Chronic Venous Insufficiency Care Questions
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I had blood clots in deep veins in both my legs in 2001.The bad veins were never removed or fixed. Now I have CVI. I'm 35. Is there a surgery for me?
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I have spider veins and varicose veins on both legs, in my thighs, and elsewhere. I have an ulcer that never opened. My skin is discoloured and my feet can get dark blue if i'm on them too much. I'm in a lot of...
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Who should I have treat my CVI, a vascular surgeon or vein specialist?
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The area where I live doesn't have many choices when it comes to vein doctors. They are two vein places: one doctor used to be general surgeon, while the other used to be cosmetic surgeon. They are now focusing...
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I have venous stasis wounds on both outer ankle area. One for 9 years, the other for 6 years. What type of surgery should I have?
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I had the venous doppler test, which revealed reflux. I've had severe pain for over a 10 years. Every day I'm confined to my home because of this disease. Can I be helped?
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How many patients who go in for EVLT do the physicians screen for an in-depth evaluation to rule out anything heart or artery related to vein disease?
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After three visits to my surgeon regarding my continuous pain, a tech finally found a cluster of smaller veins (inner low region left leg). I was told this was from the 1st EVLT. He told me they have to remove ...
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I have varicose veins in the lower leg/ankle area. The area has constant pain, swelling and tightness. What can I do?
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I had a vein dissolved by laser 8 years ago. I had tarsal tunnel surgery about 5-6 years ago in the same leg and my doctor said the veins were all in the tunnel. I'm prone to blood clots too. For the past 2 yea...
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Should I be on blood thinners for life?
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I was diagnosed with CVI and 1 month later got a large unprovoked DVT in the same leg from thigh to ankle and multiple PEs. I'm currently on Xarelto. What are your thoughts on my risk for another DVT? Should I ...
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Is vein ablation of the saphenous veins (via RFA and microphlebectomy) contraindicated with hereditary lower limb lymphedema?
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Why am I still having swelling and pain flare ups in my left leg after procedure done 2 years ago?
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Both legs had Laser procedure. The right leg is healed. The left leg swells daily and with frequent pain. I followed up with Vein doctor, saw a Neurologist, and got a 2nd opinion of another vein doctor. No DVTs...
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How much does chronic venous insufficiency increase your risk of DVT?
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Should everyone with CVI be on blood thinners?
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I had three ultrasounds at three different places and the results are all different. Why? How do I know which is accurate?
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The 1st ultrasound was done 3 months after I started to have heavy, achy legs. It showed reflux of my right GSV only. A month later, I had another at a different facility, and it showed reflux of the GSV on bo...
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What is the cause of my ankle swelling and pain when walking?.
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My right ankle began to swell 2 months ago and is painful to walk on. Seen by orthopedist and podiatrist. MRI and x-ray are normal except for fluid accumulation. Venous surgeon did a duplex sonogram and found G...
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Does this ultrasound finding suggest CVI?
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Based on my swelling and discoloration my doctor thought I have CVI but after ultrasound he said "all of your veins work normally and I do not see anything to account for your swelling," but the report says: "...
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Would a doctor do a sclerotherapy treatment under the ankles in a larger vein?
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I have been diagnosed with bilateral deep system reflux/deep venous insufficiency, is surgery an option?
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I have been diagnosed with Bilateral Deep Vein Insufficiency, I am not even 40. In addition, I have incompetent saphenous vein at the saphenofemoral junction because of reflux at saphenofemoral junction. My sur...
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Can I upgrade my compression stocking from 20-30 mmhg to 30-40 mmhg level?
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Since I started to have heavy, achy leg symptoms and being diagnosed with CVI a few months ago, I started to wear 20-30 mmHg compression stockings. It is the right tightness and helps some of my pain, but still...
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How can I get custom-made hose? Does my doctor need to make a prescription or referral?
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I cannot find a brand compression hose for chronic edema in feet and ankles. They all make painful sausage links. My vein specialist says this ankle restriction is not harmful, but compression is so painful. I ...
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The GSV and LSV in my left leg were ablated to address venous reflux, yet I continue to experience poor circulation in leg. Anything I can do?
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The general reflux symptoms have definitely receded. However I continue to have significant circulation-related problems such as pain when my foot remains on the floor for a few minutes from sitting or standin...
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My compression socks are leaving a line at the top of my feet by the ankle. Every pair that claims to be my size does this. Are they too small?
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I have venous insufficiency. I put compression socks on when there is no swelling; they stop the swelling completely. I use 15- 20mmhg. They all kind of bunch up at the top of my foot where it meets my leg, esp...
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Can a woman have pelvic congestion after having hysterectomy syndrome?
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Could this be the beginning of more varicose veins?
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I had Venous Ablation 8 months ago and healed fast with no problems until the last few days. I've had a burning sensation in my lower legs and around the ankles.
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