http://www.veindirectory.org/feeds/qa.xml Questions And Answers from the Professionals en-us Copyright 2009 Healthnews. All Rights Reserved. http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/i-have-history-of-clotting-due-to-dvt-should-blood-thinners-be-given-during-or-after-ela Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:42:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/what-happens-to-veins-after-loss-of-muscle-mass For many years I did squats with heavy weights leading to muscular legs & glutes. I had to stop due to back problem. I lost 40 pounds in 6 months, mostly due to muscle atrophy. What happens when veins are no longer needed, atrophy? hemorrhoids? Mon, 08 Sep 2014 07:46:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/are-compression-sleeves-best-for-me I have just heard of the compression leg sleeves. I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my left thigh about a year and a half ago. I have the stockings and while they are very attractive, I was wondering if the sleeves would work? Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:34:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/where-does-excess-fluids-go-when-wearing-compressoin-stockings I have edmema, most likely caused by my beta blocker. If I wear the compression stockings (knee highs), where does the fluids go? Do they really get rid of fluids, or just spread it more evenly? Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:09:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/i-have-pain-after-taking-off-compression-stockings-this-normal After wearing my stockings all day, I come home and take them off after supper. After I remove them, I feel the pain happening right away. Is this normal? Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:02:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/how-soon-after-microphlebectomy-can-i-exercise How soon after my procedure can I resume body weight exercise, such as pistol squats, planks and pull ups? How soon after can I resume kettle bell practice (swings, snatches, get-ups)? Thank you. Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:13:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/why-do-i-have-lump Why am I having a big hard lump in my groin 2 weeks after Radiofrequency Ablation? Two weeks after ablation I started to develop a huge lump on my groin. It is getting harder and it seems like it is moving upwards and getting more painful everyday. Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:50:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/how-will-vnus-closure-procedure-help-if-there-are-no-healthy-veins-for-blood-to-be-rerouted-to I have venus insufficiency, as noted on ultrasound, in both the deep system (right leg) and superficial system (both legs). How will the VNUS closure procedure help if there are no healthy veins for blood to be rerouted to? Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:29:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/why-are-my-compression-stockings-causing-stiffness-mild-pain-in-my-knees I have stiffness & mild pain in my knees when wearing 20-30 mmHg thigh-high compression stockings. Why is this? Can pressure on the knee caps cause osteoarthritis of the knee caps & knees over a period of time? Most knee braces have a hole over the knee caps for safety. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:01:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/after-having-radiofrequency-occlusion-on-one-leg-how-long-before-same-procedure-can-be-performed-on-opposite-leg I have minor reflux on both calves (small saphenous vein) and will be scheduled for VNUS radiofrequency occlusion. My doctor said we could do one leg first and another leg the next day. Is it too soon? I'm worried about the chance of blood clot (DVT). After having the procedure performed on one leg, how soon can the same procedure can be done on the opposite leg? Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:45:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/does-it-make-sense-to-have-endovenous-laser-ablation-for-just-thigh-when-greater-saphenous-vein-has-reflux-throughout-entire-vein Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:51:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/is-magnetic-resonance-venography-best-test-for-me Extensive ablations & sclerotherapy in both of my failing legs failing. As a result, the doctor is stopping treatment until I get a magnetic resonance venography w/contrast. Dr. suspects ovarian vein or pelvic congestion syndrome. I had an ultrasound done to top thigh only and the tech said the veins there were bad and suggested pelvic MRV too. Is this the best and most definitive test? Thanks Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:36:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/is-blood-clot-in-gastronemius-vein-considered-dvt-it-serious Should I be concerned about a blood clot in my gastronemius vein? Is this considered a deep vein thrombosis? Is this something I should be worried about? What should be done about it? Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:35:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/should-i-put-an-ointment-on-incision-site-after-microphlebectomy I just had a microphlebectomy on my left leg yesterday and my leg is pretty sore, especially on my knee where he took out a vein. I still have gauze on them but was wondering if I should put bacterium or neosporin ointment on all the little cuts. Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:56:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/what-in-your-experience-best-syringe-for-visual-cosmetic-sclerotherapy I've had problems with disposable plastic 3 and 5cc syringes with hard to push plungers, which results in jerking and the needle dislodging. What, in your experience, is the best syringe for visual cosmetic sclerotherapy? Thank you. Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:33:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/i-have-more-visible-veins-since-my-vnus-closure-procedure-why-this I am 23 years old. I had the VNUS closure on both legs 2 years ago. They fixed the problem veins but so many more have shown up since then. I'd say there are three times as more. Why is this happening? I thought the procedure was supposed to stop more from forming but it looks worse. Also, my legs hurt every day after only standing for a couple hours. My doc said this does not have to do with my veins. Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/should-i-wear-compression-stockings-after-veinwave-treatments-if-so-for-how-long Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:02:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/can-on-eat-up-to-time-of-vnus-closure-procedure Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:14:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/are-severe-migraines-known-side-effect-after-endovenous-laser-ablation-procedure Right after having endovenous laser ablation, and after the pain medication wore off, I had severe migraines. I suffered from migraines before procedure but now one year after I have severe migraines. I am now on Nortriptyline and MaxAlt to help control this. Is there any chance that the two relate? Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:20:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/can-sclerotherapy-cause-you-to-have-transient-ischemic-attack I had sclerotherapy on a Thursday morning around 7:30 a.m, and by the following day I had a transient ischemic attack. Can the procedure caused this to happen? Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:01:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/where-can-i-get-custom-fit-compression-hose Where can you have custom compression hose made? When I first get hose, they are fine, but within 3 days they seem to stop fitting right and cause my lower legs to be irritated. I've already checked my measurements and have been remeasured. Where can I get custom fit compression hose? Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:45:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/after-sclerotherapy-how-many-days-does-it-take-before-you-can-go-to-1520mmhg-hose I had sclerotherapy 5 days ago and have been wearing 20-30mmhg compression hose for the full 5 days, except at night. Would I run into complications, or would the effects of the procedure, be compromised if I dropped down to 15-20mmhg hose at this point? Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:23:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/will-my-saphenous-nerve-repair-itself-after-damage-from-evla-and-microphlebectomy I had EVLA and microphlebectomy on my right leg 4 wks ago to treat GSV (from SFJ to ankle) and reflux of SV (from SPJ to ankle). I am in a lot of pain from my shin to the inside of my ankle. It hurts to touch, along with numbness. Will my saphenous nerve repair itself, or is this damage permanent? Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:00:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/my-vein-feels-hard-after-being-treated-with-evla-this-normal My vein feels hard 10 days after having the endovenous laser ablation to treat a varicose vein. Is hardening a normal complication? When will the area soften and return to normal? I had my 3 day post-op and no blood clots were found. Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:20:00 PST http://www.veindirectory.org/qa/how-effective-are-evlt-and-ultrasoundguided-sclerotherapy-what-chance-vein-will-reopen I am considering EVLT and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy based on my doctor's recommendation. How effective are the procedures? What's the chance the vein will reopen? He will be treating the GS and LS in both legs in one session. Is this too much in one day? Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:07:00 PST