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I had bilateral EVLT 3 weeks ago and now have pitting edma. Is this normal?
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I had EVLT bilateral, with the last leg being done 3 weeks ago. I am having pitting edema and want to know if this can be a side effect of the EVLT? I have continued to wear my compression hose to try and prev...
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Is it normal to have dull pain in my heel after endovenous laser treatment? What should I do?
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I had the greater and lesser saphenous veins treated in my right leg about 3 weeks ago. Since the procedure, I have had dull pain in my heel. At first I thought it was the way I was walking after the surgery, b...
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Is it normal to feel tired a few days after endovenous laser treatment? If so, why does this occur and for how long?
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I just had the endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) and foam sclerotherapy yesterday. I came home and slept a good amount. For the most part, I feel pretty good. I'm a little swollen and achy around the insertion ...
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A week after EVLT an area of my leg turned red and became sore/hot to the touch, should I trust that nothing is wrong?
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I had endovenous laser treatment and a week later I noticed a red area 3 inches above the incision that was sore and hot to the touch. I called the doctor who did the procedure and he said not to worry about th...
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Is it safe to resume weight lifting after EVLT?
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Is it ok to resume weight lifting after EVLT. Will weight lifting or any other intense activities contribute to varicose veins
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Is it safe to stop wearing compression stockings 2 weeks after endovenous laser treatment and phlebectomy?
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I had endovenous laser treatment and phlebectomy. My doctor recommends I wear thigh-high stockings day and night for 2 weeks. Is it safe to completely stop wearing them after this period?
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I have had EVLT on my great saphenous veins on both legs twice. Now I am being told they need to do it again. Is this normal?
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I have had severe venous insufficiency for many years and have had a total of 8 EVLT procedures. I currently get disability because of the problems I have. It makes it difficult to hold a job. My doctor said I ...
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I had endovenous laser treatment 24 days ago. Is it normal for the leg to swell after my first time returning to the gym?
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I had an EVLT done 24 days ago. I started exercising again 1 week ago. I started feeling discomfort in the leg after the last workout. Now my leg is 2 cm bigger in circumference than the healthy leg. There is n...
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Why do I have severe pain 9 days after EVLT?
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Could this be the nerves? I'm a 33-year-old and an athlete in good physical condition. I have been on Percocet since the procedure and want to stop, but the pain is severe in the upper thigh. Ultrasound was nor...
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During my EVLT I could smell and taste a slight "burning” odor. I didn’t feel well during or after the procedure. I was really dizzy. Is that normal?
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During the EVLT laser procedure I really didn't feel well, especially when the laser was on. I felt dizzy and the smell of "burning" freaked me out. Even after I was done, it took me couple hours to feel normal...
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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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How long after EVLT should I be taking ibuprofen?
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I’m a little over a week post-EVLT and I’m not sure how long I should be taking ibuprofen. Much of the initial pain subsided but I still feel like I need it. How long can I safely continue ibuprofen?
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Is it normal to have progressive pain and tightness one week after endovenous laser treatment? ?
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One week after having endovenous laser ablation performed on my great saphenous vein, I am feeling a lot of pulling, stretching pain in my calf. The anterolateral thigh tributary varicosed vein is closing up, ...
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Can you drive home after endovenous laser treatment?
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I was wondering whether you can drive yourself home after EVLT.
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How soon can I run after having EVLT?
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I had endovenous laser treatment on October 23rd. I am due to run a 10K race on November 14th but am concerned that it may be too soon to run that long of a distance. Is it OK?
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What treatment options can you suggest? I have SFJ and GSV incompetence.
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I have very symptomatic pains in my thighs and across the knees. The results of my duplex scan were as follows: SFJ incompetence and GSV incompetence. However, the diameter of my GSV is 3.2 mm and an RF cathete...
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Could i have bleeding post op EVLT?
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If the vein were to refill, could I develop a tear and bleed?
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I had laser surgery on my varicose veins. I thought this would get better but it still burns--worried they damaged my leg. What’s going on?
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I had my surgery at Shelby. Near my ankle has a darker color that burns to the touch.
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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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