly feel heavy, tired and achy. I also have a burning sensation. My ultrasound shows a reflux time range from 5 seconds to 0.7 seconds, but I have no visible signs. Waking up in the morning...
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I have some veins protruding after I take a hot shower, or after being on my feet for a day or after a workout. After a night's sleep, they become barely visible. But once I start my days and be on my feet for ...
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