VNUS Questions
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After the VNUS closure, is it normal to have a numb/tingling sensenation following exercise?
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I waited three weeks before exercising, although I did walk following the VNUS procedure. The day after I exercised, I started experiencing mild pain, numbness and tingling in my lower leg and foot. It is worse...
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How long will my symptoms last? My doctor thinks I have phlebitis.
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I have had warmth, tenderness and mild swelling in my medial knee since my VNUS procedure 6 wks ago. About a week ago, my knee; flared up after increasing the amount of walking. I followed up with my MD and the...
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Is VNUS the same as EVLT?
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They sound kind of the same. Can they both treat varicose veins?
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How soon after VNUS closure can I have sex? Is it normal to have pain in the untreated leg? What's the risk of getting a blood clot after treatment?
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Hello! I just had the VNUS closure procedure 4 days ago. When is it OK to have sex again? Also, I noticed that I'm experiencing a bit of pain in the opposite leg that I didn't have surgery on. Is that normal? C...
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Is leg weakness normal after VNUS treatment?
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I had VNUS (Radio Frequency Ablation and Microphlebetomy) under general anesthesia on 5/17/2012. I am experiencing leg weakness and some pain which is causing me to walk with a limp. Recovery seems to be hard...
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Is it normal to get a blood clot after VNUS closure? Is my doctor giving me the right aftercare?
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I had VNUS closure 8 weeks ago, but I'm still experiencing a lot of soreness in my calf. I'm limping and can't walk very well. I went back for my checkup, and they said I have a blood clot in my muscle. The doc...
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PAD vs. ARTERIAL
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What is the difference between PAD & Arterial disease? If you have arterial disease & PAD should you wear compression stockings?
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How serious is venous reflux? Will the diseased veins be better after VNUS closure?
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My husband is 34 years old and has horrible varicose veins. The doctor told him that he has reflux in a number of the superficial and deep veins. It was recommended that he get a VNUS closure. How serious is ve...
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Do I have to be put to sleep during the VNUS closure procedure?
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I have a VNUS closure next week and the paper work says they will put me to sleep. Is that really necessary? Could I request to stay awake during the procedure? Also, when will I be able to use the elliptical m...
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I am having severe groin pain after a venus closure procedure. The pain has gotten worse and I'm unable to stand on the left leg. Is this normal?
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I am having severe groin pain after a venus closure procedure. The pain has gotten worse and I'm unable to stand on the left leg. It also swells. Is this normal?
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I just had Endovenous Ablation performed a week ago ( VNUS CLOSUREfast). Is it common to notice different veins becoming more noticeable than before?
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Veins that I never noticed before have become more noticeable and larger on the treated leg. It seems as if it has caused the other veins to enlarge because of the rerouting of the bloodflow. Is this just a h...
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Is VNUS performed under general or local anesthesia?
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I need to undergo VNUS procedure on both saphenous veins and my doctor says that it can only be done under general anesthesia. I have read on this site and other that it is usually performed under local anesthe...
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How safe is the VNUS closure procedure?
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I just turned 23 years old & I have venous reflux in both of my legs, which has been causing me great discomfort. I have to have the VNUS closure procedure performed within the next month or so. How safe/effect...
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Is edema and pain in the calf normal after VNUS closure?
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I just had VNUS closure 3 days ago. Right after the procedure was done, I could see large amounts of swelling in my upper leg. It is now in my lower leg, which is swollen and painful. What's causing this to hap...
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Do I need VNUS if I have only mild GSV reflux?
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I'm a 25-year-old female who developed spider veins on thighs and blue reticular veins behind knee both legs 3 years ago. I had ultrasound and found out I have 0.3 to 0.5 sec reflux in GSV right leg. My doctor ...
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Should I repeat VNUS closure if a new branch of the great saphenous vein opened?
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I had the VNUS procedure, which closed the main veins on both legs successfully. But subsequent evaluation revealed that new branches have opened and they are delivering blood to the same varicose veins below t...
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I have an open blister and fluid leakage 1 week after VNUS surgery, is this normal? What should I do?
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I had VNUS surgery 8 days ago and really haven't had any problems until yesterday. I removed the butterfly closers and noticed the pathway of the vein, which had been red and rigid. Also, there is now an open ...
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Can veins reopen after VNUS closure?
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I just had vein closure on 2 perferrators. I went in for my two-day follow up and was told the veins have reopened. Why? Could there have been an error on the part of my treating physician. I just can't underst...
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