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Surgery 12-20-17 Left Leg Open Wound Since August 2017. I've been going to wound clinic for treatment, no improvement. Hospitalization 4 days.
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Surgery 12-20-17. Open wound, L leg. Drainage continues. Non-stick gauze sticks to wound. I am experiencing dizziness and double vision since the surgery/ I am also very drowsy. Yes I take medication but it has...
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My doctor wants to treat my upper saphenous vein with EVLT, stopping at the knee. Will this stop the pain in my lower saphenous veins?
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Ten days ago I had laser ablation on the Vein that runs from my groin to my ankle on my left leg. Is this pain normal?
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On the calf where he did the cut at around that is Very tender. It hurts and I can barely put weight on my leg and walk. Is this normal and how long will I hurt like this?
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When is endovenous laser ablation not effective in varicose vein treatment?
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Could this surgery possibly hinder your walking ability?
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Late September I had the surgery. I wore compression for 2 weeks and had the normal swelling and bruising. After compression were off my knee swelled up 3 times the size of my other one. I return to my vein doc...
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Why do I have a numb/tingling feeling in legs, constant pain, tissue loss and increased varicose veins following laser ablation a year ago?
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I had numerous sessions of laser ablation with my cardiologist a year ago. I think I was her first patient. I’ve had severe pain since; I wear compression stockings everyday. I developed many new varicose vei...
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Is it OK to take omega 3's after endovenous laser ablation?
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Is it normal to have a blood clot and pain in GSV four months post venous ablation?
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I was diagnosed with stage 2 venous insufficiency of the left leg. The cardiologist performed ablation of GSV in mid June 2017. I presented to local ER the next day with cellulitis, elevated D-Dimer and the ult...
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It’s been 7 months since EVLT on my leg veins and I noticed a lot of veins on my feet on the side and the bottom. Is this normal?
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Also about two months ago I started to have heel pain and burning in my right foot. My doctor told me to wear inserts in my shoes, and I am. The pain and burning only happens in the morning and night. Did the E...
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Is it normal to develop lymphedema in my lower leg and ankle after laser vein ablation?
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Also, the same leg is a light reddish color about halfway down the calf to my ankle.
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I had ablation on my right leg 5 days ago; my untreated left leg now seems worse. My left leg and arm feel heavy and tired. Why is this?
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I got an ablation of the greater saphenous vein done on 9/1/17, since then my knee area has been completely numb and I can not feel anything.
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My doctor stated during post op that he's never had a patient have that but that it should go away in a couple of months or I would get used to it. Is this something to be concerned about? Should I go see anoth...
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Is vein removal and ablation safe since I had CMPD tib/fib complicated by severe osteomylitis and other complications?
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I have pain from vein issues. In my initial consult. the doctor said I have a few veins that need removal and require ablation. I had a CMPD tib/fib complicated by severe osteomylitis of the tibia. I lost a lot...
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I need to know if it is important for me to have endovenous laser ablation and what will happen if I wait?
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The way the ultrasound tech explained it to me made me feel that my issues were pretty serious and need to be taken care of. I have a son-in-law who is an internal medicine doctor and he is questioning whether ...
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I had the great Saphnenous closed from mid thigh to groin. I now have developed several spider veins along the inner thigh from mid thigh to knee.
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I am wondering if this is because the vein is still leaky? Would sclrtotherapy on the remaining great saphenous alleviate the spider veins and prevent future ones from forming?
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I had a EVLT two months ago. I still have the same symptoms and I can still feel the closed off vein. Is this normal?
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There's a thick vein from my inner thigh all the way down to my lower calf just sitting there. There's some pain and discomfort along with swelling of the ankle.
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I have piriformis syndrome and fibromyalgia. I'm due to have EVLA. Will I be able to hold my legs in the disired position for long enough?
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Restless legs are also a problem for me.
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Why is my skin so sensitive after bilateral radiofrequency ablation surgery?
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I had bilateral radio frequency ablation surgery to close veins in both legs. On my right calf I had some of the problematic vein also removed. After two weeks of wearing compression stockings I removed them, b...
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Will they give me something to relax me and for pain before EVLT since there's no anesthesia involved?
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I'm having endovenous laser ablation done on my left great saphenous vein.
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I was diagnosed with an uncontrolled blood clot after two ablations. What does this mean?
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I have non healing ulcers. I had two ablations in the left leg last week. I had an ultra sound and everything looked good, but I had an uncontrolled blood clot. What does that mean? I had multiple blood clots i...
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