VNUS Questions
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Are there long-term side effects or considerations in removing the saphenous vein?
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I am 34 years old and want to proceed with VNUS and phlebectomy as a treatment for saphenous vein reflux. I have unsightly red, blue, and brown spots and enlarged veins on my feet. Are there any long-term effec...
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What are the risks and benefits of the VNUS closure procedure?
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I am 34 years old and have severe spider veins. My legs ache sometimes, but there is no sign of swelling. My left GS has .66 sec reflux. The right was WNL. I am a runner and of normal weight. A vascular surgeon...
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Why do I have varicose veins at 25 years old?
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I am a skinny 25 year old who has never been pregnant. I live an active lifestyle and maintain a healthy diet. I work out for an hour a day, plus I take my dog on 3-4 walks a day. I don't keep my legs crossed a...
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How long does it take for reduction of visible calf veins after VNUS?
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I had VNUS radio-frequency ablation (from knee to my groin) 2 weeks ago with a review scheduled in 4 weeks. The unsightly vein in my calf is now reduced, but is still about 30 percent the size it was previously...
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Are the side effects I'm experiencing after VNUS closure normal?
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I had the VNUS closure 9 days ago, and until now the part around and below the area where I had the incision is still numb. Every once in a while I experience some sharp, tolerable pain near my ankle. Are these...
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How long do I need to be off work after a venous ablation?
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Does the procedure have down time?
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I now have 10 times the amount of blue veins down my outer legs after VNUS. Is this common and what is happening?
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I had vnus closure on both legs in July/August 2011. I recently increased my exercise to get my legs in shape. I now have dark blue veins appearing, getting worse by the minute down my entire outer thighs, back...
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How soon can I resume squatting to pick things up after the VNUS procedure?
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I've heard that squatting puts added pressure on your leg veins, which is not good for people prone to varicose veins. I've also heard that squatting is a good exercise for people with vein issues. Which is tru...
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Would a nurse practitioner be authorized to perform the VNUS procedure?
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I need to have the VNUS procedure done, and the doctor I was referred to said they have a nurse practitioner who does this VNUS procedure. Is that safe? Is that legal? I thought only physicians (MDs) were au...
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When will the swollen, tender and cord-like veins in my leg disappear?
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I had the VNUS closure procedure done almost five weeks ago and still have swollen, tender and cord-like veins on the inside of my leg. When will they disappear? Also, can sleeping on my side with the veins pre...
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Can significant weight loss eliminate the need of a VNUS procedure?
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It has been suggested by a vascular surgeon that I have CVI or venous reflux. She performed sclerotherapy yesterday on my ankle after a spider vein burst. She suggested that I may be a candidate for VNUS, but ...
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I'm experiencing a pulsing/throbbing sensation 4 days after VNUS closure. Is this normal?
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Ijust had VNUS closure surgery 4 days ago and the pain is minimal. But, I did notice today it feels like there is a throbbing or heartbeat, almost like a twitching or pumping in my upper leg. It doesn't hurt. I...
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Nausea after procedure normal after VNUS closure procedure?
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I just had the VNUS closure procedure this AM. Is it normal to feel nauseated and just a little light headed since the procedure?
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How long does it take to for the pain/heaviness to go away after vnus closure?
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I had the procedure done a little over three weeks ago and am still having pain/heaviness. It was started at the ankle and up to my groin. Does that mean the vein has not fully closed?
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I continue to have pain after VNUS surgery.
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I had VNUS surgery 3 years ago on my left leg. I have a dull ache in my leg that I never had before surgery. I especially notice it at night in bed. It often bothers me enough to wake me up. I never had the...
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VNUS closure didn't work?
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I had VNUS done a year ago. It doesn't seem like there is any difference in the appearance of my veins. They still bulge when I stand. My doctor says this is caused by new veins which developed after the surger...
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My surgeon said the numbness was normal. Will it go away?
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I had the closure procedure done October 2010. I am suffering with the left leg. I have tingling/numbness by the inner ankle, and sharp pains when I run. My Surgeon said this was normal. Can I expect this pain ...
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How long before I can swim and travel by plane after the VNUS procedure?
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I have swam & used hot saunas almost every day for 30 years, so much so that my body has gotten used to it. I also exercise. How long before I can safely return to my routine? Also, how long after the procedure...
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Can drinking alcohol affect the VNUS closure procedure?
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If I drink alcohol on a nightly basis post-procedure, will it affect the outcome and success of the VNUS closure procedure?
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