Did EVLA help itching and restless legs?
Hi all. 40f. Been having severe itching legs for over a decade, burning/itchy feet, all that happens at nighttime only. I also have restless legs at night. I was diagnosed with CVI two years ago, but symptoms for much, much longer. Doctor is suggesting EVLA on GSV in both legs..
TBH, I am hesitant. I was supposed to do the procedure two years ago, but backed out. Went back in for the ultrasound again and my veins are about the same, with GSV sitting at 9mm in both legs.
I do not have visual symptoms, no varicose veins. I am a healthy weight, do powerlifting workouts, which is relatively new in the past few years. Symptoms started long before my powerlifting days. I cut out gluten and dairy and got my inflammation down, which has significantly decreased the itching, but not gone.
I still don't sleep well because of the restless legs. Itching is still at back of knee, back of thighs, and front near groin. All other tests (allergies, dermatologist, neurologist) have come back negative for things like eczema, neuropathy, allergies, etc. All signs point to CVI and histamine reactions to why I'm itchy and restless legs.
I am worried about getting the EVLA done, only for it to cause more problems later. Right now it's manageable, except for having really crappy sleep on a nightly basis, which I suppose makes it unmanageable. I'm worried I'll get varicose veins as a side effect, other veins will develop CVI, nerve damage might affect my lifts, etc.
Please tell me your experience. Does anyone have similar symptoms? Has the procedure improved these, or no difference? Thanks.