Varicose vein surgery on August 29 2022. Today is August 14 2023 and this is the result of surgery a year ago. Permanent scarring. Still painful - pulling, stabbing, pinching, and aching.
I was referred to a cardiologist for tired legs. I had a doppler and ultrasound on my legs. I have "reflux" in my veins so my Dr. is doing "ClosureFast". Has anyone had this done. I'm a bit nervous about it. So far my only symptom is tired legs and a very thin spider vein that I've had since I was younger (I'm 55) so I'm wondering if this is necessary.
Hi, I just saw my primary care physician about this today. I have rheumatoid arthritis and then developed a different sort of pain in my leg, so went to get it checked out. I am having an ultrasound on September 27.
I was referred to a cardiologist for tired legs. I had a doppler and ultrasound on my legs. I have "reflux" in my veins so my Dr. is doing "ClosureFast". Has anyone had this done. I'm a bit nervous about it. So far my only symptom is tired legs and a very thin spider vein that I've had since I was younger (I'm 55) so I'm wondering if this is necessary.
I should have listened to my chiropractor and just decided to wear compression stockings in the daytime and elevated my legs when they ached. Having surgery was the worst decision. The vascular surgeon at NYU Langone ruined my right leg. Linda
71 years old and I had vein ablation in my left leg in May ‘23. It was performed outpatient at a Vein Center ran by a former Thoracic Surgeon who owned the Center. I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Yes, recovery was a little painful but well worth the results. 4 months later, no pain, no clots, no swelling, better circulation and feeling in my foot. Ironically and why I’m here on this site, while asleep, I had a PVC and my B/P was “all over the place” according to the anesthetist. They said they would not do the other leg till I checked that out. I made an appointment with a cardiologist to investigate and found out that I had mild AFIB, a 40% blockage and 2000 Calcium Score. I didn’t know, had no symptoms but this may have prevented an early heart event. Now losing weight, exercise and heart healthy diet and lifestyle was the recommendations along with regular Cardiologist visits. Hopefully I’ll get the other leg done soon.
I should have listened to my chiropractor and just decided to wear compression stockings in the daytime and elevated my legs when they ached. Having surgery was the worst decision. The vascular surgeon at NYU Langone ruined my right leg. Linda
I just had R A done a couple of weeks ago. My varicose veins were actually bleeding. My initial exam was a US of the large veins in the top of both legs. The one in the leg with the varicose veins had a problem, so they suggested R A on the saphenous vein in that leg. That was the cause of the bad veins in the bottom of the leg. They said the R A in the top vein might alleviate the problem in the lower leg. If not I can go back and have the lower leg done. I had the procedure about 2 weeks ago and it was successful on the top vein and the varicose veins in the bottom of the leg are drastically reduced. They are leaving it up to me if I want to get the bottom ones fixed which I will because those veins are already damaged, so my feeling is that they may get worse. The procedure was uncomfortable but only took about 30 minutes. There are no IVs or drugs involved and you can resume normal activity with a compression stocking for about a week. I have had no problem.
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Varicose vein surgery on August 29 2022. Today is August 14 2023 and this is the result of surgery a year ago. Permanent scarring. Still painful - pulling, stabbing, pinching, and aching.
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3 ReactionsI was referred to a cardiologist for tired legs. I had a doppler and ultrasound on my legs. I have "reflux" in my veins so my Dr. is doing "ClosureFast". Has anyone had this done. I'm a bit nervous about it. So far my only symptom is tired legs and a very thin spider vein that I've had since I was younger (I'm 55) so I'm wondering if this is necessary.
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1 ReactionWhat treatments are available for varicose veins?
Hi @anet, I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "Treatment for varicose veins," https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/treatment-for-varicose-veins/. I did this so you could meet members @lindybowers, @normadela67 and @sofaramnotdead who also discussed treatment options for varicose veins.
@anet, If you are comfortable sharing, what sort of treatment options have you discussed with your provider? Or, are you in the exploratory phase?
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1 ReactionHi, I just saw my primary care physician about this today. I have rheumatoid arthritis and then developed a different sort of pain in my leg, so went to get it checked out. I am having an ultrasound on September 27.
I should have listened to my chiropractor and just decided to wear compression stockings in the daytime and elevated my legs when they ached. Having surgery was the worst decision. The vascular surgeon at NYU Langone ruined my right leg. Linda
71 years old and I had vein ablation in my left leg in May ‘23. It was performed outpatient at a Vein Center ran by a former Thoracic Surgeon who owned the Center. I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Yes, recovery was a little painful but well worth the results. 4 months later, no pain, no clots, no swelling, better circulation and feeling in my foot. Ironically and why I’m here on this site, while asleep, I had a PVC and my B/P was “all over the place” according to the anesthetist. They said they would not do the other leg till I checked that out. I made an appointment with a cardiologist to investigate and found out that I had mild AFIB, a 40% blockage and 2000 Calcium Score. I didn’t know, had no symptoms but this may have prevented an early heart event. Now losing weight, exercise and heart healthy diet and lifestyle was the recommendations along with regular Cardiologist visits. Hopefully I’ll get the other leg done soon.
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1 ReactionI just had R A done a couple of weeks ago. My varicose veins were actually bleeding. My initial exam was a US of the large veins in the top of both legs. The one in the leg with the varicose veins had a problem, so they suggested R A on the saphenous vein in that leg. That was the cause of the bad veins in the bottom of the leg. They said the R A in the top vein might alleviate the problem in the lower leg. If not I can go back and have the lower leg done. I had the procedure about 2 weeks ago and it was successful on the top vein and the varicose veins in the bottom of the leg are drastically reduced. They are leaving it up to me if I want to get the bottom ones fixed which I will because those veins are already damaged, so my feeling is that they may get worse. The procedure was uncomfortable but only took about 30 minutes. There are no IVs or drugs involved and you can resume normal activity with a compression stocking for about a week. I have had no problem.