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I'd think a PCP can guide you or a dermatologist....or a vascular surgeon?

Sorry you are dealing with this issue! I have horrible varicose veins that started appearing in my late teens. Both of my parents have them and the doctor told me it was most likely heredity. I had laser surgery on one leg about 5 years ago. My primary care doctor referred me to a vascular surgeon. I had a great experience and the surgery was covered by my insurance since they could prove there was a medical need. The results were awesome, but the issue has come back due to pregnancy (which the doctor warned me about). I am currently on my second pregnancy and they are now horrible in both legs again. I plan on getting the surgery done again after I lose some baby weight and my life isn't so hectic with two little ones.

I know it is painful so I hope you get some relief soon!

I'm so sorry you're going through this! I hope you'll update whenever you see a PCP.

I developed varicose veins in my right leg during my first pregnancy; mine bother me from my knee all the way up to my pelvic bone. They have bothered me off an on in the 3 years since I had my LO, but my PCP advised me not to do anything about them because he said closing one vein off would just put more pressure on the remaining veins.

Now that I'm 22 weeks pregnant with #2, I've been wearing thigh-high compression stockings as much as possible but it's going to get harder as the summer goes on, I think. I've also been trying to make sure I take frequent walks to help my circulation.

I hope more people chime in, I feel like I don't hear much about this at all.

I have been having some bad ones in my right leg. They hurt so bad