Hi all,
After a lot of confusion about WTF was going on, I was diagnosed with Chronic Venous insufficiency in my right leg. I got an ultrasound and they determined that there is a valve in my mid thigh (one of the superficial veins near the skin) that has a failed valve and thereby causing a significant amount of static pressure to build up in my ankle. I actually even had venous ulcers forming in my ankle (again, I had no idea WTF was going on, I am 30 years old, it actually took some bouncing around to different specialists before they figured it out) along with significant discoloration and varicose veins.
They sent me home and told me to wear compression stockings, and after wearing them on and off for several months now, all the ulcers have healed and even the swelling and discoloration dropped, but has sort of plateued now. Now the vein clinic wants to bring me back for a laser ablation and removal of the varicose veins in the foot. Looking at around a 10k price tag, and of course I get to cover about 90% of it due to my freedomland deductible. The clinic was very unconcerned whether I returned or not, and seemed to let on that it wasnt a huge deal.
So my question is to TGR: Has anyone else dealt with this condition? How did it progress? Did it eventually prevent you from being able to ski/trail run/ bike and all the activities you enjoy doing? I am wondering if it is better to just manage the condition rather than get a significant proceedure done? Should I get it done when the symptoms are worse and I cant do that activities I want to do? Is it better to nip it in the bud now when I am young? Should I just buy a round trip to India and call some people to get this done?
Would really appreciate some perspective, thanks.
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