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Is it safe or high risk to fly during my 4th week of pregnancy? Any harm to my pregnancy?
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I am 4 weeks pregnant and will be travelling by plane and it's a domestic flight (small aircraft). The journey will only take about 1 hour. Read more
Should I test for May-Thurner syndrome before treating my CVI?
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My mom had May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) at the same time as DVT. She had no vein issue her entire life. I was diagnosed with CVI last year. I have achy, heavy legs. Should I test for MTS before treating my CVI? I... Read more
Had laser, phlebectomies and injections nearly 4 months ago. Two months later, I started feeling the same symptoms I was treated for.
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Got an appointment to see what was wrong. I was told everything was ok. Now 4 months later symptoms have worsened. Burning sensation-like feeling on the back of legs exactly were I was treated. Don't know what'... Read more
Can vein ablation still help if my utlrasound report shows mild reflux of the deep vein?
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I've had several ultrasounds at different vein or vascular centers. They all show reflux of my GSV and SSV. But only one vein center reports me having 1 second and 1.5 second of reflux in my deep veins, which ... Read more
Should I be concerned about seeing the veins on the inner part of my right calf?
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I'm a seamstress and sew with my right leg only. When I'm not sewing, I'm driving quite a bit. I've noticed that the veins on my right inner calf are showing a lot more through my skin. Is this normal? No swell... Read more
Is it better to have treatment for venous insufficiency sooner rather than later?
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I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency last year. I am suffering from heavy, achy and burning legs. Compression stockings, walking, elevation and supplements all combined do help some, but I am still feeling... Read more
The veins in my arms and hands are very green and quite large. Can I have them treated?
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I hate my arms and hands and cover them all the time. The veins are very green and quite large as I only have a small frame. Can they be treated? Read more
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I have yellow discoloration 6 months after sclerotherapy. Is this normal? It's very noticeable and runs in a line down both shins and calves.
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It almost looks like bruising, only it runs in two thicker "lines" and it doesn't appear to be getting better. My legs look awful and need to be covered. I Have an appointment in a few weeks with a vascular sur... Read more
I had my greater and lesser saphenous veins abated 4 years ago. I never had swelling before the procedure but now do. What happened? Why is this?
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I went to a vein doctor for cosmetic reasons. They did an ultrasound that showed venous insufficiency and recommended vein ablation. I'm 4 years post op and have a lot of swelling in my leg that I've never ha... Read more
My 11-year-old son has a vein on his left leg above the calve that is swollen.
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Does he need a procedure or can we leave it. Is there any danger in leaving it until he is older? Read more
The medication I was given for the blood clots in my left common iliac vein are not working. What should I do?
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I'm 26 years old. I have blood clots in my left common iliac vein (DVT), and it is secondary to May-Thurner syndrome. While in the hospital, I was given medication. However, it is not working. What should I do?... Read more
The veins in my legs hurt and swell so much during my menstrual cycle that it's hard to walk. What's going on?
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I'm 26 and have 2 kids. The veins in my legs hurt and swell so much during my menstrual cycle that it's hard to walk. What's going on? Read more
I have varicose veins and after doing a lot of squatting, I'm in pain. Did I overdo it? Also, is it normal for the area to be warm to the touch?
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I have had varicose veins for 12 years. Just recently, I began doing things I don't normally do, like a lot of squats. Now, for the past four days, I have a burning sensation and sharp, tender pain. The pain is... Read more
Could I have May-Thurner syndrome?
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I have CVI in both legs. I have heavy and achy legs all the time. My left leg has more severe symptoms than my right leg. But numerous ultrasound reports show very mild reflux on my left leg and significant ref... Read more
Are footless compression hose suitable to wear while hula dancing?
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I wear compression hose daily for varicose veins; I have not had an ablation procedure. I would like to take a hula dance class, and hula is usually done barefooted. I emailed the teacher to see if it's accep... Read more
Do I have vein disease or could my symptoms be caused by something else?
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My lower legs constantly feel heavy, tired and achy. I also have a burning sensation. My ultrasound shows a reflux time range from 5 seconds to 0.7 seconds, but I have no visible signs. Waking up in the morning... Read more
Do I have varicose veins?
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I have some veins protruding after I take a hot shower, or after being on my feet for a day or after a workout. After a night's sleep, they become barely visible. But once I start my days and be on my feet for ... Read more
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