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After having nerves burned three weeks ago, I still have a pain level of seven. What can be done next?
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What else can be done? I am tired of losing sleep and feeling pain at all hours of the day.
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I had a venous ablation procedure done. Why is there a 2-6 weeks restriction on lifting anything above 10lbs?
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What could happen if I lift anything heavier than 10lbs?
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What can cause pain in the leg 2 years after RF ablation?
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I had RF ablation 2 years ago, followed with 2 treatments of sclerotherapy. After the procedures, I was pain-free for 2 years. 3 months ago, however, the pain came back. It's constant and in the other leg. Wen...
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Is it okay to smoke weed after radiofrequency ablation?
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My radiofrequency ablation was performed on a deep superficial vein before 20 days. Is it safe to smoke weed now?
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My left calf is tender and feels like a huge cramp a week after having ablation surgery. Is this normal?
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I had bilateral venous ablations done to my greater and lesser saphenous veins. My right leg feels fine, but my left calf has been really bothering me the past few days. It is tender and feels like I had a te...
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Can I resume breastfeeding after RFA to Saphenous Vein? Or should I wait until my baby is completely weaned?
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I'm 28 with a 4 month old and severe reflux in both small and large saphenous veins, bilaterally. I had this condition before becoming pregnant. The doctor says we can do RFA, but I will have to pump and dump f...
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I am having painful muscle spams 3 weeks after a greater saphenous vein ablation and phlebectomy of my right calf. Should I be concerned?
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Three weeks after having a greater saphenous vein ablation and phlebectomy of my right leg, I am now having painful muscle spasms in my posterior calf muscle, just below the calf midline. Dorsiflexion of the fo...
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Are antibiotics absolutely necessary prior to my RF ablation procedure?
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Do I need to wear compression stockings after an RFA procedure?
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Is it normal for my leg to feel hot almost 4 weeks after radiofrequency ablation and vein stripping?
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The incisions around my knee area feel hot and hard, but there don't seem to be any other signs that would lead my to think they are infected. The incisions are almost fully healed and there's no redness that i...
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Can I shower the night after having an EVTA of the GSV?
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Will this cause any complications?
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Will the RFA procedure alone help the appearance of bulging veins?
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My doctor isn’t planning on doing the Phlebectomy at the same time. He said later if needed.
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Is a vein ablation right for me at this time?
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I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency via an ultrasound last Oct. I have reflux of the GSV and some other veins. I constantly have heaviness and aches in my leg, but no swelling or varicose veins. Elevation...
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My doctor says he needs to add epinephrine to the numbing solution he is going to inject when he does the RFA procedure. Is that really necessary?
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Can't he do it with just simple lidocaine?
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Should I get radiofrequency ablation?
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I have a vein on the inside of my calf that bulges after exercise. An ultrasound found that I have reflux of 7. I don't have heaviness or swelling or other symptoms, just the one varicose vein. The doctor wants...
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An ultrasound revealed one faulty valve and they are recommending all superficial veins be treated. Is this the normal course of action?
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I am 51 with no varicose veins, no pain. But my feet will turn red throughout the day. I have been staying away from sandals and flip flops because of this and want to have the treatment. I have read that I may...
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How far apart should my injections be and are they painful?
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I know injections are given to insulate the vein from the heat during the closure procedure. This has me concerned about the injections I must endure during the procedure. How far apart are they and how painful...
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