Endovenous Laser Ablation Questions
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I had EVLT on my great saphenous vein. After two weeks of minimal pain, I'm suddenly experiencing a lot of pain in my inner thigh. Why is this?
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I had EVLT along the entire great saphenous vein with minimal pain for the two weeks following. All of a sudden for the last few days I'm experiencing a lot of pain in my inner thigh. In the morning I wake up w...
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How many days before endovenous laser ablation should I wear compression hose?
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Why do I have a lump on my calf after laser vein removal?
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I had laser vein removal three weeks ago. After one week I noticed a lump at the side of my calf. My surgeon drained the blood from it, but now the lump is back. What should I do?
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I had EVLA 12 weeks ago and still have pain in the knee area. It swells and I can't bend it well or kneel. What should I do?
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My surgeon signed me off after my eight week check. He did an ultrasound and said it looked OK. He said to exercise, take Ibuprofen if it was sore, and that I was still healing. If I exercise, it then gets so s...
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How much risk is involved with endovenous laser ablation? Is there a chance of pain, neuropathy or numbness?
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I have heard about laser treatment for varicose veins and want to know what the risks are. Thanks.
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VenaCure EVLT or radiofreqency ablation. Which is safer?
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Which one has no pain or side effects? My diagnosis is to use UGFS along with ablation. Which ablation is less painful and risky, laser or radiofrequency?
Venaseal is another option but no insurance covers the...
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I had a varicose vein stripped around 8 years ago and it has returned. I was considering ablation. Is this a good option?
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I'm a hairdresser always, and on my feet. I have varicose veins in both legs. I had thread vein treatment post op privately to remove clusters but they are still visible. The unsightly appearance of the veins p...
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I had VNUS Closure 3 weeks ago. Is minor on and off pain near the SF junction normal?
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It is similar to ovulation pain. Borderline protein S deficiency (72, normal range 70-140), was put on 10mg Xarelto for 10 days and then 20mg after second ultrasound came back too close for comfort given my bac...
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I had endevonous laser ablation under a general anaesthetic a week ago! all seems well but concerned as a bumpy lump has appeared bout the size of a
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I had Endevonous laser ablation under general anaesthetic 1wk ago! So far very pleased but a bit concerned as a bumpy soft lump has appeared at the top of my thigh! It isn't painful to touch! But sore if I pres...
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Is it normal to have drastically prominent varicose veins in my feet post abrasion of my R. great saph. last summer? They weren't a problem prior.
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Hello! I'm a 28 year old female who just the last few years has had vein issues. I'm not overweight and am active. I had bad reflux in my right leg, so I had my right great saph. abrasion done last summer. The ...
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I'm 9 days out from having an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), and in my mid-inner thigh and calf, I'm having a serious numbing feeling.
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I called my vascular surgeon and his office said it's fine. I did have the ultrasound two days after. No clots found, and they said the veins were closed. The area in my calf is still very tender but I'm ok wit...
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I had endovenous ablation of varicose veins today. I am due to have abdominoplasty in 6 weeks, is the timing likely to be a problem?
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I had last-minute call for the varicose vein surgery and didn't really think about the other planned surgery until later. Should I be contacting the surgeon who is to carry out the abdominoplasty, or will I act...
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Endovenous Laser Ablation and practicing hot yoga and crossfit.
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I need to be in a hot room instructing--can I do it within 1-2 days after the procedure?
I want to actually practice hot yoga. How long do I wait?
How long do I wait before returning to Crossfit, and are ...
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Is 35 too young to get saphenous vein ablation when it's just for cosmetic purposes? I have reflux but am I setting myself up for even more problems?
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I'm considering getting an ablation for my spider veins. They are very visible and I am bothered by them cosmetically. I am in shape and done having children. Is now the best time to get it done before it progr...
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I am scheduled for GSV ablation on my left leg on a Friday and then the right leg 72 hours later on Monday.
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Are my procedures too close together?
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I had an EVLT with microphlebectomy on one leg three days ago. I was wondering if using a foam roller (a self-massage tool) is OK.
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I have the OK from my doctor to do some short easy runs for the next two weeks. I usually do so before I run to help keep my muscles loose and warmed up. With the procedure, I wasn't sure if the pressure on my ...
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Can deep vein function improve after laser ablation of the great saphenous vein?
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I have reflux in my deep veins and in my great saphenous vein. So, will laser ablation improve the blood flow in the superficial veins, improve deep vein function, or improve both?
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Had an EVLT three months ago. Still have pain.
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Still in slight pain, tender to the touch, tight and it burns, sometimes stabbing on my inner thighs down past my knees. My legs still swell very bad in the middle of my work day. They look lumpier and more bro...
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I have pain and tenderness in the lower calf area that is concentrated near my ankle after an EVLT done 3 weeks ago. What is causing this?
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I have pain and tenderness in the lower calf area that is concentrated near the ankle after an EVLT done 3 weeks ago. This symptom has been persistent for 1 week now. The doctor advised me to elevate my leg as ...
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Is it normal not to bruise after EVLT?
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I had EVLT on my GSV yesterday. I was told there would be a good amount of bruising and some pain as well. I woke up today and still no bruising at all--and very minimal pain. Is this normal?
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