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Spider veins all over body

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Bojangles89
Bojangles89

Hello

I've been struggling with this issue for quite some time.

I have spider veins all over my body. My ankles are the worst. Has anyone had this issue? Any remedies that treat it? I have tried herbal remedies and laser surgery. I am worried it may be due to a hormonal imbalance or venous insufficiency. I currently take a multi B vitamin, vitamin D and Rutin.

I recently spoke to the GP who did not seem concerned. They just really get me down. They're on my arms, chest, legs, feet, stomach, face and shoulders. They aren't overly noticeable but I know they are there.

About me: 31 year old female. I don't drink or smoke. I do use an e-cigarette. No swelling in legs and blood pressure is normal.

Many thanks

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  • sarah95835
    sarah95835 Bojangles89

    Posted

    Hello, I understand how you feel as I myself have a lot of spider veins particularly on my thighs. Like you, I don't smoke or drink and I am a healthy 25year old. My spider veins first appeared a few years ago following a really bad allergic reaction that required a heavy dose of steroids. Almost as soon as I began the course of steroids the spider veins appeared and sadly haven't gone away. Whilst I've never asked a GP if the steroids were the cause I highly doubt it was a coincidence as the steroids increased both my heart rate and blood pressure whilst I was on them. Have you been on any medication that could have caused even a short lived slight increase of blood pressure?

    Take care, Sarah.

    • Bojangles89
      Bojangles89 sarah95835

      Posted

      Hi Sarah

      Thanks so much for your reply. Not that I'm aware of but I could have been! Sorry to hear you have them too. Don't know why but they just get me down so much!

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