I had ablation for "insufficient" veins & wish I had gotten a second opinion. I had NO visible vericose veins, but I had redness in my feet that I believed could be blood pooling. One year later, my feet are still red. Prior to the ablation, I had pain but NO numbness. I am now numb all the time. The procedure hit some nerves & made my neuropathy MUCH worse. Be sure to make it clear to the vascular doctor that you have neuropathy. Ask them for a copy of the multi-page, fine print "release" forms, PRIOR to getting the procedure. Proceed with caution. I am paying dearly for my mistake.