Varicose Veins: How to get rid of them

I went a few months back to the local Vein specialist for a consult for my varicose veins on my legs, and I mentioned that they are causing me pain. The doctor stated that varicose veins don't cause pain. Never went back to that doctor again.

My mom had horrible varicose veins and dealt with blood clots her whole life. In her late 60's, she had several major blockages in her heart. She wasn't a candidate for bypass (because of her veins), but they had just started using stents in the US, so that's what they did. No one believes this story and her doc was shocked too, but shortly after getting the stents, all her varicose veins were gone. I know it shouldn't have happened and no one has much of an explanation, but it's true. She lived another 20 years and had no problems.

My wife developed some nasty veins on her legs after our second child. Years later, when they eventually started giving her trouble, she opted for the Radio Frequency ablation technique. The results were astounding. Working out, post procedure, certainly assisted big time in the recovery and sped up the healing process. Looking back, I would suggest having them treated sooner rather than later. Great video.

I was suffering from varicose veins for over 15 years, It was swollen and heavy I thought they were going to explode in 2010 I decide to have it checked and contact New York veins and had sonogram and they told me I need surgery and they removed the veins cutting along side of my legs, I felt some pain they close the vein with laser it was burning it felt like when you get shot with a gun burning inside, now 13 years later I still never have problems again and my legs looks like nothing ever happened, I have to say thank you to the wonderful doctor for the good job they did, I don't remember theirs names, but the surgeon was a Porto Rican It was a very good decision provably prolonged my life. The cost was $22,500.00 My insurance paid around 17k and they agreed to me not paying the rest of the money, once again thank you very much if you remember me.

Great as usual! Thank-you for the info & humour. You guys are the best. Don’t change.

Thank you for your information. I have had varicose veins since I was a kid. I'm in my 70's now. Just the past few years my legs have felt heavy.

Awesome video as always. So informative! Thanks for sharing this information. 👍

Thanks for making these awesome and really informative videos.

Thank you for this video. I would love to see one on the difference between lipoedema and lymphedema.

Everyone wishes they had such fun, informative, relatable doctors!

Hi, my wife sent this video to me. This is what I have been looking for {over 30 yrs} Now, I am in a much better position to make a wonderful medical decision. I will be visiting your medical centre. Thanks.BLESSINGS!💯

Great video. Found it to be very informative. Thank you.

I needed this information! It comes at the right time. Thanks a ton Doc's. ❤

Hey docs and Dr.Chen!! Thanks for sharing another fascinating video!!

Thanks for having the nerve to get between these two, Dr. Chan. They are two of the BEST!!

Great information, I suppose now after this wonderful video I will go see a doctor! Thank you'll so much, this was much needed for me!

Thanks for your information on this. Just so you know. I made it through TKR, and I'm super veiny. Thought I was gonna die. This made me feel 100 % Better. And I feel so much better. My leg works! Yes! Pain, you were right about that. Love and hate therapy. But it works! If you work it. Thanks again for your help with this. I'm glad I didn't cancel the surgery. You guys are the best! Shine on! 👍 ❤

Very well dissected, Docs.. Thank You!!

WILD... I had varicose veins in the back of my legs in high school and in my 20's. I never experienced discomfort, but did have episodes of legs swelling and throbbing in horrible pain, unable to walk. Growing up on a farm, I was treated like a hired hand and was able to be on my HS swim team. I was instructed by my mother the solution was to wrap the area of my leg in a hot towel soaked with Epsom salt solution, wrapped in plastic and by morning the leg recovered. With age they disappeared, never to return, I am now 70 and the only inflammation is my knee and hip. Thanks for the great information!

Love your video's. You guess do the best at explaining thing to us non medical professionals