Chronic Venous Insufficiency Care Questions
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Can hemosiderin deposits be treated with lasers?
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Can hemosiderin deposits be treated with lasers?
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It has been 6-8 weeks since my GSV ablation and I have the normal bruising, but within the last couple days a red, sore and warm area has developed.
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It's in a different location on my calf than the rest of the bruising and is more painful. I've had this done before and I didn't have this reaction. I wonder if I should have it checked out or wait a little lo...
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If I have Vnus Closure treatment at age 28, will this prevent my CVI from worsening, or will it at least slow it down?
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I have reflux in my GSV in both legs. I have varicose and spider veins, leg pain, leg heaviness, the works. I am young, but I want to start working on this problem now. My grandfather has CVI and has had two DV...
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I take dafflon twice a day for my varicose veins. I bring it from Lebanon so it is hard for me to get it. Would antistax do the same for me?
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I have recurring DVT in both legs. My groin veins are thrombosed. I have venous eczema, varicose veins, restless legs, burning pain and lymphedema.
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I am taking 600mg gabapentin 3 times a day. I have compression stockings knee high. Can you recommend a solution to help with the pain and gain mobility and strength? I exercise at home.
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What does atrophie blanche mean in relation to CVI?
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I have discoloration on my ankle and top of foot and recently noticed a small white center with a little indentation. From looking online, I am wondering if it is CVI with atrophie blanche on my ankle and foot....
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I had blood clots in deep veins in both my legs in 2001.The bad veins were never removed or fixed. Now I have CVI. I'm 35. Is there a surgery for me?
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I have spider veins and varicose veins on both legs, in my thighs, and elsewhere. I have an ulcer that never opened. My skin is discoloured and my feet can get dark blue if i'm on them too much. I'm in a lot of...
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Why am I still having swelling and pain flare ups in my left leg after procedure done 2 years ago?
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Both legs had Laser procedure. The right leg is healed. The left leg swells daily and with frequent pain. I followed up with Vein doctor, saw a Neurologist, and got a 2nd opinion of another vein doctor. No DVTs...
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I have had 4 doctors look at my swollen and painful ankle . xrays, mri, venous duplex. Only finding was right leg GSV AK rfx of 1677.
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I've been wearing compression socks for four days with little effect. I have no idea where to turn to next. Suggestions?
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Is Hirschsprung's disease connected to having a vein insuffiency knowing your body is 80 percent lymphatic?
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Is also cancer a trigger to these conditions?
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Does this ultrasound finding suggest CVI?
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Based on my swelling and discoloration my doctor thought I have CVI but after ultrasound he said "all of your veins work normally and I do not see anything to account for your swelling," but the report says: "...
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I've had 4 DVTs over a 25 year period and now I'm almost 58 years old. I'm having spasms in my "bad" leg at night. Is it related to bad veins?
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My leg is always swollen and the spider veins are worsening in the last few years. I wear a full length support stocking at night. I have strange sensations in the leg that feels like things crawling inside. On...
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I've had a swollen limb on and off for 9 years. It became constant in 2014, so 3 years of constant swollen left limb. I Am 27 now. What could this be?
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My foot is worse during the day and deflates when I rest. I itch a lot due to the superficial veins. When it's hot the swelling is worse. I was diagnosed with DVT in July 2014 and after 1 injection of heparin t...
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I have extreme weakness and pain in my legs after VNUS closure and sclerotherapy. Was my femoral nerve severed? If so, what can be done?
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I'm a 46 yr old female who had bilateral VNUS closure and sclerotherapy on both legs in 2017. An EMG & nerve conduction study were done. Doc said worst case scenario my femoral nerve was severed. The testing sh...
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I've been treated for Chronic Venous Insufficiency; however, my symptoms haven't improved. What else is going on? Why am I still in pain?
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I've been diagnosed with vein insufficiency for several years now. I've been treated in both legs. On my right left, I've had Vein Ablation (2 years go) and on the left, I had Sclerotherapy (last year).
I sti...
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Can livedo reticularus be treated and cured If it isn’t related to autoimmune disease at all?
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Could this be the beginning of more varicose veins?
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I had Venous Ablation 8 months ago and healed fast with no problems until the last few days. I've had a burning sensation in my lower legs and around the ankles.
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Are my stockings too tight?
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I got some custom stockings by a brand called venosan. I got XL in the lowest compression. To knees with open toes. I have venous insufficiency. The thing is they leave a nasty deep red ridge in my feet, ankles...
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Should I wait until I stop birth control before getting vein ablation and stripping?
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I had vein ablation and stripping 6 years ago, then I got pregnant and developed varicose veins again. They seem to be getting worse since starting birth control 20 months ago. I’ve read some things about how...
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What is the difference between the VNUS procedure and the Medtronic Fast Closure procedure? Are these two procedures the same?
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Have not had any treatment yet. I just turned 76 and have had pain when walking about a block. I also have a lot of swelling if I'm on my feet all day. My doctor is recommending the Medtronic Closure procedure....
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