I have spider veins that hurt!
Question: I have spider veins on my legs and they really hurt to the touch. Can that be dangerous to my health? Answer: In the large picture, pain associated with spider veins is not life threatening. It would be worthwhile to have an evaluation by a qualified provider to see if these spider veins are…
Read MoreI have had a blood clot before and I am worried.
I am scheduled for a right leg radiofrequency ablation. I have venous insufficiency in the saphenous vein and have had a blood clot before. Question: In 2006, I underwent an artificial lumbar disk implant. This failed causing artificial disk to move into the spine. While surgeon removed the artificial disk implant, he nicked the liac…
Read MoreSclerotherapy before endovenous laser vein treatment?
My doctor said my vein is too large to have sclerotherapy performed first, is this true? Question: I have a few visible spider veins on my lower leg that I want treated with foam sclerotherapy. However, the doctor wants me to do endovenous laser treatment before the sclerotherapy. According to him, my vein is way…
Read MoreSame pain, new location
I’m having the same pain that I had before my ablation procedure, except it is in a different new location. How long will this go on? Question: It’s been 2 months since my GSV endovenous laser ablation procedure. I have the same pain that I had before the procedure, except it’s in a new location.…
Read MoreCircular wound with redness
I recently had the VNUS procedure done (both legs, multiple veins). Is it normal to have open, circular wound with redness and slight weepiness? Question: All of the other areas are healing nicely, but the area on my shin (a bit off center) has a much larger wound. It has been quite red in the…
Read MoreCompression socks make my legs hurt more, is this normal?
Question: How big of a size do compression stockings come in? Answer: Compression socks should be comfortable and supportive. If the stockings are making your symptoms worse, it is likely that they do not fit you correctly. There are numerous companies that make standard sized compression stockings. Some make 7 to 8 different sizes. Additionally,…
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