Your Questions About Cause Of Varicose Veins

NuvaRing side effect: Varicose Veins?

I just went on a nuvaring side effects website. of course blood clots are listed. it said sharp pains on the back of lower leg (calf) and i remember having that several times at work it says it is a possible blood clot. I was wondering if that is what could of caused a varicose vein that i recently got on my lower leg in the front on my shin? i know varicose veins are caused by blood clots. am i in danger, is it possible that it is the nuva ring causing this? any input would be appreciated, thank you for your help

what are the dangers of using nicotine gums for a long period of time?

I gave up smoking now im addicted to the gums.I was wondering if they are bad for me? i heard nicotine cause varicose veins?!
i have an addictive personality, perhaps i shouldve gone cold turkey =( its been 7 months now addicted to these things
I read the worst was gum disease,il look it up again nurseawful…..

Why do I have varicose veins?

I am 25 years old, I’m skinny and I never been pregnant. I am active and keep a healthy diet. I work out an hour a day plus I take my dog on 3-4 walks a day. I don’t keep my legs crossed and I wear compressed socks.

I started getting varicose veins when I was 14. I’ve always been skinny and so is my family. Varicose veins do not run in my family. My family is pretty healthy. Both sets of grandparents are still alive and disease free. My veins have never hurt but I started getting bad purple, rope like veins that are extremely obvious and unattractive. The older I get, the more I get.

I have talked to a vein specialist and I’ve been told my varicose veins are not threatening and they are not affecting my health at all. I do not feel any pain but I did get a laser treatment for my veins when I was 23. They told me my insurance was going to cover it in full, so I got it done. However, it was just a cosmetic procedure and they told me my legs will look a lot better, because I have these veins all over my legs and they look hideous. People comment on them all the time, and I don’t wear shorts or skirts in the summer. I got the surgery and was told my legs will look stunning after a couple weeks. But the surgery did not work and I am getting more and more veins popping up. My legs are almost covered in these veins and they are getting worse. Not only did the surgery not work, but my insurance didn’t cover it but I was told they would cover it in full. I later got billed for $4,000. I have since gone back to the doctor and my legs now look like a 90 year old woman’s legs. All the doctor could say is that I have no health risks and they don’t wanna do the surgery again since it never worked the first time. I was told that is rare for it to not work and the doctor told me I’m a rare case. I look online for laser vein surgery and it apparently works for everyone. I don’t know what to do now. I understand I’m not in a health risk but I don’t want my legs to look this way anymore. I can’t even wear a dress, even with nylons. Everyone can see blue and purple veins through nylons. If people ever see my legs, they are so fascinated by how veiny I am. People comment how it looks sick and it must be painful for me, but it’s not. If I wanna scare a little kid, I just show my legs. How can I get normal looking legs and why am I going through this since none of the causes of varicose veins are affecting me at all?

vericose veins ??!! at 17?

im 17, and i hav these really visible veins at the back of my legs, its kind of uncomfortable wen i walk, and as i play alot of sport it really annoys me?! are they varicose veins? what causes varicose veins?

What method of contraception is best for someone who is prone to varicose veins?

My boyfriend and I would really like to stop using condoms but I have been on the pill before and I am absolutely positive that this is what caused my varicose veins, despite doctors telling me that this is unlikely (I was only 18, there was no history of varicose veins in my family and it started at exactly that time so I am quite sure that the pill would have prompted it at least). I tried different types of pill, including the progestogen only pill but still they got worse. I have since had the veins operated on but I really want to avoid going through all that again so I have not been on the pill since. I’m sure the contraceptive injection would have the same effect as it uses the same hormones as the pill, so I’m guessing the only non-hormonal method I can use would be barrier method such as condoms? Anyone know? Help!