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Are bubbling and bleeding normal after VNUS closure?
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I just had VNUS a week ago. I had redness and warmth in my calf, so I went to my doctor. I was told that I have inflammation and should rest and take antibiotics and steroid cream. A couple of days later, thou...
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I have large amounts of pain in my leg that I didn't have before after havign VNUS done.
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The pain is intense with numbness and tingling. Will this go away or is this nerve damage?
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My treated veins are smaller but still rope-like after VNUS closure and sclerotherapy. Should I return to my doctor?
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I had VNUS closure and sclerotherapy on both legs 8 weeks ago. Although the treated veins are getting smaller, they still appear/feel rope-like. How long should I wait before I return to my doctor? Is what I'm...
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After VNUS surgery my leg is still swelling up. After I walk two blocks I get a lot of pain in my calf. What should I do?
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My leg is cold and if I sit for more than two hours it starts swelling even more especially around the ankles. The veins are still bulging and are visible.
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I had vnus closure procedure of GSV in both the legs proceeding to sclerotherapy after a month,now after a year i am seeing spider veins on my feet
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I used to wear compression stocking until 4 months after the procedure. I then started weight lifting at the gym to improve my muscle strength in my legs. Now the calf and thigh muscles are in good shape but I ...
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What would cause large ulcers on one leg after the VNUS treatment?
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What would cause large ulcers on one leg after the VNUS treatment? One leg developed seven ulcers the size of quarters but the second leg had no ulcers, except for small blisters.
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Should I have the Venefit procedure if I don't have varicose veins?
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I am 30 years old and a vascular surgeon recently diagnosed me with CVI. I don't have any visible varicose veins yet, but I have had lots of pain and swelling in my lower legs for several years. Should I have V...
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Who wouldn't be a good candidate for VNUS/ELVT procedures?
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Who would not be a good candidate for VNUS/ELVT procedures?
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Pain at night while sleeping after 10 days of having VNUS
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I had vnus procedure 10 days ago; veins are gone and bruising is quickly going away. I've severe pain & burning sensation while sleeping; similar to the start of a Charlie horse and build up of lactic acid x10!...
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Does a decrease in testosterone level in male’s leads to chronic venous insufficiency? Could it be because of weight lifting in gym?
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I'm 25 with well muscular build. I had a VNUS closure procedure of GSV of both the legs a year ago followed by sclerotherapy session after a month. I am into weight training lifestyle so I started weight liftin...
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My doctor wants to treat my great and small saphenous veins with the VNUS closure procedure. How long between procedures and is this appropriate?
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My doctor wants to fix the great and small saphenous veins in both of my legs using the VNUS closure procedure. How long between procedures and is this appropriate?
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Is it normal to have redness & hardness around my calf after VNUS closure?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure 4 mo. ago on a small vein in my ankle. I had a cut that was not healing. The procedure was to shut down a faulty valve. The VNUS puncture site on my calf has not healed. It is...
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Swollen ankles
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I had venous and foam treatment to both of my legs one week ago. Recovery is good although my thigh is very bruised and tender. However, my ankles appear swollen. Is this normal?
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Is it normal to have a cross between a bruising feeling and a numb feeling in your inner thigh 3 months post VNUS closure?
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I had VNUS closure on 09/07/12 for my right leg and I am still experiencing an (aching) bruising and numb feeling in my inner thigh. I noticed an actual bruise yesterday. Is this normal? My follow-up is not un...
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Is VNUS with removal of the saphenous vein and phlebectomy safe in someone with Raynauds?
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I have Raynaud's phenomenon, which has been deemed unlikely to be associated with other conditions. I am going to have my saphenous vein removed followed by phlebectomy to treat venous insufficiency. Is this sa...
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Is a large, numb, swollen palm-sized lump on the inner thigh normal 4.5 weeks post VNUS?
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I had a VNUS closure on the great saphenous vein in my right leg about 4.5 weeks ago. I have an area on my inner thigh about the size of my palm that is sore, the skin is numb, and it is swollen but hard when ...
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Swelling above knee after VNUS and schlerotherapy.
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I had the VNUS procedure done 3 years ago. I've had schlerotherapy each subsequent year. This year I noticed a swelling above the knee following treatment. This was 9 months ago and still hasn't gone away. What...
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I experienced a burning sensation during the VNUS procedure, is this normal? If so, how can that sensation be reduced next time around?
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I experienced a great deal of burning (fire-like sensation) along my vein during the VNUS procedure. Is this common and can it be reduced for procedure on the other leg?
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