I'm 6 months post-op EVTA and I still have throbbing pain in the same place (inside leg at the knee). How long can I expect to deal with this?
Six months ago I had laser ablation on my right leg—greater saph. vein, with several phlebectomies, then later schlerotherapy. I still have throbbing pain sometimes in the same place as pre-op pain (inside leg at the knee). My doctor advised Arnicare, which hasn't helped at all. The pain always occurs when I bend my knee, regardless of whether or not it's bearing weight, but sometimes when leg is straight too (standing & sitting). Massaging internal scar tissue hurts.
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