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I am a 60 year old male that suffers from varicose veins. I had one leg stripped of the vein approx 15 years ago, then the other approx 10 years ago.
Radiofrequency Ablation - 1 answer
Since then, both legs have returned to varicose veins, as bad or worse than before. So far they do not bother me too much physically, but they are horrible to look at, I don't feel comfortable in shorts or goin...
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Continuation of therapy and what to expect.
Foam Sclerotherapy - 1 answer
I had two treatments of sclerotherapy following gsv & ssv closure for heaviness and vein changes. I still have some veins that I would like to continue to try to get rid of as well as new ones popping up. I'm 3...
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A little over a month again I had a phlebectomy done (45 stab wounds). Now my leg has red scars that look like bug bites. Is that normal?
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 1 answer
I have may Thurner syndrome so I am not new to varicose vein treatment.
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I have heaviness in my leg 8 weeks after phlebectomy.
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 1 answer
I had a phlebectomy 8 weeks ago and the veins are still visible but smaller than before and there are new ones as well, as I still have heaviness. I went to the doctor a week after the procedure and he said eve...
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Is it normal to have new varicose veins a month after phlebectomy?
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 1 answer
I notice a new small varicose vein a month after phlebectomy. It is very small and hardly seen but I am worried about it
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I had laser surgery on my varicose veins. I thought this would get better but it still burns--worried they damaged my leg. What’s going on?
EVLT - 1 answer
I had my surgery at Shelby. Near my ankle has a darker color that burns to the touch.
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Why hasn't sclerotherapy worked? Why are the veins treated and surrounding veins are getting worse, despite attending the same clinic for 10 years?
Reticular Vein Treatments - 1 answer
I first got my veins treated 10 years ago. I had about 5 bulging veins on the back of my leg below the knee--they also only appear when I stand up. After my 2 sessions of sclerotherapy, it seemed to have worked...
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I am having phlebectomy after few days.
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 1 answer
1- When I can wear high heels after the procedure?
2- When I can wear jeans pants?
3- When I can take normal showers?
4- When I can stand up for a while?
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My physician is recommending an Ambulatory Phlebotomy under general anesthesia. Is that common?
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 1 answer
53 yo male with left leg chronic symptomatic varicose veins and a 2 cm venous aneurysm located in his anterior medial thigh in the setting of saphenous vein reflux. The patient also has left leg skin thinning, ...
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Is it possible the veins will fade and that the redness will go, or am I permanently scarred? I'm really worried, and it's making me feel depressed.
Veinwave - 1 answer
4 weeks after treatment veins still visible and red hyperpigmentation.
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Large painful lumps after VNUS closure and microphlebectomy, extremely sore incision sites leaking fluid. Is this normal?
Phlebectomy - 1 answer
Two weeks post-op, and still in pain. I have a somewhat large lump (inner knee area) that is making it extremely painful to walk. It is still bruised, and very swollen. My doctor's office is having a hard time ...
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What pain med would be ok to take-(I'm allergic to Motrin)?
EVLT - 1 answer
I suspected discomfort after EVLT. Most information makes it sound too easy.
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What size stockings should I wear?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I have a swollen foot and ankle.
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What could have caused that?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 1 answer
It’s been about a year since I’ve had my vein ablation. Yesterday afternoon after doing a yoga pigeon pose where are you really stretch your hip and knees, I saw Petechiae on my right hip (a large area of i...
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The deep, blue veins in my shoulders, arms, chest, and legs are very visible. Should I be concerned?
General - 1 answer
I don't think this is a new symptom, as I have never really paid attention to it before. I have always had remarks of "Oh I love this type of vein" when getting blood drawn, but recently I have noticed how visi...
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Is it safe to wear these in bed? I've found relief wearing them; the throbbing in my calves isn't as bad.
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I'm 45 and have had Angina related symptoms for the past two years (now much worse). I have low to very low BP and chronic aching calves and ankles with mild swelling. I am in the early stages of cardiac testin...
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I thought no stitches were needed for a microphebectomy. Were stitches necessary?
Microphlebectomy - 1 answer
I am upset that I now have 1 to 2 cm big X mark scars on my leg because of the stitches done by my doctor (I noticed when she took the tape off after 2 weeks). Is there any way I can get rid of these scars? She...
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