Do any of you suffer from this? I do, which wouldn't be a big deal except I have to have work done again on mine and the last time I was injected, I almost died. No kidding. I was deathly allergic to whatever it was they injected.

I think I have what they call spider veins, do they turn into varicose?
I hope they told you what it was they gave you so you can make sure they give you something different.

My Mom had a proceedure called 'stripping' done many years ago. Her legs looked like salome without the casing keeping the lumps in and she suffered great pain. They actually stripped (removed) the worst veins from the legs and she healed well and has been fine ever since. No, spider veins do not turn into varicose veins, they are caused by two different things if what I read is correct. Heavens sake Dianne you do have some bad luck with doctors...

Ain't that the truth! It was horrible. I was going into anaphylactic shock and the doctor blamed it on recently painting his office and I must have an allergy to the paint. So I rush outside to get away from the paint, and sit on a bench, gasping for air my my entire face swelling and his nurse just watched me! I had to stagger to another doctor's office and tell the receptionist...help me please. I was a Code Blue. My face was deformed for two days.

This new procedure for the last 10 years is called Ambulatory Phlebectomy. They remove selected veins through tiny punctures in the skin. The vein is extracted using a hook. It's done under a local.

Now, get this. After I have it done, I HAVE TO exercise for no less than 40 minutes a day, twice a day or I could get blood clots. I can't go anywhere for a certain amount of time because if the puncture wound starts bleeding, no matter where I am, I have to elevate my legs.

Still, it's better than stripping the veins, which is terribly painful. So, no injections for me, thank goodness but I had a scan today to see if my valves were opening and closing correctly. Thank goodness, they were or I would have to have surgery before the other procedure.

I swear, my body is just falling apart, piece by piece.

Dianne, I've never heard of this. When are you having this procedure? It sounds like quite an undertaking. Poor thing...

After the first of the year. Actually, this procedure is soooooo much better than stripping the veins. I'll be glad to get rid of those ugly things.

Please let us know so we can send warm thoughts and prayers your way.

Know any procedures for cellulite? Urg!

How about a procedure for Boomer Belly?

JJ

I have two words for ya J.J.


DUCK TAPE!


LOL,
DANITA

Wuhoooo Duck tape! And a lot less expensive AND less painful too... course I'll have to buy a dozen rolls of it...hm...still, it has merit.

Thank you Dr. Danita...

JJ