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Is Vasculera good for my heavy and achy legs caused by venous insufficiency?
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I am taking diosmin complex (500 ml) daily (Life Extension brand). I have been using it for about 2 weeks now. It seems to be reducing my symptoms of heaviness and achiness. I am afraid the supplement is not pu...
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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...
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The deep, blue veins in my shoulders, arms, chest, and legs are very visible. Should I be concerned?
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I don't think this is a new symptom, as I have never really paid attention to it before. I have always had remarks of "Oh I love this type of vein" when getting blood drawn, but recently I have noticed how visi...
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Why do the veins of my arms appear like small bumps?
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The veins of left arm appears to be normal but recently on my right arm when I lower my hand the vein pops out abnormally. The veins look weird, like pimples, but bigger. I don't feel any pain but they are frea...
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Is it possible to have varicose veins within the buttocks?
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After walking on cement floor, I get an abdomen that feels rigid. It's hard to walk, feels like my bowels stop up because it gets constricted. After a 10 pound baby, I just know I have veins on my butt and clo...
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Why do I have a dull, heavy, aching feeling when I wear compression socks? How can this be fixed?
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I have worn 20-30 mmHg compression socks. My left leg has a dull, heavy, aching feeling when I wear the socks. My right leg is fine. I recently went down to 15-20 mmHg but the same thing is happening. Why is th...
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Does taking 325 mg of Aspirin daily cause your veins to collapse?
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I had to be stuck 6 or 7 times to get 4 tubes of blood because my veins kept collapsing.
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When above my heart, veins in my arms are sunken in not just smaller but be below surface. I've been taking spironolactone and estradiol valerate
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Been taking meds for about two years. Have tapered to a low dose. Have an endocrinologist appointment in a month. Haven't really had any other symptoms but some anxiety induced ones.
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I'm walking on concrete for 8 hours. Is it OK to wear compression stockings?
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I don't have any problems with my feet or legs. I am a 46 year old man.
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Will losing weight help with leg swelling?
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My right leg swells to a 1/2 inch bigger than what it is in the morning. I had an echo cardio gram stress test and an ultra sound which all came back good. My doctor says I have pitting edema. I am overweight...
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I developed a black spot and the veins in my penis shaft became pronounced after having sex for the first time. What is this?
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A black spot appeared on the penis shaft over the time period of 2 months after my wedding or having sex for the first time. Along with the black dot, veins at the penis shaft appeared suddenly. It has changed ...
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Who treats a pseudoaneurysm of the groin?
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I have a pseudoaneurysm in my groin. I'm trying to figure out which medical professional I should see for treatment. Who do you suggest?
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Can severely painful knees, hips, and lower back be related to chronic venous insufficiency?
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I suffer from severely painful knees, hips, and lower back. Recently my family doctor diagnosed me with chronic venous insufficiency. Can my symptoms be related to CVI?
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Why do I suddently have veins on my eyelids, corners of my mouth, dark circles with visible veins around my eyes, and stretch marks?
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I'm 18 years old and I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia and possible autoimmune disease. My AVISE SLE test came back with an ANA of 1:80 & 9.3 mg/L CRP. Other tests were normal. I didn't do AVISE SLE + CTD....
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How successful is lip venous lake laser treatment?
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What will my lip look like after laser treatment? How long will healing take?
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Would knee injections (Euflexxa) cause problems if I also have varicose veins?
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I have varicose veins and knee arthritis in my left leg. I ruled out having a knee replacement, as I am 86 and refuse to opt for possible blood clots. I had the endovenous ablation on both legs a year ago and g...
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