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Foam Sclerotherapy Questions

Can foam sclerotherapy be performed on the chest area?
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I have thin skin and prominent blue veins on my chest that make me feel self-conscious. Can foam sclerotherapy be used on the chest? If so, would the treatment rid the ugly blue veins? I want to feel more beaut... Read more
I pulled a muscle after sclerotherapy treatment, should I return to my doctor? What symptoms should I look out for?
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I had 2 veins in my calf injected 2 months ago. I was doing yoga and I think I pulled a muscle in my groin 2 weeks ago. The pain is still there and hurts down my leg. Just wondering if I should go to the doctor... Read more
Are the foam sclerotherapy treatments working like they should?
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I have had foam sclerosants injected into three veins, two of which have gone hard. The last vein in the back of my thigh feels the same as before and it disappears when I lie down, as if blood is still traveli... Read more
I developed thrombophlebitis after EVLT and foam sclerotherapy, what should I do?
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I had EVLT performed on both legs. A week later, I had a foam sclerotherapy treatment. I developed thrombophlebitis following the procedures, and was given ibuprofen 600 for 2 weeks. I am finding that I still h... Read more
Can foam sclerotherapy agents be transmitted through my milk to my baby?
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I need a pelvic vein embolization using coils and foam sclerotherapy. I have been told that i need to wean my child because the blood/ vein walls behave differently while breastfeeding and that the foam sclerot... Read more
How soon after foam sclerotherapy can I begin to play sports?
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I've had a very big vein stripped from my leg, and I'm now having foam injections once a week in both my legs. I play a high level of netball. Is it OK to play sports after having the injections? The vein still... Read more
Is sclerotherapy the right treatment for buldging veins on the feet, or is there a better procedure?
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I have bulging veins on my feet that concern me health-wise. Can they be treated using sclerotherapy? Or, is there a better procedure for this particular area? Read more
Can a patient with Wegener's vasculitis be treated with sclerotherapy?
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If a patient has Wegener's vasculitis and is taking methotrexate to treat it, can he/she have sclerotherapy with sotradecol? Read more
How long should I wait to have my spider veins removed following foam sclerotherapy?
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I had EVLT and foam sclerotherapy on my right leg. My Dermatologist suggested using laser to remove spider veins and other discoloration. He would only do this once the underlying problem (reflux) corrected its... Read more
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Can you explain blood clots related to superficial vein thrombosis?
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I am thinking about having foam sclerotherapy and I was once told by a doctor that the blood will clot from the foam and then the foam shrinks the vein. Can you explain this process? How long does the blood clo... Read more
Can I get a full body massage after the Sclerotherapy and, if so, how soon?
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It has been almost 3 weeks since I had the procedure. Is it OK to go for a full body massage? If not, when will I be able to go? Read more
Would foam sclerotheraphy work if I'm taking warfarin?
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My doctor says it's okay but I thought veins had to clot in order for the sclerotheraphy to be successful. Read more
Sjogrens Syndrome and Foam Sclerotherapy
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What concerns should be considered for a Sjogrens Syndrome patient seeking Foam Sclerotherapy treatment? Read more
Is foam sclerotherapy safe with TIA history?
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I had TIA 10 years ago. One vein specialist told me never to have sclerotherapy done for that reason. Another specialist told me he saw no problem whatsoever. Please advise... Read more
is foaming tx safe and effective?
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Is foam sclerotherapy as or more effecfiive as traditional sclerotherapy? Are there more risks? Read more
Alternative Foam Gases
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What alternative gases with shorter half life can be used in foam sclerotherapy? I've had multiple liquid solutions but they just don't seem to have enough efficiency for the amount of veins I am trying to trea... Read more
Leakage of foam sclerotherapy
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I have read on your site that it can be common for sclerotherapy to cause a clot or even possibly travel down the leg into the foot. How common is this? I have had sclerotherapy in the past, but now am apprehe... Read more
Sclerotherapy after EVLT
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I had EVLT in Sept 2009, and since, I cannot get my doctor to treat reticular veins on the lateral sides of my calf on one leg. He tells me to exercise my calves. Why won't he do sclerotherapy on them? Is thi... Read more
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