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Blood was drained from my GSV 5 weeks after EVLT. Is this normal?
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I had EVLT about 5 weeks ago on my GSV (from ankle to thigh, and the vein is close to the surface). Yesterday, I went back to see the doctor for my scheduled appointment and because the whole GSV was painful th...
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Will EVLT help with leg swelling?
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Other than some bulging and pain, my main problem regarding my veins is my feet and ankle swelling. I have been diagnosed with veinous insufficiency. Will EVLT help the swelling?
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I had an EVLT for my great saphenous vein. Two days later, got cellulitis in my leg.
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A week later, I went to the ER. Currently taking clindamycin. Leg is numb from below knee into the foot when standing. When laying down, I don't have the numbness. Is it something to do with blood flow after ha...
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12 days post EVLT, and I am still experiencing pain and a lump in my calf
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Is this normal for EVLT patients? If not, what can I do to resolve this issue?
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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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Can an EVLT treated vein appear as a DVT in an ultrasound?
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My husband had EVLT done about 10 years ago. Recently, he had as ultrasound of his leg veins and was diagnosed with a DVT. Could it be the result of the EVLT procedure he had?
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How common are EVLT/microphlebectomy complications? Also, when can I expect to feel well enough to return to work?
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I had EVLT/microphlebetomy (16 sites with a stitch or two at each site) 4 wks ago. I could not walk or use my leg normally for 3 wks due to pain in my inner and upper thigh. My doctor diagnosed a thermal burn t...
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I've had stabbing pains since my EVLT over a year ago. What can I do?
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I had EVLT on my greater saphenous vein over a year ago. Ever since, I have had stabbing pains along the removed vein, inside my leg. It usually occurs when I am standing or walking, but not always. Some days t...
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I had 3 sessions of saline sclerotherapy for deep veins (legs) 15 yrs ago. Do I have enough veins to have a varicose vein removed?
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I was advised 15 yrs ago that I should have further sessions and may need treatment in the future. I have been recommended ELT recently by a specialist to remove one further vein per leg, as I have 2 very large...
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Is the pain I'm experiencing after EVLT normal?
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I had EVLT 2days ago and for past two nights as soon as I lay down I have a lot of in my lower leg. I have to sit up in order to fall asleep. Is this normal? Should I contact the person who treated me?
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EVLT with combined superficial and deep vein insufficiency
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I have been diagnosed with significant reflux in my femoral vein and greater saphenous vein following pregnancy. Would EVLT help or is it contraindicated because of the deep vein insufficiency? I have heaviness...
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How is tumescent anesthesia used for EVLT, and does it have to be given with general anesthetic too?
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Do local anesthetics also protect nerves and tissues against damage during EVLT with local anesthetics? Should the local anesthetics be given during the procedure with general anesthetic? Do the doctors apply o...
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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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Swollen ankle before EVLT procedure, will it go away?
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My ankle was swollen for quite some time before I had the EVLT procedure a few days ago. My doctor said he thought it was swollen due to the incompetence of my saphenous vein. If that's true, how long should it...
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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 does every doctor have different answers for how soon you can fly after EVLT?
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We are traveling from Chicago to Hawaii 2 weeks after EVLT, with a stop in Pheonix, AZ. I've scoured answers on the site to determine when is a good time to fly after the procedure, but I've noticed that the ti...
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