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 I have several collapsed varicose veins, especially behind my knees, and I'm wondering if you've got them too and if you have heard about any treatment for them.

I'm finally writing about this because I think mine are getting worse, are causing leg twitches at night, lower leg numbness or a dull ache during the day and sometimes tingling in my feet.  I'm guess all that is due to circulation and blood flow to my calves and feet not happening because of these veins.  I did just get a referral from my PCP to see a specialist, but the earliest appointment I could get is August 6th!  eeek.  

In the meantime, got any advice?  I stretch my legs several times a day and elevate at night, which helps; not sure what else I can do.  Have you had any procedures done or any that you know of that work that I can research between now and the August 6th appointment?

Much appreciated,
Kimberlee

I tend to eat pretty simply.  I like the Whole Foods in Oakland on Bay Street because they have a huge variety of cooked foods. I can get tiny amounts of food.  Lots is organic which is a plus to me. There's a Cafe to eat in or eat outdoors on a nice day. 

If you happen to work in downtown Oakland, there's a place call The Rotisserie at the corner of Webster and 19th.  They have a breakfast bar, decent salad bar, hot bar with several types of meat and usually a fish dish, as well as tofu.  Hot veggies like steamed zucchini, green beans, asparagus in season.  Starch for those that care of it.  They also have protein toppings if you make a salad, or not.  All sold by the pound as is Whole Foods.

Here is another study that shows that pre-op weight loss doesn't lead to better weight loss post-operatively:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20174885?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=7

Hi Whitney,

If still interested, a new session will begin March 27.  E-mail [email protected] for the registration form.