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Old 06-16-2006, 09:29 AM   #1
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I can't believe it, I'm only twenty years old and I'm beginning to get vericose veins on my legs!!! Does anyone know if this is normal?? I tend to work standing up for long periods of time. I have heard that wearing panty hose keeps the blood flowing and reduces the possibility of getting vericose veins. But, its summer...how can anyone wear panty hose in this weather? Also, my family is originally from Eastern Europe, which means I have really big hips Does this make the vericose veins worse?
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It is important to keep the blood circulating in your body. So if you sit or stand for long periods of time, it is important to regularly shift your weight and, if possible, take short breaks and walk or run. It is also a part of genetics so it is possible to pass it along down the family genes. I am going to post more information about this in a different thread. It's very informative and talks about the difference between spider and varicose veins, as well as treatment, prevention, and causes. Here are some tips for prevention...

How can I prevent varicose and spider veins?

There are several easy things you can do to help prevent varicose and spider veins and to relieve discomfort from the ones you have:

- Protect your skin from the sun by wearing sunscreen to limit spider veins on the face.
- Exercise regularly to improve your leg strength, circulation, and vein strength. Focus on exercises that work your legs, such as walking or running.
Control your weight to avoid placing too much pressure on your legs.
- Do not cross your legs when sitting. However, try to elevate your legs when resting.
- Do not stand for long periods of time. If you have to stand for long periods of time, shift your weight from one leg to the other every few minutes.
- If you have to sit for long periods of time, stand up and move around or take a short walk approximately every 30 minutes.
- Wear elastic support stockings, but avoid clothing that is too tight or that will constrict your waist, groin, or legs.
- Make sure to include high-fiber foods in your diet since constipation can contribute to varicose veins. High fiber foods include fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, like bran. Control your salt-intake. Salt, or sodium, can cause you to retain water or swell.
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Old 05-22-2007, 09:38 AM   #3
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it is normal to get weak veins in that age. i knew 3 girls with that problem when i went to school, at the age of about 18 and just one of them had "luck", she had only spider veins. the only thing that really helps is: keep moving!

You need to get a routine like having morning walks (no running!, just fast walking up and down hill, if possible), swimming at least once a week (you'll see that is the most effectiv help; do rather crawl than breaststroke) and whenever you like or feel pain do some stretching like yoga.

last: be carefull with muscle training. Why? Just look for damaged veins at the arms of bodybuilders. when the veins are weak such sport might be too much as well as jumping including running, tennis etc.

I hope i could help you and forgive me my grammar

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what is your diet? also you could try an herbal product like vericosex.

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Default ive had them since 18 :(

i have the same problem. Its not fun, im 21 ive had them since i was 18 and they have gradually gotten worse...it makes me feel older than what i am...especially when i see all my friends wearing cute shorts and dresses i wouldnt dream of wearing now...(at least not with out leggings!) I have a derm appointment on the 25th...im going to talk to him about removal. Mine are not only ugly but hurt! I run daily, swim laps often, eat healthy and wear stockings under my jeans at work and i make sure im constantly moving...just goes to show you all the precautions in the world cant compete with genes and mother nature
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I am a Phlebologist and I help ppl with vein disease and other vein problems. Varicose veins can be caused by heredity: if ur mother or grandmother have them u most likely will too, Gender: females are more likely to have them, Prolonged standing: standing for a long period of time cause increased volume and pressure of blood in the lower limbs, Obesity: increase weight increases pressure, Hormone levels: birth control pills and pregnancy, Physical trauma:damage to underlying blood vessles. I would suggest going to a vein center and getting a duplex ultrasound to check the valves in ur legs. They could be disfunctioning causing blood to pool in ur legs causing pain and veins to be enlarged. An endovenous laser ablation is a simple procedure that would be ur best bet. This procedure heat seals ur vein and causes it to reabsorbed into ur body. That way blood travels through the other veins improving circulation and helping with any pain or just unsightly leg veins.
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