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Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Extreme Side Effects
8 days post Zeltiq for my abs (lrg device). Immediately I had EXTREME swelling. Day 8 & I'm still VERY swollen (hot to the touch). 4 days ago this 24/7 SHARP bee sting-like pain started. Not all over, random 'spots'. Nothing helps (creams, pain relievers, ice). I haven't slept in 3 nights. Went back to the doc today. She said inflammation is the body's natural response & this may indicate a better result. Does this make sense? Stinging pain is from inflammation pinching nerves? RX'd steroids?
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Rare but it happens
The intense pain that you describe is different than what most people experience, that being said, in a small percentage of patients the larger device (size 8) can lead to intense, deep, pain, most commonly experienced in day 3-4 after the procedure. NSAIDS (motrin,advil) around the clock for a few days can help to remedy this. if this is not enough talk to your doctor.
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Side Effects of CoolSculpting
Thank you for your question.
I am glad that you are following up with your doctor. Some patients do experience these side effects (usually when the abdomen is treated), but normally after 2-3 weeks, the side effects go away.
Keep in close communication with your doctor and they should be able to get you through this.
Best Wishes!
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Zeltiq Pain
I have had several patients experience very uncomfortable pain even up to 3 weeks after a Zeltiq treatment. I am not sure what causes it, but it is always temporary and goes away with time. It has always happened on the abdomen, so I think it is an injury to the abdominal muscles that have gotten sucked into the machine and experienced some bruising. It does not affect the outcome of the procedure.
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Coolsculpting side effects
For whatever the reason, the prolonged suction during the treatment or the exposure of the skin and it's nerves to the cold treatment, a small percentage of patients will have pain as you describe. Typically, a few days and topical analgesics work well to resolve the discomfort.
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Side Effects of Zeltiq
Typically, there is minimal to no downtime after the treatment though patients may experience temporary pain or discomfort. Side effects can include redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness to the touch, cramping, itching, tingling, and numbness. Numbness can persist up to several weeks after a procedure. I am glad that you saw your doctor about this, as this is the best course of action to take. Although it is rare, I believe your body simply had a strong reaction to the treatment. In time,...
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Not common to have severe pain from CoolSculpting
Although it is not common to experience the sharp pain that has prevented your sleeping, after CoolSculpting, some people do. These symptoms tend to go away on their own, but if there is no contraindication to taking a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent, your doctor may wish to recommend such. Also, there might be a chance that a physical therapists, external ultrasound treatment could make it more comfortable. Unfortunately, I would have to say there is no guarantee about the...
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