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Varicose Veins
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on March 1, 2010
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Have varicose veins and I'm looking for a good doctor and would appreciate any input from people that may have had treaments...Thanks, L.
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- I have them too but do not know where to go. 10 yrs ago they wanted me to have a $10,000 surgery but could not afford it. I know one doctorn said come any time and the...
- Hey L., I'm 62 years old and have 2 grown children. I developed horrible vv during my pregnancies and weight gain/loss/gain/loss and on my feet. I was a FT working ...
- Hello L., I work with Interventional Radiologist Dr Shellie Josephs in UTSouthwestern medical center and she has performed tons of EVLT procedures. You are welcomed t...
Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on February 26, 2010
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I started to develop a large varicose vein that runs in my left leg from the calf to my groin area in the 3rd trimester of my first daughter 2 years ago. I am now 27 w...
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- I have not experienced the vaginal area one. I have varicose veins on my legs, nothing major. My mom had major issue with them. She got varicose veins with each pregna...
- During your pregnancy, there is not much you can do for them other than wear those compression hose and elevate your legs. Varicose veins are not normal in pregnancy, ...
- I just had my daughter(baby #2) on 2/20. This sounds like how my pregnancy was exactly. With my 3 yr old son, other than vomiting all the time, I had no problems. This...
Strange Swelling in Groin Area -- 22 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on August 2, 2010
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Hi Moms,
So, I am headed to the doctor Tuesday morning but can't stop wondering what this is.... I'm 22 weeks pregnant with my third and I have a strange bulge on ...
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- I would agree with the varicose vein theory. Sounds like my experience, and I would suggest maternity support hose. They make a huge difference, especially because t...
- Lucky you! I got this with my third and have it again now with my 4th, only lucky for me is has now traveled down my leg all the way to my calf. WooHoo! Needless to sa...
- I'm guessing hernia. I got one from my second c-section. It sounds like exactly what you have.
Swelling in Groin Area While 28 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by G.B. from Tyler
on January 12, 2011
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So I am in my 28th week with my second child, and I noticed some large swelling in my groin area last night. It's a little inward from panty line, and migrates upward...
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- Probably just what you think, varicose veins. And the swelling is probably due to the excess blood flow to the area. It's good that you called your doctor, she'll kn...
- Not to scare you, but good thing a call is in to your doctor. It could be the beginning of a blood clot. I am not typically a nervous nelly like this, but a friend re...
- Yep, sounds like veins to me. I had many and a lot of swelling "down there" during both of my pregs. I carried my kids really low. With my first, I was SO swollen d...
Strange Swelling in Vaginal/groin Area During Pregnancy
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on June 2, 2008
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I am about 24 weeks pregnant with #2. THe last few days I have had some pain/discomfort on the right side of my pubic bone, toward, but not in the groin line. Upon f...
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- M., I bet it is a vericose vein. Ask your OB. I had that during my second pregnancy. Who knew, huh? It was a swollen vein between the vag. lips. It was VERY unc...
- Hmmmm.... if your doc agrees that you have SPD, I HIGHLY recommend finding a chiropractor trained in the Webster technique - it has made a world of difference for me. ...
- I'd have to agree that it sounds like varicose veins. I ended up with those the last 2-3 weeks with my last one. Of course we freaked when we noticed them and went s...
Second Pregnancy and Baby
Asked by E.C. from Corpus Christi
on May 10, 2009
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Hi,
I have a two year old and am due with our second baby this July. My first pregnacy went really smoothly (except for morning sickness), my daughter was full term ...
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- I wonder if it has anything to do with varicose veins? My coworker had somewhat of an issue with them, and with her last 2 pregnancies, it affected the vagina. All t...
- If you are carrying low then baby is putting pressure on all of your "parts." My #2 son was like this from month #6 on...I was uncomfortable as he was basically ridin...
- Hi E., I'm glad you posted this because I've been having the same issues. I have a 2-year old and, during that first pregnancy, I didn't feel any of the things that ...
Having Pain in the Upper Area of the Inside of My Legs..?
Asked by S.W. from Fort Smith
on May 17, 2008
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I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced pain in the upper area of the inside of their legs? I am almost 31 weeks pregnant. This is my 3rd pregnancy. The area a...
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- Since you had preterm labor with your last baby, this should be checked out. Some women feel contractions in their legs, as well as their lower back. If the doctor/m...
- I am a labor and delivery nurse, and 34 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and have the same symptoms, as well as pain in my hips. It is worse when I try to move or turn ove...
- It sounds like the baby is putting pressure on a nerve. I had this happen with my first baby. The only difference was that I lost feeling in that part of my leg. As so...
Mons Pubis Pain (Maybe Tmi)
Asked by B.P. from San Francisco
on December 20, 2008
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This may be TMI, but I have to ask. I am now 20 weeks pregnant with my second child and for the past week and a half I have been having this throbbing/ bruise like pa...
Is This 'Sciatic Nerve Pain' or Something Else?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on November 8, 2010
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I am only 26 weeks along. I do have the shooting pain down the left butt cheek when I roll over or get up. But I also just feel an ache in the V of where my legs come ...
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- I remember having that when I was pregnant with my daughter. It usually was from me sleeping on it wrong but it would last a couple days at a time. It definitely could...
- Hello, I had these same symptoms. My doctor recommended a "pregnancy belt." This is a belt that you wear and it helps to support your belly. It helped me tremendou...
- I am also pregnant with number three (24 weeks) and also have varicose veins down there. Awful, excruciating pain. I have to wear this horrid crotch brace but it doe...
Need Advice on Swollen Feet
Asked by V.B. from Los Angeles
on November 27, 2008
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Hello, everybody.
I am eight months pregnant, and my feet, as well as my hands, are very swollen. The swelling on my hands I can take, but my feet seem to swell up m...
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- I went through the samr thing with my first pregnancy, and my doc did know and there was no medical problems, but I lived in flip flops. If I put shoes on I made it m...
- This can be a sign of toxemia...if your doc hasn't checked you out this week, go in NOW. If she/he has and you're just unlucky like me... - Stay off of your feet...
- Hi V., Yes, if you can keep your feet up. Also, try to walk every day and stay active, even though its hard when you're at eight months. I especially liked the wa...
