Radiofrequency Ablation Questions
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Is it appropriate for a mid level physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or ultrasound tech to perform an RFA procedure?
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In view of so many disappointing testimonies regarding EVLT, would you say radiofrequency is a better treatment option for varicose veins?
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I have a couple of varicose veins, but mostly have spider veins. The spider veins have "resisted" treatment (laser) because bigger veins are causing the problem on the surface, as doctors have explained to me. ...
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I've been experiencing pain, warmth and tenderness after radiofrequency ablation. What are these symptoms due to? What should I do?
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I had RF ablation of my left GSV 38 days ago. For the past week, I've been feeling aching pain in my anterior thigh muscles, as well as warmth and tenderness. What are these symptoms due to? What should I do?
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After having nerves burned three weeks ago, I still have a pain level of seven. What can be done next?
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What else can be done? I am tired of losing sleep and feeling pain at all hours of the day.
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Is radiofrequency ablation on varicose veins safe if it's made on a woman in her early 20's before planned pregnancy? Will it affect fertility?
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I'm 27 yrs old with varicose veins. I had laser combined operation on one leg 7 yrs ago. For the current varicose veins, my doctor recommended radiofrequency ablation. My concerns are: Should I made this operat...
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Is there any exercise restrictions after wearing compression stockings for over 2 weeks after having radiofrequency ablation?
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I am a competitive road bike cyclist and have recently had a radiofrequency ablation of the saphenous vein on both legs. I have been wearing compression stockings for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Are there any exercis...
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Is vein ablation safe for those with hereditary lower limb lymphedema?
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My lymphedema is managable with compression stockings, but I have bulging, ropey varicose veins that the doctor wants to ablate. Is it safe to perform on the leg with lymphedema?
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I had RFA done 4 days ago. The RF procedure was done partially to close the GSV. Do my bulging veins on ankle and foot resolve on their own?
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I am 29, male. I had my RFA procedure done on my mid-thigh to groin area 4 days ago and also had stab-phlebectomy on other bulging veins on thigh and part of legs. My question is two-part. My surgeon did RFA pr...
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What can cause pain in the leg 2 years after RF ablation?
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I had RF ablation 2 years ago, followed with 2 treatments of sclerotherapy. After the procedures, I was pain-free for 2 years. 3 months ago, however, the pain came back. It's constant and in the other leg. Wen...
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I had RF ablation on my right leg. The ultrasound 2 days later said no clots, but below where he went in the same big veins are there.
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My right leg had bad swelling in the ankle and foot. I had radiofrequency ablation done, but below where he went in (1 inch below the knee) I still have the same old big veins. Swelling is gone except in the an...
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Is it normal for my leg to feel hot almost 4 weeks after radiofrequency ablation and vein stripping?
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The incisions around my knee area feel hot and hard, but there don't seem to be any other signs that would lead my to think they are infected. The incisions are almost fully healed and there's no redness that i...
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Why does my husband have a large, long, and wide purplish/blue bruise on his inner thigh ten days after an ablation for atrial flutter?
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Is this a normal thing to happen? He and our son moved a washing machine and he pushed it with his leg. This could have caused it, but should it be cause for alarm?
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I had ablation on the inside of my upper thigh 3 days ago. Now, it's very tender high up where my leg connects to my groin. Is this normal?
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I had a blood clot 27 years ago in my groin and it felt like this. Could I have developed another clot? I'm worried.
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Had radiofrequency and laser ablation done 1 month ago. I still have pain in the lower leg.
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Is this normal?
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I am 19 years old and having mild varicosity in both lower limbs. I am an athlete and want to do heavy exercises after treatment. Is that possible?
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I am 132 lbs, and 5 feet 6 inches tall. I want to join the defence.
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Would a saphenous vein ablation help with swelling and restless legs when I have a second pregnancy?
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I had severe reflux and thrombophlebitis in my legs while I was pregnant with my first child, and it led to severe swelling and restless legs. I am very apprehensive to have another child due to how terrible m...
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I had a radio frequency ablation 4 months ago, any problems with doing resisted hip adduction exercises?
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I have been exercising on a regular basis, working out at the gym and cycling. I wanted to add the hip adduction machine at the gym. Is there any problems with doing this, or would it place too much strain on t...
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I am pregnant and have significant pain form my varicose vein. Is it safe to do ablation during pregnancy?
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I am pregnant and have significant pain form my varicose vein. The doctor I am seeing is recommending not to do any procedure and to wait until after delivery. But I am in pain. Is it safe to do ablation during...
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