How much ibuprofen or other pain killer is used before the procedure?
I do not routinely give any medications before sclerotherapy. Very occasionally, if someone is needle phobic or very apprehensive, i may give 1 mg of ativan orally or 5mg of percocet.
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Typically no pain killers are given before the procedure, although ibuprofen may be taken prior.
It is done under a special type of local anesthesia called tumescent, so that the patient can be awake, and does not need any major type of anesthetic.
We do give a small amount of ativan for some patients who are anxious to make patients more comfortable. After the procedure, generally only anti-inflammatories are needed for the mild tenderness, if any, that most people experience.
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It may be helpful to take 600-800 mg of ibuprofen before the procedure.
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There is typically no need for any medication before or after the procedure.
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Generally, no painkiller medication is necessary before modern
phlebology treatments. Only if a patient is personally prefers
premedication, then I would prescribe Vicodin or Tylenol NO.# to be
taken an hour before sclerotherapy of EVL procedure.
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There is no need for analgesics prior to sclerotherapy. Some professionals suggest the use of ibuprofen or or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents but it is not necessary.
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None, they are not necessary for sclerotherapy. It is not a painful
procedure.
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Generally no pain killers are given for this procedure.
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For sclerotherapy of spider veins no pain medication is required. It is usually very well tolerated.
For more involved treatments of varicose veins we use oral pain medication and a local anesthetic.
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There is no need to use any painkillers before sclerotherapy, we do not
give any to our patients. If a patient wishes, they can take Tylenol
before a treatment, but NO blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc).
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We don't typically use painkillers before or after any procedures. They simply aren't necessary. Sometimes patients on their own may choose to take ibuprofen for a day or two after the endovenous laser procedure.
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For sclerotherapy no pain medication is needed
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