Feeling better after treatment for varicose veins

I thought that varicose veins were just a cosmetic issue, but they are a medical problem to the extent that insurance companies may cover treatment (and we all know what that takes).  I just had one leg done last week and having the other started tomorrow.

I feel better already - I don't know why my PCP never told me to get it checked out. 

Although I saw them after I lost some weight and started wearing shorts more often.  They will not correct themselves whether you lose weight or not, and they are a function of heredity - even my skinny-minny cousins have them.

If your legs/ankles are tired and swollen, you might want to get them checked out.  Most cities have a clinic or doctors that only do veins and are set up to analyze them (ultrasound test ) and can determine if they are just cosmetic or real medical issues.

A doctor posted a good explanation on ObHelp:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-cause-varicose-veins

I had EVLT, laser ablation, done on both legs, as well as sclerotherapy. It's made a huge difference. Bad circulation can cause a lot of health issues.

I wish I knew about it sooner - I'm sure they have been causing me trouble for years!  In the past now (well, one more procedure to go)

Thanks for sharing this post. My sister is suffering from varicose veins. She even made up the situation really miserable that she find it difficult to walk.

I hope she gets her legs checked out - you may be a role model for your family to address health concerns.

Onward!