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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?
Chronic Venous Insufficiency Care - 2 answers
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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How long after phlebectomy on both legs can I get back to my on-your-feet job?
Ambulatory Phlebectomy - 1 answer
Hi, I spend a lot of time on my feet for work (all day sometimes). How soon after a phlebectomy on both legs can I start to spend the day standing up?
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Can I take off the compression socks during the day and wear them again after exercise?
Venous Reflux Exams - 1 answer
I'm wearing my compression socks first thing in the morning, but my exercise routine is in the middle of the day, around 12 am. Is it ok to take them off for exercise and showering, then put them back on? My ex...
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Is it safe to take ibuprofen or Midol around the time of your sclerotherapy procedure?
Sclerotherapy - 1 answer
I have had 2 sclerotherapy procedures, with the 3rd coming this Friday. Is it safe to take midol or ibuprofen around the time of my next session?
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How do you stop the spread of ankle swelling?
Radiofrequency Ablation - 1 answer
I had laser ablation to treat ankle swelling, but had no improvement. The swelling keeps spreading to the feet and now up the legs. Compression garments, keeping feet elevated, walking and dancing have no effec...
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I had hip replacement surgery on Monday. Can I take the compression socks off at night?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I had hip replacement surgery on Monday. Can I take the compression socks off at night?
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Had left GSV and ASV from thigh to groin treated 7 days ago. Large purple vein on inside on leg gone, but hard and tight. Is that normal?
VenaSeal - 1 answer
I mentioned to ultrasound tech when went back for follow-up three days post-procedure. She said normal, but was hoping now that a week has passed it would be gone. Having RL done tomorrow, so just worried how I...
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My fiance has a vein on the side of his forehead. What are his options for removal of this vein? Is this something that can be done in an office?
Laser Vein Treatment - 1 answer
My fiance has a vein on the side of his forehead. What are his options for removal of this vein? Is this something that can be done in an office? What's the cost?
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How long do I have to wait to smoke cigarettes after varicose vein surgery?
Varicose Vein Surgery - 1 answer
I just had surgery today about 9:30 am. I want to smoke a cigarette but I know you have to wait a while after surgery. How long should I wait? Every doctor gave me the runaround; I just want a set answer.
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Can you tell me if having great calf pain still after 6 weeks on Eliquis for a gastrocnemius blood clot is likely?
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment - 1 answer
Difficulty walking. Painful jolts in calf. I'm praying it's not nerve damage. Injury date (slipped onto our dock) was 8/7/18. Diagnosed with a clot 8/31/18. 3 ultrasound over these 6 weeks show the clot is the ...
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Can I sleep with my compression stocking if I have a fractured leg?
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment - 1 answer
Can I sleep with my compression stocking if I have a fractured leg?
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Is it OK for my hands to be uncomfortably squeezed by my large veins when they hang by my side?
Vein Treatments - 1 answer
I inherited large veins, and my hands and wrists seem unproportionate to each other. I don't know if that has anything to do with anything, but you know when your hands go down and gravity fills your veins with...
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I was diagnosed with DVT 1 week ago. I have blood clots in my left lower calf and take Xarelto. Do you recommend compression stockings?
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment - 1 answer
I had a stress fracture on my left upper shinbone a few weeks ago and blood clots formed as a result of leg inactivity. I’ve been suffering from frequent muscle spasms a day and heard that compression stockin...
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How do I keep my heel from hurting with compression?
Compression Stockings - 1 answer
I am 10 years old. I have an ankle sprain and ligament tear. I wear airlock in the morning and ankle compression in the night. My heel starts paining. What to do?
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I wear full-length compression stockings but they push the fluid from my legs to my groin. What should I do?
Lymphedema Treatment - 2 answers
I wear full-length compression stockings but they push the fluid from my legs to my groin and it becomes more uncomfortable and takes a week to clear. What to do? I wear them as had bladder cancer 2017 and was ...
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Is phlebectomy necessary after VNUS procedure?
VNUS - 3 answers
I went to a vein clinic (Dr 1) for my varicose and spider veins and was referred to a vascular surgeon (Dr 2). VNUS was done on my greater saphenous by Dr 2. I'm 3 weeks post-procedure and Dr 1 called today to...
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After VenaSeal, I have pain and bruising running from my knee up to my inner thigh. What should I do?
VenaSeal - 2 answers
I had the VenaSeal procedure on my saphenous vein. I have pain but my doctor won't address it. Now, at 2 weeks, I have bruising running from my knee up to my inner thigh. What should I do?
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What's your advice for a long-haul flight if I have a history of medial gastrocnemius vein thrombosis that is aggravated by air travel?
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment - 1 answer
A recent history of medial gastrocnemius vein thrombosis without any extension into the deep veins, provoked by air travel, treated with Rivaroxaban for 3 months. I am a mid-age male, physically active, no regu...
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Should I continue to wear compression hose after EVLT and phlebectomy if I'm on my feet all day?
EVLT - 1 answer
I had EVLT and phlebectomy. I'm passed the point of wearing compression stockings as part of my post-care treatment. I’m on my feet all day. Should I continue to wear stockings? My concern is getting addition...
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Are large blue/green veins on breasts and forearms normal?
General - 1 answer
Are large blue/green veins on breasts and forearms normal?
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