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Is it normal to get a blood clot after VNUS closure? Is my doctor giving me the right aftercare?
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I had VNUS closure 8 weeks ago, but I'm still experiencing a lot of soreness in my calf. I'm limping and can't walk very well. I went back for my checkup, and they said I have a blood clot in my muscle. The doc... Read more
Are the side effects I'm experiencing after VNUS closure normal?
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I had the VNUS closure 9 days ago, and until now the part around and below the area where I had the incision is still numb. Every once in a while I experience some sharp, tolerable pain near my ankle. Are these... Read more
Is it normal to have redness & hardness around my calf after VNUS closure?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure 4 mo. ago on a small vein in my ankle. I had a cut that was not healing. The procedure was to shut down a faulty valve. The VNUS puncture site on my calf has not healed. It is... Read more
How safe is the VNUS closure procedure?
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I just turned 23 years old & I have venous reflux in both of my legs, which has been causing me great discomfort. I have to have the VNUS closure procedure performed within the next month or so. How safe/effect... Read more
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... Read more
I am having stabbing, burning pain in my leg 2 wks after a VNUS closure procedure on a communicator vein. Is this normal?
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Two weeks ago I had a VNUS closure procedure on a communicator vein. I still experience excruciating, stabbing pain every morning and evening. I am wearing a compression stocking. During the day the pain is man... Read more
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... Read more
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Why isn't varicose vein stripping a preferred treatment method?
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My wife had veins stripped in one leg about 10 years ago. They were located above and below the knees. Some varicose veins have since returned and now she needs them removed from both legs. Most doctors we've s... Read more
Why do I have more discomfort after my VNUS procedure?
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About four months ago (March 22) I had the VNUS procedure, and then a few weeks after that (April 5) I had a second one. Both legs were treated. Prior to the procedure I was very physically active (running and ... Read more
Why hasn't my varicose vein disappeared after 3 weeks?
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I had the Venefit treatment done 3 1/2 weeks ago. My swollen varicose vein has not gone down at all. If the swelling has not gone down does it mean the swelling won't go away? Will wearing my compression stocki... Read more
How serious is venous reflux? Will the diseased veins be better after VNUS closure?
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My husband is 34 years old and has horrible varicose veins. The doctor told him that he has reflux in a number of the superficial and deep veins. It was recommended that he get a VNUS closure. How serious is ve... Read more
Do I have to be put to sleep during the VNUS closure procedure?
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I have a VNUS closure next week and the paper work says they will put me to sleep. Is that really necessary? Could I request to stay awake during the procedure? Also, when will I be able to use the elliptical m... Read more
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... Read more
Why do I have varicose veins at 25 years old?
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I am a skinny 25 year old who has never been pregnant. I live an active lifestyle and maintain a healthy diet. I work out for an hour a day, plus I take my dog on 3-4 walks a day. I don't keep my legs crossed a... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
Why is my husband still having excruciating pain 1 month after two VNUS closure procedures?
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My husband had two VNUS closure procedures (one week apart) on the great saphenous vein in each thigh. He has been in agony ever since and as a result, he has required substantial doses of narcotics. Ultrasound... Read more
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