EVLT Questions
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Is numbness and pain normal after EVLT?
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I had EVLT done on my rt leg three weeks ago. I still have pain and walk with a limp. It hurts to straighten my knee fully. It's as if the back of my knee is "tight". I got a large blister on my thigh and am c...
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Can I get phlebectomy for surface blue veins?
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I had EVLT done on both legs 6 months ago and stab on the back of my calves for varicose bulging. Now I noticed superficial blue veins on the tops of my thighs and calves. Can I get phlebectomy for these or sh...
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What is the difference between ELAS, EVLT and ELVES?
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And which one would be better?
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EVLT Vs. VNUS closure procedure: Which is better?
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I wanted to know which procedure is better, safer and less painful? I went to two different vein specialist, and one is recommending EVLT but the other says that VNUS is better and less painful. Is this true?
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Is EVLT worth doing?
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I had an ultrasound and have varicose veins in 3 areas on my legs. Most are hidden, only one vein is bulging. What am I risking by NOT having EVLT done? I'm worried about EVLT's side effects, e.g., blood clots....
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Is having three EVLTs scheduled for three days in a row safe?
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They are each around midday to have a 24-hour gap. But should I wait longer than that?
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Very odd pain after excercising
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Had evlt 2 wks ago. I started my normal workout routine 7 dys ago. Id been feeling great with Arnica Cream, then 2 days ago while exercising I got a bad pulling pain & big knot.My doc says go to primary doc? Wh...
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Daily wearing of compression stockings after EVLT procedure
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I have a family history of varicose veins, and recently had a EVLT. Because I do not want to go through this procedure again, would it be harmful for me to wear a lower grade compression stocking now, for the r...
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Why is leg (upper thigh) still numb after ELVT procedure? Are the compression stocking not fitting well to blame?
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Had ELVT procedure today, doctor informed that anesthesia will go away within 1-2 hours, it is almost 6 hours later and upper leg still numb, it the compression hose causing this because it doesn't fit right? O...
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Veins bulging even after 4 EVLTs
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I had 4 EVLTs performed. It has been 1 year since my last procedure, and my veins still bulge out slightly (giving the appearnce of cellulite in front of thigh) after running or standing on my feet. What gives?...
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Radiowave ablation resulted in cooking blood and now have vein open with one big clot. Doctor says it may be absorbed by the body and vein will open.
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Radiowave ablation resulted in cooking the blood in the vein to form one big clot that is holding the saphanous vein open. It is stopping the blood from going backwards, but doctor said my body may absorb the ...
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Microphlebectomy or EVLT with Sclerotherapy?
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1 year ago I saw a doctor who said I needed a microphlebectomy for the varicose veins on my right calf. I never did it as I was worried about recuperation. I recently went to a new doctor who said I need evlt a...
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Will having EVLT affect athletic performance?
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I am a few weeks from possibly having EVLA on my leg and am panicking as I am a competitive runner and fitness enthusiast. I have read a lot of different opinions about exercise post-treatment and am concerned ...
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Is a bulging vein and severe pressure normal after my EVLT with microphlebectomy?
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I had my procedure yesterday and felt severe pressure off and on when standing yesterday and took the bandages off today. I noticed one large vein that still seems to bulge in the back of my knee. I had 25 micr...
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Will EVLT eliminate the veins on the bottom of my legs?
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I am 34 years old male and have bulging varicose veins on the bottom of my legs. I went to see a vein specialist and he recommended EVLT. The EVLT will be done on the upper part of my leg only, up to the knee. ...
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Intense pain righr after EVLT.
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I had evlt earlier today and I'm now experiencing pretty intense pain on my inner thigh to the point where I am limping and close to tears. This is coming from someone who has had past instances of stitches, br...
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Sharp pain along vein path.
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I had an EVLT procedure 16 days ago & the last 2 days I have a sharp, intermittent pain goes from the insertion site to groin area along the vein path. It only happens when I'm not wearing the compression hose....
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Why would this bulging vein STILL be visible ?
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After having the EVLT procedure 14 days ago and wearing the prescribed compression stocking for 10 days as instructed I now see that the varicose vein has not entirely 'vanished'. Does this take time for the ve...
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Can EVLT be done if you have vascular & arterial disease?
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Can the EVLT proceedure be done if a person has vascular & arterial disease? I am 71, not overweight, no diabetes, and very active.
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I had EVLT on each leg and my ankle is swelling.
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I had EVLT on the GSV and LSV in each leg. I have pitting edema in my ankles and feet- I'm 3 months post procedures, and never had any swelling before procedures. I was told I needed this EVLT before I could...
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