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37 Year Old Mum of 2 with Varicose Veins That I've Had for 20 Yrs (Good Results but Not Sure It's Worth the Pain)
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I am sharing my experience as I wasn't expecting...
Varicose vein Mum of 2May 7, 2018
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I am sharing my experience as I wasn't expecting the procedure to be painful after it was done and unfortunately it is. I am no stranger to pain (having had 2 babies without painkillers!) but had I known the discomfort, I would probably have avoided the procedure. The results are good (in fact, they are better than expected and I have yet to have foam sclerotherapy sessions which target the visible veins, so they will improve further) but the pain on night 2 and night 5 was pretty unbearable, particularly the former. More specifically, on the 2nd night, my compression tight was very uncomfortable and had cut the flow of blood so my feet were swollen. This wasn't the procedure's fault but I was up all night very uncomfortable. The inner thigh was also v swollen and tender and painful. There is pain relating to the actual procedure as a tube is passed up across the entire area, in my case fro my knee to my groin and 4-5 'holes' were made to help the Dr pull the tube up. You are then lasered and the pain is more of a warm tender sensation that eventually turns into a tightness following the procedure. The tightness to the thigh caused limping for approx 2-4 days and lasted about 2 weeks in my case. There was nothing I could do really to ease the pain other than to remove the stocking when I was lying down (standing is v dangerous, it cause DVT!) I felt so stupid causing myself pain for something aesthetic. I have no doubt the medical level was good and I have mixed feelings about the Dr in terms of personality but no one really warns you of the side effects until you get a 'lovely' leaflet following the procedure about the pain to expect so I thought I would share before you commit. Having said the above, I am for the 1st time in years wearing shorts and not feeling like I have a leg belonging to an alien.
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September 22, 2018
I recently (4 weeks)had treatment on my left leg in 4 sessions, upper leg,EVLT, Lower leg, EVLT and 2 foam sessions. Pain was minimal and mobility was not affected. Getting accustomed to keeping on the stockings was the only discomfort for me and the tenderness associated with the treatments are helped by wearing the stockings( knee highs ater recommend period of 7 days). Walking for 30-40 mins a day may have been a big factor. Just had EVLT on upper right thigh 2 days ago and there is no pain, just mild tenderness at the entry site and needle pinch sites( 4). I a 62 yrs and mostly eat a plant based diet. I keep off sugars and regulate amt of carbs in my diet. I think my biggest challenge is sticking to my walking schedule as I do not want to develop clots/DVT. Live in Tampa Fl and would highly recommend Dr C Pittman of Vein 911.
October 19, 2018
Thank you Mum of 2. How are you doing now? Do you still have any pain or weird sensations? I know it's been a while.
Im considering..and noone has mentioned the pain. Always better to know the truth
My Mother took me to a medical Herbalist about the leg veins. Herbalist said it is a result of 'calcium deficiency". And that's why i had been having problems with my teeth & brittle nails and hair that i had never had before. Makes sense right. She said Not to buy a calcium pill...but to buy Dr Christophers Calcium herb tea mix...and make it as described...then drink 3 or 4 cups daily..6 days a week..Plus she gave me a herbal cream to rub in at night & told me to put my legs up while i sleep on pillows. I just did it to make my Mum happy..all the time i was thinking the EVLT would be easier & faster. However, its been 3 months & I went for a follow up today and the herbalist took pics. When she showed me todays compared with the ones when i first came to her the improvement is almost 'amazing'..i was really surprised. And it was same time or day & light so no trickery with the camera. There are still some left ..maybe 35%..I told her i want to go for the injections...she said "that is fine"..just keep going with the tea for another few months. The needles EVLT etc treat the symptom (broken veins etc) and the calcium tea mix treat the 'cause'..I will go and have the injections..& the other u had (if Dr says it will help..looks great result for you) I will keep on with the tea also, as my hair looks thicker and my nails have stopped breaking...so that's great. And i guess proof of what the herbalist said. Please keep posting updates. Maybe once a month. Id like to know if the legs stay pretty like they are now. I hope so for you :))