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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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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 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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I had EVLT done 4 days ago. Now it looks like there is a clear long blister. Is this normal and what should I do?
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The tightness is still there, and it’s difficult to walk A LOT. I have been elevating my leg, wearing the compression sock when I leave the house. I have also been taking Tylenol, and been using the Arnicare ...
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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?
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Had EVL ablation of saphenous vein 6 weeks ago. Still have pain and cramping in calf. Normal?
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6 weeks after EVL ablation of saphenous vein I still have pain and cramping in calf and soreness near my groin. All of this comes and goes. There's no general swelling. Usually feels better if I'm moving. Do I ...
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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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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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Three months post-EVLT and 2 months post-sclerotherapy, I still have pain & heaviness. Why is this happening? What should I do?
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Three months post-EVLT and 2 months post-sclerotherapy, I still have pain & heaviness. Also, the injection sites are still very sore. My doc said I should be fine by now since my ultrasound looks OK. I was rele...
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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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My inner thigh is cold, mottled in appearance, numb and oozing cold fluid. Is all of this normal after EVLT? Should I return to my doc?
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I had EVLT today and noticed a spot on my inner thigh was very cold. The cold spot is mottled in appearance and is numb. The procedure was done 12 hrs ago. There is also cold fluid oozing from the treatment si...
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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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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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Is paresthesia likely permanent 1 yr after EVLT?
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I had EVLT 1 year ago and still have paresthesia to my right lateral ankle. Is this likely to be permanent? I was told it should resolve in 6m-1yr.
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My leg is swollen, red and itchy two days after EVLT. Should I be concerned? Is this normal?
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I had the endovenous laser ablation procedure two days ago on my lower calf. My leg is swollen, slightly red and itchy. Should I be concerned?
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How long does it take for numbness in the right foot and ankle to subside after EVLT?
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It's been 7 months since I was treated with endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). My right foot and ankle are still numb. When will the numbness go away?
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I had EVLT a year ago and my legs are still painful. I now have varicose veins. What are my options if I don't want another ablation?
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I had EVLT a year ago and my legs are still painful. I now have varicose veins, too. I had another ultrasound and it found an accessory vein is refluxing. This wasn't the case before. I don't want another ablat...
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Should I be concerned if I have shooting pain up and down my treated leg?
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I had a cauterization procedure three months ago. Doc said it was successful, but two weeks ago I began having shooting pain up and down the vein in my leg, starting about where they put the catheter in. Should...
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