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Can I remove my compression stockings to walk on the treadmill?
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It's been 5 day since my 3rd session of sclerotherapy. Can I remove my hose to walk on the treadmill? Otherwise, they keep sagging around my knees. I've been measured for the compression stockings, but always ...
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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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I had all of my veins treated with laser and sclerotherapy injections but my spider veins have come back, why is this happening?
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I had all of my veins (big and small) treated with laser and sclerotherapy injections, but all of my spider veins have reappeared. Why is this happening? I feel like I spent a lot of money for nothing. I have n...
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I have a sudden pain in my left thigh at the back where the injected site is. There is no bruising, but there's a dull ache. Is that normal?
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I had sclerotherapy treatment on both thighs over five weeks ago. The results have been really good, the majority of the red veins have disappeared. I wore compressing stockings for three weeks during the days....
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Can sclerotherapy be used on all skin types?
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I have medium toned skin. Will sclerotherapy work on the backs of my knees?
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What could be done if my doctor possibly injected the wrong vein?
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My Dr performed ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy on one of my great saphenous veins. It has been months and the vein hurts all the time. It feels like I have pitching inside my leg, and it is like I have a tig...
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What kind of painkillers are you given before the procedure?
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How much ibuprofen or other pain killer is used before the procedure?
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How much sodium tetradecyl sulfate in the body is safe?
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I have numerous visible blue veins on chest, arms, hips and legs. My sclerotherapist said these can all be injected with sclerosant in one day. Is it safe to have that much slerosant in my body at once? Also, ...
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Is foot pain normal after Sclerotherapy?
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I had sclerotherapy in the right leg 5 days ago. Last night I had foot pain and couldn't stand on the foot. Today is better but it still hurts. I called my doctor and he said the spider veins treated were super...
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How long after sclerotherapy is it safe to become pregnant? Will the solution affect my future fetus?
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I had an EVLT and phlebectomy 1 year ago, but now there is a branch vein that my doctor wants to take care of with sclerotherapy injections. How long after the procedure is it safe to become pregnant? Will the ...
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Does having MS prevent me from having sclerotherapy?
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I have MS and am totally fine but want to eliminate spider veins on my lower legs and behind my knees. Is sclerotherapy ok to do?
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What is in the saline solution they use in Sclerotherapy?
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What chemicals are in the saline solution and does it have mercury in it and if not what is in it? what are the side effects if any.
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My leg looks worse after sclerotherapy, why is that?
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My first sclerotherapy procedure was 2 years ago, and I have VNUS closure prior. I was happy with the results until now. After my last sclerotherapy procedure 2 months ago, one of my legs looks worse than ever....
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Is sclerotherapy safe for patients with factor V Leiden?
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If sclerotherapy is not safe for patients with factor V Leiden, then what what is the most effective way to treat reticular and spider veins on the lateral legs?
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What should I do if my ankle has been hurting for nearly two months?
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Might I need Sclerotherapy?
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How long after the procedure do I have to wait before I can tan?
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How long after the procedure do I have to wait before I can tan?
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I have been having foot problems after Sclerotherapy, couldit be related to the procedure?
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After having sclerotherapy 6 weeks ago, now I am having intense pain in my foot and am having trouble walking on it. is this normal? The physician says it is not related to the sclerotherapy or vein stripping...
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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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Can sclerotherapy effectively treat facial veins?
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There is a large vein on my face that doesn't appear to be a broken capillary or spider vein. Could sclerotherapy be used to treat it, or would something else be better?
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