VNUS Questions
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How long will my symptoms last? My doctor thinks I have phlebitis.
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I have had warmth, tenderness and mild swelling in my medial knee since my VNUS procedure 6 wks ago. About a week ago, my knee; flared up after increasing the amount of walking. I followed up with my MD and the...
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Pain at night while sleeping after 10 days of having VNUS
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I had vnus procedure 10 days ago; veins are gone and bruising is quickly going away. I've severe pain & burning sensation while sleeping; similar to the start of a Charlie horse and build up of lactic acid x10!...
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The veins in my right leg were too twisted and the catheter could not be inserted. What treatment options do I have now?
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I have venous reflux disease. When my son was born 18 years ago, I had a DVT in my left leg and was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden. I still take warfarin to prevent blood clots. I had the VNUS procedure on m...
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Is early VNUS treatment better?
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Recently my greater saphenous veins have become noticeably enlarged at my ankles. Exercise now causes previously invisible calf veins to show. Does early treatment result in significantly better outcome? Can...
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How long after VNUS treatment can I start riding my horse? Can that heavy contact with the saddle cause damage?
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I had the VNUS procedure performed on my left leg 13 days ago, with a follow-up ultrasound 7 days post op. I was told it was ok for me to ride my horse after that week. I waited until day 11 before getting in t...
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Who wouldn't be a good candidate for VNUS/ELVT procedures?
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Who would not be a good candidate for VNUS/ELVT procedures?
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I just had Endovenous Ablation performed a week ago ( VNUS CLOSUREfast). Is it common to notice different veins becoming more noticeable than before?
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Veins that I never noticed before have become more noticeable and larger on the treated leg. It seems as if it has caused the other veins to enlarge because of the rerouting of the bloodflow. Is this just a h...
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My surgeon said the numbness was normal. Will it go away?
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I had the closure procedure done October 2010. I am suffering with the left leg. I have tingling/numbness by the inner ankle, and sharp pains when I run. My Surgeon said this was normal. Can I expect this pain ...
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What is the difference between VNUS and EVLT?
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Both procedures sound like they treat the greater saphenous vein. So what's the difference between them?
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How does VNUS treat superficial venous reflux?
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What does the procedure involve?
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Is it safe to have VNUS surgery if I have PAD and claudication of both legs?
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Is this safe?
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Do these symptoms indicate that an ablation of the great saphenous vein has failed?
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After 2 years of constant calf and foot swelling, I was diagnosed with GS vein reflux of left leg. I had VNUS done one week ago. All seemed good until 3 days after the procedure. I had a U/S to confirm the ve...
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I had a VNUS closure procedure a week ago and my whole right side is cold to the touch all the time. Is this normal?
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I have only been taking my compression hose off at night.
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How long does it take to for the pain/heaviness to go away after vnus closure?
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I had the procedure done a little over three weeks ago and am still having pain/heaviness. It was started at the ankle and up to my groin. Does that mean the vein has not fully closed?
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What would cause large ulcers on one leg after the VNUS treatment?
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What would cause large ulcers on one leg after the VNUS treatment? One leg developed seven ulcers the size of quarters but the second leg had no ulcers, except for small blisters.
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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...
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After the VNUS closure, is it normal to have a numb/tingling sensenation following exercise?
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I waited three weeks before exercising, although I did walk following the VNUS procedure. The day after I exercised, I started experiencing mild pain, numbness and tingling in my lower leg and foot. It is worse...
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Can anxiety affect the success of the VNUS closure procedure?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure done on the greater saphenous vein of my left leg and I suffer from occasional anxiety attacks and hot flashes. Can hot flashes and an increased heart rate affect the ability of...
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