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Can i get results with Vnus closure if my greater saphenous vein is only 6 inches before it splits off to other branches?
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After the doctor performed the ultrasound to find my greater saphenous vein, he said I wouldn't notice much difference because he could only close about a 6 inch section. What are my options now? I have mild an...
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Can excessive touching cause a vein to not heal properly?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure on my leg two weeks ago. I now have firm, cord-like veins on the inside of my leg. I suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and can't stop touching them. Is this a prob...
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I now have 10 times the amount of blue veins down my outer legs after VNUS. Is this common and what is happening?
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I had vnus closure on both legs in July/August 2011. I recently increased my exercise to get my legs in shape. I now have dark blue veins appearing, getting worse by the minute down my entire outer thighs, back...
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What are the risks and benefits of the VNUS closure procedure?
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I am 34 years old and have severe spider veins. My legs ache sometimes, but there is no sign of swelling. My left GS has .66 sec reflux. The right was WNL. I am a runner and of normal weight. A vascular surgeon...
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Will support stockings eliminate venous ulcers?
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I had a VNUS procedure done and got an ulceration on the ankle. Is this normal? Will support stockings help, or do I need to do something else?
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Can significant weight loss eliminate the need of a VNUS procedure?
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It has been suggested by a vascular surgeon that I have CVI or venous reflux. She performed sclerotherapy yesterday on my ankle after a spider vein burst. She suggested that I may be a candidate for VNUS, but ...
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Is PAD different from venous reflux?
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If a patient has PAD, is that different from venous reflux?
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How soon can I resume squatting to pick things up after the VNUS procedure?
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I've heard that squatting puts added pressure on your leg veins, which is not good for people prone to varicose veins. I've also heard that squatting is a good exercise for people with vein issues. Which is tru...
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Doctor did VNUS from the knee up to the groin. Now I have huge bulging vein from groin to the knee that weren't there before. What should i do?
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My closure was not successful. What are my options now. My leg feels heavy, and is swollen around the knee, with large bulging veins and pain in the groin.
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Is it normal to have a cross between a bruising feeling and a numb feeling in your inner thigh 3 months post VNUS closure?
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I had VNUS closure on 09/07/12 for my right leg and I am still experiencing an (aching) bruising and numb feeling in my inner thigh. I noticed an actual bruise yesterday. Is this normal? My follow-up is not un...
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Are there long-term side effects or considerations in removing the saphenous vein?
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I am 34 years old and want to proceed with VNUS and phlebectomy as a treatment for saphenous vein reflux. I have unsightly red, blue, and brown spots and enlarged veins on my feet. Are there any long-term effec...
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Should I repeat VNUS closure if a new branch of the great saphenous vein opened?
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I had the VNUS procedure, which closed the main veins on both legs successfully. But subsequent evaluation revealed that new branches have opened and they are delivering blood to the same varicose veins below t...
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Can treated veins reappear after going away?
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I had a treated vein reappear six weeks after the VNUS closure procedure. It was not visible the night before. I admit that I have been doing a lot of exercising and flexing of my legs. Could this be the reason...
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Is leg swelling normal after the VNUS procedure?
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I had VNUS vein closure 3 days ago. I don't feel pain, but my leg is very swollen. Is this is normal? Also, I'm scheduled to do the other leg in a month. Can I skip the second session?
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Can VNUS be performed if someone has very tiny veins?
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My doctor tried but it was so painful trying to get the needle in the vein that he actually stopped trying. I am now turning to sclerotherapy for my veins.
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Is edema and pain in the calf normal after VNUS closure?
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I just had VNUS closure 3 days ago. Right after the procedure was done, I could see large amounts of swelling in my upper leg. It is now in my lower leg, which is swollen and painful. What's causing this to hap...
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I have more visible veins since my VNUS closure procedure, why is this?
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I am 23 years old. I had the VNUS closure on both legs 2 years ago. They fixed the problem veins but so many more have shown up since then. I'd say there are three times as more. Why is this happening? I though...
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