r/varicose_veins

34 male have had varicose veins for years and years since early teenager age - have got considerably worse my job entails me to be on my feet all day for 12-18 hours a lot of the time apart from the obvious visible signs, painful constantly, and numbness, tightness and feelings of pressure. I have my first vascular surgeon appointment in January (this was booked in march/April time this year) I know it’s not normally done like an everyday procedure but it’s really affecting my life it’s certainly not for vanity reason. Any experiences on NHS please? Am based in London. These are just some pictures they don’t accurately represent how bad they are.

Just had sclerotherapy done and the compression stockings feel too tight around my drumstick thighs, rolling down and further digging into my skin. I have 3 days of this. Is it ok?

Thigh: 25” circumference
Calves: 15” circumference
Ankle: 8.5” circumference

Literal drumstick legs 🦵 🍗