Vein treatment

[sallylou]

I would really like to get rid of a varicose vein patch on my thigh. What's the thinking on this, it's my 3rd year with CLL and no treatment yet, is it safe to do? I'm vain about my veins. Lol

[Cllcanada Top Poster CURE Hero]

Hi Sally

Disscuss it with your CLL specialist... we are all very different and our immune systems are in various states of disrepair... 'safe' is a relative term. 😀

Who should not have ligation or stripping

Vein ligation and stripping should not be done in:

Older adults for whom surgery poses a high risk due to other medical conditions.

People who have poor circulation in the arteries of the legs.

People who have swelling and fluid buildup due to blockage in the lymph vessels (lymphedema), skin infections, or blood-clotting defects.

Women who are pregnant.

People who have an abnormal passageway between an artery and vein (arteriovenous fistula) in the leg.

webmd.com/skin-problems-and...

~chris

[RuthBorch]

I asked my doc - my platelets were ok so he said yes .

[NooNoo14 in reply to RuthBorch]

Good luck with your op. Which procedure are you having?

Netty

[RuthBorch in reply to NooNoo14]

Have not gone yet. Asked my doctor and he said yes but i have 1 more cycle of gazyva to do and was planning on doing it late fall - while my deductible is still met.

[NooNoo14]

Good plan. Let us know how you get on Ruth.