I had a microphlebectomy below my knee and radiofrequency ablation above on the same leg on the same day. Now, I have neuropathy in that leg from mid-calf to nearly my groin. It's been one month. Are stockings contraindicated with neuropathy?
Compression stockings are not contraindicated with a neuropathy as you describe. This appears to be due to saphenous nerve irritation.
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No
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Not to my knowledge. However, compression stockings may only help a little with your condition, if at all.
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Stockings are only for swelling and won't help neuropathy.
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The neuropathy is most likely due to irritation of the nerve that runs along that vein in the thigh due to the ablation. This happens on occasion and typically improves over the course of the next 6 months, but sometimes as long as a year. Stockings are NOT contraindicated and will not worsen the condition.
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Stockings are NOT contraindicated just because you have neuropathy.
Stockings should be used more cautiously if there is peripheral arterial
disease or your leg shape prevents safe use. For example, your calf shape
forces knee high stocking to roll and choke below the popliteal vein, or
the diameter ratio from your calf to ankle is too great.
Try taking topamax 25mg for your neuropathy, and undergo regular physical
therapy, massages, and exercise. Combined therapy may help you heal faster,
as neuropathy after radiofrequency can often be reversible.
Alex Kim, MD, RPVI
BELLAGIO CLINIC, Medical Director
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Stockings are not contraindicated with neuropathy, but beyond 2 weeks they are not needed for the purposes of the vascular procedure. Sorry to hear of your neuropathy. Typically, and hopefully, your symptoms should abate within a few weeks.
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