WHAT THE H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS!!!!!!

Im freaking out here! I have noticed about 5 varicose veins on my outside thigh. Ok I can deal with that, today im wearing a skirt and im in the bathroom in a full length mirror and there are about 20 on each leg now!!!!!!!!! What am I to do? My mom, poor thing has them all over her legs. And I was hoping I wouldn't get them. I would think my weight loss of 53lbs would make them go away or not get any more! Is there anything I can do to prevent them, prevent me from getting more of them! What to do what to do!?!?

Cheryl- Sorry to hear about your discovery. I read recently that crossing your legs at the knee is one of the main causes of v.veins. Not sure if you do that, but it might be a contributor since you have a family history. Hope someone else can help! Christina S

Are they really varicosities, or just spider veins? Spider veins being the little purple ones and varicosities being the big swollen veins that just about run the length of your calf (and behind the knees)? I am under the impression that the tendency toward varicose veins seems to be genetic. Varicose veins are caused by plaque accumulating on the inside of the vein. Your weight wouldn't cause them to disappear. Try: http://www.4woman.gov/faq/varicose.htm I am sure someone on the site who is more medically trained than I will have more current info. Lois

ok i think they are the spider ones. they arnt big or they dont stick out... they are small... thanks for your help

I use bare minerals the makeup to cover them, it works great. Good Luck, Donna

Cheryl, Some people just get them...It can also be hereditary. The valves don't function correctly in the veins. There is a plastic surgery procedure you can get to get rid of them...Or just when you get all the weight off we can hit the mall and buy some sexy thigh highs to hide them !!!!! Hang in there !!!!! Love ya !!! Dana