I am nearly two months post-EVLT and just found two lumps on my calf two or three days ago. There is no accompanying pain until I push on the lumps. I exercise regularly. I sit at a desk most of the day but get...
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I'm a 36-year-old female based in Ireland. I had surgery 9 days ago, where they made a groin incision and some smaller incisions down my right leg to my calf. I'm finding the recovery very hard. My right leg is...
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I had EVLT and phlebectomy on my leg. My procedure was 1 1/2 wks ago. Went to my follow up and took the steri-strips off—everything looked good. Two days after follow-up, I noticed tenderness, redness, a litt...
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I have been going to physical therapy for lymphedema since 2011. Is there a specialist who can do more? The lymphedema is in my left arm and the upper torso surrounding the area. A scar from the surgeries I've ...
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I had intensive light pulse treatment combined with laser 3 years ago. I'm now 77 years old and want to treat brown spots as well as other signs of aging, including red veins. Is it advisable?
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I have very tired calves & heels that come primarily from walking all day at my job. I work between 28-37 hours weekly (it varies). My step count averages between 11,000-14,000 steps monthly. I have tried Epsom...
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I'm 80 years old and have knotty veins at the top of my left leg. I don't have any pain. I walk 8,000 steps a day. I bought compression stockings from the same company online to hopefully keep from having furth...
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A nurse has been injecting my reticular veins and spider veins. This time around, she said she will only inject the spider veins. I'm not comfortable with this as I believe the reticular veins are feeding my sp...
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My doctor prescribed compression stockings. I ordered the full pantyhose type. Are there any disadvantages to these? I seem to be experiencing stomach cramps and constipation.
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I've had sclerotherapy treatment on the back on my calf to reduce the size of my varicose vein. I am looking to get 3D Lipo, also known as fat freezing or CoolSculpting, on the back of the treated calf. How lon...
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My 74-year-old stepmom is diabetic and has had open heart surgery. She is being told she can have the ClosureFast procedure to treat her varicose veins, which are very bad. She's nervous. Is ClosureFast safe fo...
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I just had the endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) and foam sclerotherapy yesterday. I came home and slept a good amount. For the most part, I feel pretty good. I'm a little swollen and achy around the insertion ...
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I had sclerotherapy on my right inner thigh, calf, and knee 3 weeks ago. Blood was already trapped and drained from behind the knee at 2-weeks. Now, blood has become trapped in several other areas that feel har...
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I am an overweight 57-year-old lady who does not get much exercise. For many months now I have had four bulging veins lined up in a row. They are the size of small golf balls and are located at the front of my ...
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I am 34 years old and in good health; I exercise daily. I've been diagnosed with reflux in the deep veins (at 2.5 and 4 seconds). What are my treatment options? Is compression possible? What about my prognosis?...
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My leg is swollen and dark from cellulitis. I was given antibiotics and told to wear support stocks because I have a vascular problem, too. I need the right stocking for my leg. Can you help?
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