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My ankle is slightly puffy and cold after having two sclerotherapy sessions, what should I do?
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After my 2nd sclerotherapy session my left ankle has been slightly puffy and feels cold. The cold goes up to the back of my lower calf. I wear compression hose daily, yet it doesn't seem to help the cold feelin...
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An ulcer developed near my ankle 2 wks after laser and sclerotherapy. Will applying a bandage for 2 months help it resolve? Or, what do you suggest?
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An ulcer developed near my ankle 2 weeks after laser and sclerotherapy. Here is a picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a1o1r4ojvbjppk/S.jpg The doctor said it would heal by itself if bandaged for 2 months. Is th...
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I had a calf tear 6 weeks after my final sclerotherapy treatment, what precautions should I take?
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I had a class 2 calf tear from playing kickball. This happened 6 weeks after my final sclerotherapy treatment. The pumping effect of my calf is important post-varicose vein treatment. I will be seeing a sports ...
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Why does it take so long for Neurotin to take effect? Also, are full panty compression stockings more effective and why?
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If it takes about 20 mins for an Aleve to take effect, why does it take up to 6 months for Neurotin to take effect like several of you have mentioned? Also, I like to wear thigh-high compression stockings. Are ...
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Why can't I take ibuprofen during treatments?
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I am having trouble walking without limping due to the soreness of the injection sites. If I take ibuprofen (400 mg) once or twice a day, it aids me in my walking. Otherwise, I just want to lie down and not mov...
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Are the green veins that I have throughout my body normal?
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I have a lot of green veins on my legs, calves, even my arms and other parts of my body. Are those on my legs reticular veins, or could they be normal veins? They are very obvious. I never had them until my pre...
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How long does it take to see results from sclerotherapy? How can I tell if the treatment is working?
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Nearly 3 weeks ago I had sclerotherapy performed on the reticular veins in one of my legs. The second leg was treated 1 week ago. How long should it take to see results and how do I tell if is working?
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How do I prevent recanalization of large veins following sclerotherapy?
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To treat my varicocele I had sclerotherapy with polidicanol 5% to close the large veins. Days later, I got the flu. I am worried that my heavy cough and anti-inflammatory vegetarian diet will cause the veins to...
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After sclerotherapy, when can I switch to a lower grade compression stocking?
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It's been 10 days since I had sclerotherapy. I have been wearing 30-40 mmHg compression stockings. When can I switch to 20-40 mmHg compression?
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How many foot veins are safe to inject at one time? Can too much sclerotherapy cause damage?
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Have I done any damage to my veins or have I affected the sclerotherapy procedure by being in the sun tanning?
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I had my first sclerotherapy session 2 weeks ago. Everything is normal after the procedure; however, I just spent 2 days at the beach. Can tanning damage the treated veins or affect the results of the procedure...
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Is it normal to have permanent pain after having extensive sclerotherapy done on all blue surface veins?
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I had all my blue surface veins injected October 2012, leaving me in severe pain that caused me to go mental. After the procedure, my foot was severely inflamed. It eventually settled after 4 months but still a...
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I have cold spots and random aches 13 days after sclerotherapy, is this normal?
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I had sclerotherapy 13 days ago. Since then, I've worn the compression hose as recommended, taking them off when I'm sleeping. I keep getting random aches at the ankle & lower calf and have cold spots/chills th...
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My varicose and spider veins look worse than they did before sclerotherapy, is this normal?
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I had varicose and spider veins treated with sclerotherapy over 6 months ago. I still have dark pigmentation and bruising, and new veins have appeared near the injection sites. It looks so much worse than it di...
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Sclerotherapy did not work on my spider veins, is there another procedure that can rid them?
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I tried sclerotherapy and saw no results. I never shorts, but would like to. Is there another procedure that could rid my spider veins?
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Are large facial veins treatable with sclerotherapy?
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I've been seeking out a laser center and plastic surgeon in Dayton who will treat my large facial veins, but with no success. They've informed me that operating on large veins near the eye socket/cheek bone are...
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