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When can I get back to intense resistance training, plyometrics after ablation with microphlebectomies?
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I had my great saphenous vein ablated with radiofrequency and 11 microphlebectomies over my left shin 2 weeks ago. I love to workout—intense workouts with weights, bands, and plyometrics. When can I get back ...
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6 monthss ago I underwent ablation to the right LE at 4 different sites. For several months I had relief but lately I'v had constant throbbing.
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A follow up Doppler exam was negative for DVT. What are other complications? The leg edema resumed.
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After having a radiofrequency ablation on my left knee, I am not feeling any relief from pain. Sometimes I think it is worse. What went wrong?
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After having a radiofrequency ablation on my left knee, I am not feeling any relief from pain. Sometimes I think it is worse. I have tightness and my toes tingle. What went wrong?
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A year after ablation I have burning small vein in my inner thigh. Ultrasound found I have anterior vein reflux. Should I have another ablation?
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A year after ablation I have burning small veins appearing in my inner thigh. It is painful. The ultrasound determined anterior vein reflux, and my doc suggests another ablation. Is it absolutely necessary? May...
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Is a tingling/pricking feeling normal after radiofrequency ablation?
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Two months ago I had radio frequency ablation of my major Saphenous preformed on both legs. Everything has been going great. I'm wearing compression socks daily and just started going back to the gym. Last nigh...
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I am a 60 year old male that suffers from varicose veins. I had one leg stripped of the vein approx 15 years ago, then the other approx 10 years ago.
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Since then, both legs have returned to varicose veins, as bad or worse than before. So far they do not bother me too much physically, but they are horrible to look at, I don't feel comfortable in shorts or goin...
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I had RFA done on my bursa/hip yesterday and during the procedure, I had severe pain down my leg and into my foot.
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The doctor said that was not normal and to call if it persists. Obviously he hit a nerve. The pain was very bad all night and this morning, my leg has improved thankfully, however I have shin splint pain. Is it...
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