I had EVLT about 5 weeks ago on my GSV (from ankle to thigh, and the vein is close to the surface). Yesterday, I went back to see the doctor for my scheduled appointment and because the whole GSV was painful th...
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Other than some bulging and pain, my main problem regarding my veins is my feet and ankle swelling. I have been diagnosed with veinous insufficiency. Will EVLT help the swelling?
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A week later, I went to the ER. Currently taking clindamycin. Leg is numb from below knee into the foot when standing. When laying down, I don't have the numbness. Is it something to do with blood flow after ha...
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My husband had EVLT done about 10 years ago. Recently, he had as ultrasound of his leg veins and was diagnosed with a DVT. Could it be the result of the EVLT procedure he had?
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I had EVLT/microphlebetomy (16 sites with a stitch or two at each site) 4 wks ago. I could not walk or use my leg normally for 3 wks due to pain in my inner and upper thigh. My doctor diagnosed a thermal burn t...
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I had EVLT on my greater saphenous vein over a year ago. Ever since, I have had stabbing pains along the removed vein, inside my leg. It usually occurs when I am standing or walking, but not always. Some days t...
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I was advised 15 yrs ago that I should have further sessions and may need treatment in the future. I have been recommended ELT recently by a specialist to remove one further vein per leg, as I have 2 very large...
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I had EVLT 2days ago and for past two nights as soon as I lay down I have a lot of in my lower leg. I have to sit up in order to fall asleep. Is this normal? Should I contact the person who treated me?
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I have been diagnosed with significant reflux in my femoral vein and greater saphenous vein following pregnancy. Would EVLT help or is it contraindicated because of the deep vein insufficiency? I have heaviness...
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Do local anesthetics also protect nerves and tissues against damage during EVLT with local anesthetics? Should the local anesthetics be given during the procedure with general anesthetic? Do the doctors apply o...
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I had my procedure yesterday and felt severe pressure off and on when standing yesterday and took the bandages off today. I noticed one large vein that still seems to bulge in the back of my knee. I had 25 micr...
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My ankle was swollen for quite some time before I had the EVLT procedure a few days ago. My doctor said he thought it was swollen due to the incompetence of my saphenous vein. If that's true, how long should it...
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I had an EVLT procedure 16 days ago & the last 2 days I have a sharp, intermittent pain goes from the insertion site to groin area along the vein path. It only happens when I'm not wearing the compression hose....
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We are traveling from Chicago to Hawaii 2 weeks after EVLT, with a stop in Pheonix, AZ. I've scoured answers on the site to determine when is a good time to fly after the procedure, but I've noticed that the ti...
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