VNUS Questions
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Will not having the procudeure repeated result in potential problems?
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After three years an ultrasound revealed that the vein is leaking and will need to be redone. What exactly does leaking mean and what problems could arise if I elect not to have the procudure repeated?
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I am a 30 year old woman. I was diagnosed with greater saphenous vein reflux and want to know any drawbacks (long term as well) to venous closure.
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I have a family history of varicose veins. I'm an active woman and noted the vein for aprox. 1 year (especially down at my outer ankle area, back of calf, and inner knee areas). I wear compression socks. My leg...
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I had the VNUS procedure 9 days ago and now my leg has swollen to twice the size of my other leg. What should be done?
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I have been told by A&E doctors that I have a blood clot and infection. I was sent home with antibiotics and told to talk to the surgeon who performed the VNUS procedure. I value the doctor's advice, but my leg...
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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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Why VNUS Closure and Phlebectomy?
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Why does a patient need to have a VNUS Closure and a phlebectomy, can't you just have the phlebectomy?
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A doctor performed the VNUS procedure on both legs and now they are worse. Do I have grounds to sue?
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A doctor performed the VNUS procedure on both legs and now they are worse. I had small spider veins, but no large ones. I also had slight pain.
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I had the VNUS closure procedure 2 wks ago on my left leg, but now I'm being advised to treat the right leg. Should I proceed or wait?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure 2 weeks ago on left leg for reflux 4.4 sec. Now, I'm being advised to have the right leg treated even though the reflux is only 0.6 sec. The 0.6 sec reflux in right leg is above...
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What is another option for the VNUS closure?
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I was scheduled yesterday morning to have the VNUS closure done on my left leg. My doctor worked for an hour and then stopped and said he was unsuccessful due to the vein being too small and he couldn’t get t...
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I've had VNUS radiofrequency ablation twice and foam sclerotherapy, but my condition hasn't improved and is now worse. What can I do?
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My doctor said I can't be operated on again.
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I had ablation of my GSV 12 days ago. Now I have pain in my groin and along the upper thigh. Can I massage the areas?
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I had ablation of my GSV 12 days ago. I am now suffering from pain at the groin and along the upper thigh that follows the path of the GSV. I have read that I can massage the groin area with light pressure. Ho...
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Why was my VNUS procedure so PAINFUL?
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I have completed 2 of 6 VNUS procedures. Both times it was extremely painful. I was screaming and crying. My leg burned like it was on fire! By about 15 min after the procedure, the pain was what I would have e...
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Is phlebectomy necessary after VNUS procedure?
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I went to a vein clinic (Dr 1) for my varicose and spider veins and was referred to a vascular surgeon (Dr 2). VNUS was done on my greater saphenous by Dr 2. I'm 3 weeks post-procedure and Dr 1 called today to...
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Is this normal? How long until I can expect this to resolve?
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I had a VNUS procedure of my left great saphenous vein 3 weeks ago. I'm still experiencing discomfort 3 weeks post-op. The pain is along my inner thigh. It is tender to touch and often throbs. It frequently fee...
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