Question: I have spider veins on my legs and they really hurt to the touch. Can that be dangerous to my health? Answer: In the large picture, pain associated with spider veins is not life threatening.  It would be worthwhile to have an evaluation by a qualified provider to see if these spider veins are… The post I have spider veins that hurt! appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

I am scheduled for a right leg radiofrequency ablation. I have venous insufficiency in the saphenous vein and have had a blood clot before. Question: In 2006, I underwent an artificial lumbar disk implant. This failed causing artificial disk to move into the spine. While surgeon removed the artificial disk implant, he nicked the liac… The post I have had a blood clot before and I am worried. appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

My doctor said my vein is too large to have sclerotherapy performed first, is this true? Question: I have a few visible spider veins on my lower leg that I want treated with foam sclerotherapy. However, the doctor wants me to do endovenous laser treatment before the sclerotherapy. According to him, my vein is way… The post Sclerotherapy before endovenous laser vein treatment? appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

I'm having the same pain that I had before my ablation procedure, except it is in a different new location. How long will this go on? Question:  It’s been 2 months since my GSV endovenous laser ablation procedure. I have the same pain that I had before the procedure, except it’s in a new location.… The post Same pain, new location appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

I recently had the VNUS procedure done (both legs, multiple veins).  Is it normal to have open, circular wound with redness and slight weepiness? Question: All of the other areas are healing nicely, but the area on my shin (a bit off center) has a much larger wound. It has been quite red in the… The post Circular wound with redness appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

Question: How big of a size do compression stockings come in?  Answer:  Compression socks should be comfortable and supportive. If the stockings are making your symptoms worse, it is likely that they do not fit you correctly.  There are numerous companies that make standard sized compression stockings. Some make 7 to 8 different sizes.  Additionally,… The post Compression socks make my legs hurt more, is this normal? appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

Question: WHAT CAN I DO TO GET RID OF MY VARICOSE VEINS? Answer: There are numerous options to treat varicose veins. Some are considered medically necessary, while others are strictly cosmetic. Larger veins are treated in a myriad of ways depending on the provider you consult with and their proficiency in a given intervention. The… The post Get rid of my varicose veins appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

Question: I knelt down the other day and injured the large varicose vein over my knee. It bruised quickly and felt very sore, so I put a pressure bandage on it. Since then, the vein bruise has spread and is now about 12" up my thigh. It is very red, and I'm not sure what… The post I injured my varicose vein over my knee, what should I do? appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

Question: What treatment options are available for my CVI? I can't sit or stand in one place and I have heavy, aching legs all of the time. I started to have achy, heavy leg feelings about a month after I sprained my right ankle and scratched my left knee last April. I was diagnosed with… The post What Treatment Options Are Available For My CVI? appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more

Question: During the EVLT laser procedure I really didn’t feel well, especially when the laser was on. I felt dizzy and the smell of “burning” freaked me out. Even after I was done, it took me couple hours to feel normal again. Is that normal? Answer: The “odor” and sometimes a taste is normal during… The post Q&A: During my EVLT, I could smell and taste a slight “burning” odor plus I was dizzy during my procedure. Is that normal? appeared first on Varicose Vein Treatment in Tempe ..read more