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How long do the results of varicose vein treatment last?
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I'm in my early 30's. My doctor said that my varicose vein will be a lifelong problem because it is inherited and genetic. If I get treated, how long can I expect the results to last? How often would I have to... Read more
Is it safe to consume large amounts of caffeine (not coffee but preworkout mix for the gym) after having EVLT and partial vein removal?
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I had endovenous laser treatment as well as some bulging veins removed about 2 months ago. I started going back to the gym last week. No heavy lifting, but still good intense workouts. I normally take a prework... Read more
I have normal tightness/discomfort after EVLT of the GSV in my right leg. Can I go back to jogging a few weeks later as it heals?
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I just had treatment in my right leg. I am experiencing usual tightness and discomfort in my inner thigh, and some in my ankle. I have been walking 3 miles daily. Today, I'm having EVLT for my SSV in the same l... Read more
Can EVLT be done after vein stripping surgery?
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I had vein stripping surgery 11 years ago, but my feet have gotten worse. Is it safe to have an endovenous laser treatment after vein stripping surgery? Will I still have enough veins to support my legs? I am 4... Read more
Why would pain shift from one leg to the other after EVLT/phlebectomy?
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I had varicose veins in both legs, but only pain in the right. Three weeks ago I had EVLT and a phlebectomy on the right leg. However, two weeks after the procedure I had intense pain in the leg that was treate... Read more
Why are my veins still huge after EVLT?
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I had EVLT in April of this year. I still have huge varicose veins. They are not painful anymore but I was under the impression my legs would look better cosmetically. Read more
I had EVLT done on both of my legs approx 2 years ago because of spider veins on feet/ankles from reflux.
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Since then I’ve experienced swelling in both my ankles. I’ve had 2 ultrasounds by different doctors and no one can find anything wrong. I had no swelling before and now deal with it daily. Any thoughts as t... Read more
What is the difference between ELAS, EVLT and ELVES?
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And which one would be better? Read more
Can an EVTL treatment cause my skin to peel?
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I had a procedure on my calf and after couple days my thigh began peeling. Is that normal? Read more
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My doctor wants to treat the greater and lesser saphenous veins in both legs on the same day, is this appropriate?
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My doctor wants to treat the greater and lesser saphenous veins in both my legs with EVLT and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy in the same session (that's a total of 4 veins). Am I likely to have more complicati... Read more
Pins and Needles - Pain after EVLT
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so 2 months after a gr.saph. evlt, I get pain which feels like pins and needles around my foot, as well as pain on the sole of my foot when pressing down. Whereas before I never had any of these, just swelling ... Read more
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... Read more
Is EVLT effective permanently?
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How long will EVLT continue to be effective? Is ELVT a permanent cure and are the results long term? Is conventional surgery more effective? Read more
Can EVLT be performed if someone has deep vein reflux?
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I have been diagnosed with reflux in the deep vein, and also in the greater saphenous vein. Can I do the EVLT procedure on my great saphenous vein while I have the reflux in the deep vein? One of the doctors I ... Read more
Can EVLT get rid of my muscle strains and night cramping?
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I've been considering endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for two years. I'm an active 50 year old female who runs. For more than six years I've had frequent muscle strains of the lower leg and calf while doing a... Read more
Are the symptoms I'm having 9 months after EVLT normal?
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I had EVLT on my right leg in July 2013. The doctor noted my GSV "stump" was a little long at my postoperative ultrasound. It healed well, but now I'm having pain at the stump, or so I believe. Could I be devel... Read more
Is it OK to undergo EVLT while being treated for Lyme disease?
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My right leg has reflux, and I needed the surgery 5 years ago but chickened out. Now I'm being treated for Lyme disease and the vein situation has worsened. Is it okay to have an endovenous laser treatment (EVL... Read more
Is it normal for endovenous laser treatment to cause extreme pain?
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I had endovenous laser treatment yesterday. Prior to the procedure, I was given half of a small anti-anxiety pill. I was in so much pain and could feel the needles going deep into my veins. I wish they would ha... Read more
What should I do about inner thigh varicose veins after EVLA and sclerotherapy?
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I had an EVLA and sclerotherapy 8 months ago. I had a large varicose vein under my knee. Six months later I started having inner thigh pain and now I notice bumpy veins coming out and my whole thigh loses firmn... Read more
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