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Updated 1y ago

Dealing with Venous Insufficiency Pain in Legs

How do you deal with venous insufficiency pain in your legs? It’s excruciating

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MinRun

My doctor prescribed a pneumatic compression machine for my VI, Lipedema, and Lymphedema. It helps some with the pain, restless leg (if you use it before the RL starts), heaviness, and swelling. I use it twice a day.

Toree

Thank you so much for your reply! I’m meeting a vein specialist in two weeks and will ask about your treatment in hopes I can use it too!

JessFbubz

The one thing that truly helped me was wearing compression stockings (I have a prescription for them) and elevating it when you can. I’ve also had several embolization surgeries that helped the pain for 6 months to a year.

Juju50

I find that compression machines hurt too much. Calves are very sensitive. I wear compression socks daily. Have Appt with my vein doctor Friday. I’ve never had swelling. Just stinging, itching, rash on one section. Went away after wearing compression socks.

EeW

I take medication and ice pack help so much. I use mobility aids to help me get around. And compressions garments. ( this sound weird but I used to sit on the floor to do Desk work it would help reduce pain and pooling)

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