My left leg started with this numb feeling, now it is also throbbing in pain. It gets so tight and it feels like it's on fire, but it's cool to the touch. I cant sleep anymore because I awake in such severe pain. I also noticed that the top of my right foot hurts. What could be causing this?
You should consult with your primary care doctor and perhaps have an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot and possibly a neurological evaluation.
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It could be varicose veins, but it sounds more like neuropathy, where the peripheral nerves are possibly damaged or diseased and will cause those symptoms. However, there are times where varicose veins can cause similar symptoms. An ultrasound of your legs would be a great way to start to see if there is reflux in your saphenous veins.
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Most likely a nerve was irritated by the procedure, either form the laser or anesthesia. This will all resolve over time. Ibuprofen may help in the interim.
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Did you have an EVLT or Radiofrequency ablation and, if so, how recently? First and most important, you should have an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot in the deep veins. If there is no DVT and your recently had an RFA/EVLT procedure done, it is possible that a nerve was irritated during the procedure. This does happen on occasion/rarely, especially since nerves run in close proximity to the saphenous vein. Typically. symptoms go away in the next 6 months to 1 year, improving over time. Your provider can give you medications to help the pain. In any event, I definitely think that you should see the provider that did your procedure to be re-evaluated by ultrasound. It is NOT normal to have that much pain after any venous procedure.
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Numbness usually is related to nerve conditions; however, throbbing pain and pain in legs that disturb sleep can be signs that you could have an underlying vein condition called venous reflux. To be certain, you will need to consult with a vein specialist and be tested.
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You might have neuropathy, or nerve-related discomfort. Pain from venous insufficiency usually is worse during the day and relieved in bed with the legs elevated. Your primary care doctor will either diagnose the
problem, or refer you to a neurologist.
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You need a venous ultrasound study.
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I would check with your surgeon. The symptoms sound like there may be an injured nerve.
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Your symptoms do not appear to be venous in origin. The common causes of what you describe usually are neurologic or arterial, with venous being a third option. You should have a full evaluation, including arterial, venous and neurologic. Also, your back should be evaluated for a disc problem. You should see an accredited vascular surgeon who could evaluate your symptoms and determine the appropriate next step.
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It sounds as if you have a nerve issue. Get a second opinion as well as an evaluation.
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