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Connection between sciatica and new varicose veins

Posted by Bob Cetta on July 11, 2002 at 13:50:43:

I have had sciatica pain off and on since Jan 2002. Recently I fell. Didn't seem to hurt myself too bad, till next day. Pain in the calf was a 9 to 10. Then my wife discovered new ropey varicose veins in said calf. Doctors say to wsit s couple more week to see if pain med.helps. (Ibuprofen) Can you tell me more? I would appreciate it.
Bob



Re: Connection between sciatica and new varicose veins

Posted by John on July 11, 2002 at 13:54:24:

In Reply to: Connection between sciatica and new varicose veins posted by Bob Cetta on July 11, 2002 at 13:50:43:

Is there a real and dangerous connection between Sciatica and new ropy Varicose veins?

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Re: Connection between sciatica and new varicose veins (Archive in varicosities

Posted by Walt Stoll on July 12, 2002 at 08:32:06:

In Reply to: Connection between sciatica and new varicose veins posted by Bob Cetta on July 11, 2002 at 13:50:43:

Hi, Bob & John.

No dangerous connection or otherwise.

Painful varicosities in the calf should be initially treated with ace, ice and elevation. Normally, that will resolve the discomfort and most danger within a few days.

Ibuprophen is not likely to help (other that the pain)whereas taking one aspirin, twice a week, just might help prevent clots which is the only danger.

Let us know how you do.

Walt

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