A friend is being admitted to the hospital with an occlusion in/on her right lung. Is this a clot or narrowing of a vein or artery of the lung? How do you treat this and what is the prognosis for a 63-year-old ...
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I had a varicose vein removed (sclerotherapy) from my right leg 9 years ago, and would like this new vein to be treated as well. I am concerned that new varicose veins will keep developing over the years and wh...
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Vein doctor said there was no reflux and there was nothing to operate. Rheumatologist said I had no rheumatic problem. Plus, when I stand, the skin on my feet turns red and is itching and burning to the point I...
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I was diagnosed with CVI a year ago. I’m 52, had 5 pregnancies, varicose veins on feet/ankles, sitting job for 13 years and am in menopause just now. I’ve exercised off and on. My grandma and aunt had DVTs....
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I have extreme tightness and pain in both feet. On the top of right foot it feels like the muscle tightens up and it's painful when I try to stand. It feels like a Charlie horse. It takes a few minutes for the ...
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I have peripheral neuropathy from the drug given to counteract the severe side effects of very strong chemo given in spring and summer of 2010.
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I have some veins protruding after I take a hot shower, or after being on my feet for a day or after a workout. After a night's sleep, they become barely visible. But once I start my days and be on my feet for ...
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I was recently diagnosed with CVI. My symptoms are achy, heavy and burning sensations in my legs. I realized after a warm shower, by the end of the day or after working out or being upright for a day, I have so...
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There are dark purple veins all over the left hip bone. The veins lighten up the further up they go reaching blue. The veins are mostly all over the hip bone (dark purple) going up to the waist (purple) they th...
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I got a varicose vein at 18. I worry my daughter will have much stronger varicose veins because of hormones, less muscle, pregnancy, etc. However, I have just read that men are equally affected but are less lik...
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I have a 15-hour flight in Nov - in a first class seat, luckily. I have CVI with superficial and slight deep vein reflux. I wear 30-40 thigh compression stocking daily. I've never had a procedure done, never h...
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I'm getting so desperate to find a solution. I can't even play with my kids outside or do activities when it's warm or even tie a shoe because my hands feel like they're going to burst.
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