Posts by Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP
Varices y calambres en las piernas: la causa puede sorprenderle
Calambres en las piernas Hay muchas razones para los calambres musculares. Mucha gente los experimenta debido a una deficiencia de ciertos elementos clave como el potasio y el magnesio. Otros, particularmente aquellos que viven en climas más cálidos como Arizona, experimentan calambres debido a la deshidratación. UN gran número de pacientes a los que consulto,…
Read MoreVaricose Veins and Leg Cramps: The Cause May Surprise You
Leg Cramps There are many reasons for muscle cramps. A lot of people experience them because of a deficiency of certain key elements such as potassium and magnesium. Others, particularly those that live in warmer climates such as Arizona, experience cramps due to dehydration. A large number of patients I consult, flat out do not…
Read MoreIs Varicose Vein leg pain keeping you from dancing with the stars?
Dancing with Varicose Veins Has leg pain kept you in your seat and off the dance floor these days? You may have eliminated dancing because of symptoms associated with vein disease. Vein disorders are not always visible to the naked eye. Varicose veins or venous disease can cause aching legs, painful or restless legs, as…
Read MoreDoes Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Varicose Vein Treatment?
VARICOSE VEINS, VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY AND LEG ULCER TREATMENTS Insurance coverage is always dependent upon benefit eligibility, as outlined in your specific benefit plan. Some employers have chosen not to cover varicose vein treatment specifically, so be sure and check with your human resources department or call the toll-free number on the back of your insurance…
Read MoreSorry I put off varicose vein and venous leg ulcer treatment
HERE’S HER STORY: Magdalena, a 63-year-old retired woman that has lived with painful varicose veins and CVI since the 1970’s. She had vein stripping in the 1970’s and laser thermal ablation in 2010 which both left her traumatized and fearful of any further treatment. In late August, 2016 she reached a point where she had…
Read MoreWhat do Men, Beer, and Varicose Veins Have in Common? Everything!
Vein specialists note that many men they treat have more severe vein problems than women because they’ve had them longer and tend to wait until their pain becomes unbearable–or worse–their veins start to bleed. Don’t be one of those guys! When is the last time you went out for beers with the boys and talked…
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