Radiofrequency Occlusion Questions
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Is there a difference between radiofrequency ablation and radiofrequency occlusion? Or, are they the same?
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My VNUS treatment has failed.
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I had a VNUS radio frequency treatment on a vein in my leg less than an week ago and the vein didn't close. What is your advice?
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Will I be able to exercise soon after Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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I love to work out, and am in an athletic training program that requires I stay in good shape in the off-season. How much time should I expect to refrain from exercise after Radiofrequency Occlusion?
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Can deep vein reflux get worse after saphenous vein ablation?
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I have deep vein reflux (incompetent femoral, common femoral and poplitetal veins) with great saphenous vein reflux, I had saphenous vein radio frequency ablation and ambulatory phlebotomy on my right leg 3 mon...
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I have a stabbing pain 10 days after radiofrequency ablation therapy, is this normal?
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I have a stabbing pain like an ice pick and the top of my foot has been burning severely since my radiofrequency ablation 10 days ago. Is this normal? All of the pain is below the point of entry of the cathet...
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If I had an adverse reaction to lidocaine after a dental procedure, should I be concerned about receiving it for my upcoming radiofrequency ablation?
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When at the dentist, I was given lidocaine to numb the area. It caused a brief, irregular heart beat for less than 30 seconds. I am concerned about receiving lidocaine in my upcoming radiofrequency ablation. My...
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Can radiofrequency occlusion help with lipodermasclerosis?
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I see a dermatologist for my lipodermasclerosis, but it is progressing faster than we can handle. Can radiofrequency occlusion help with this condition?
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According to my doctor, the radiofrequency ablation performed on my legs was not successful because my veins kept moving. Is this normal?
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I had radiofrequency ablation performed on both of my legs due to superficial venous reflux and varicose veins. The procedure was not successful on either. According to my doctor, it was because my veins kept m...
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Can Radiofrequency Occlusion be used to treat spider veins?
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Is Radiofrequency Occlusion good to treat spider veins?
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My radiofrequency ablation procedure was not successful because my perforator vein moved, is this normal?
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I had a venous ulcer that I treated myself and it finally healed. Following that, I had a dr. perform radiofrequency ablation, which was not successful. According to the doctor, my perforator vein wiggled. Is i...
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How does Radiofrequency Occlusion use sound to close veins?
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I've read that RO uses sound waves to heat and close the vein. Can you hear it working? What affect do sound waves have on a blood vessel? I'm not sure I understand how this works.
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Can radiofrequency occlusion cause surrounding veins to collapse or become varicose?
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Wouldn't eliminating certain veins put too much pressure on the surrounding ones?
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Pain four years after vein ablation
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I had a vein ablation 4 yrs ago and have had blue discoloration on calf since procedure where the doctor injected the spider vein treatment solution. I've had occasional pain until eight months ago, now the pai...
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One month after radiofrequency occlusion, can I use a foam roller or lacrosse ball to massage my calves?
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After my doctor cleared me, I resumed my exercise routine, which included running, cycling, strength training, etc. I used to deeply massage tight muscles after exercise using a foam roller or a lacrosse ball a...
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Is RF Occlusion a more advanced treatment with better outcomes than EVLT?
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Is this true?
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Would you do radiofrequency closure in the lower leg and at the same time phlebectomy in the upper thigh? Is this standard?
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My VNUS of the GSV was done 7 years ago by a vascular surgeon.
I have developed another visible vein in the upper thigh so my UCLA doctor performed a radiofrequency closure & phlebectomy. When they told me to ...
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Is it normal to feel pain after being treated by radio frequency 10 days ago?
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I was treated by radio frequency to burn a tumor in my right foot from 10 days ago and now I feel pain like burning in my heel. Is that normal and when should this pain subside? Note that from the date of treat...
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Why does it feel like my veins are filling up with blood?
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I had 2 radiofrequency ablations (great + small saphenous), 3 laser perforators, and 2 ambulatory phlebectomies (calf + thigh). After 2 weeks, I weirdly feel blood filling in side/back lower calf /ankle when I ...
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