VNUS Questions
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What is the reason for the redness in my foot from ankle to inner arch?
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I had RFA done three months agobilateral with entry point of catheter at ankle for dilated GSV and SSV in both legs. I still have swelling in calf areas after sitting for 15-20 minutes and redness from ankle ri...
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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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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...
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What is recommended next step if the VNUS catheter wasn't able to reach the proximal portion of my saphenous vein?
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I had both saphenous veins treated, but on one side the Dr. could not guide the catheter halfway between the knee and femoral vein junction. After several attempts, he just ablated the distal portion. There is...
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I had VNUS on my right leg yesterday and everything was fine until last night I started having sharp stabbing pain around the foot and ankle.
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The pain started on the top of my foot but has now moved to my Achilles tendon area. The pain stops when I stand up for a while but when I lay down with my leg on a pillow like I was told to do the pain returns...
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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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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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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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Spider vein
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Hi, I have big problem with spider veins on my whole body, especially my breasts and beside my legs. My question is the treatment used for legs can be applied to breats and other parts of the body safely?
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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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One year after VNUS treatment, injections?
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My earlier question was regarding the ankle numbness I am still experiencing when I touch it. I went to a new provider, and they want to do sclerotherapy on the cluster of spider veins on my ankle where it's nu...
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Are stents inserted in the groin during VNUS therapy?
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I have had groin pain for several weeks. Are stents used during VNUS therapy?
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VNUS in Calf & Thigh?
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My doctor told me that I am one of the rare (5%) of patients needing VNUS treatment in the saphenous veins in both my thighs and calves, due to the insufficiencies shown in the duplex ultrasound. Can you tell m...
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How does VNUS treat superficial venous reflux?
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What does the procedure involve?
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I recently had the VNUS procedure done (both legs, multiple veins). Is it normal to have an open, circular wound with redness and slight weepiness?
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All of the other areas are healing nicely, but the area on my shin (a bit off center) has a much larger wound. It has been quite red in the immediate area and is a bit weepy and open. It has been over a week si...
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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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Had VNUS done and the same day I forgot and lifted a 15-20lb box. My left leg was still numb so there was no pain. How do I know if I damaged it?
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I have had no meds for 6 hours and woke up a bit stiff but no excruciating pain. I just want to know if I damaged it somehow by lifting? Thanks!
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