AnxiousLife
16-12-15, 20:10
Hi all,
I struggle with health anxiety and deal with a multitude of symptoms, with one of my greatest fears being blood clots. I am 29 and have been diagnosed with reticular and varicose veins along the back of both of my legs (this was back at the beginning of October). I have an appointment to have these removed mid-January, but I have noticed over the past couple months the veins are getting MUCH bigger, longer, and seem to be multiplying!! I look like a human road map! They are also causing quite a bit of discomfort. I do have compression stockings, but I don't think they are helping at all.
Does anyone know what would cause these veins to be getting worse?? The doctor told me heredity, but I don't know anyone in my family that has any varicose veins. I'm worried if there is a blockage or something wrong with an artery or heart issue?
I struggle with health anxiety and deal with a multitude of symptoms, with one of my greatest fears being blood clots. I am 29 and have been diagnosed with reticular and varicose veins along the back of both of my legs (this was back at the beginning of October). I have an appointment to have these removed mid-January, but I have noticed over the past couple months the veins are getting MUCH bigger, longer, and seem to be multiplying!! I look like a human road map! They are also causing quite a bit of discomfort. I do have compression stockings, but I don't think they are helping at all.
Does anyone know what would cause these veins to be getting worse?? The doctor told me heredity, but I don't know anyone in my family that has any varicose veins. I'm worried if there is a blockage or something wrong with an artery or heart issue?