what is deep venous insufficiency? because i have this test venous duplex scan. is this serious? thanks!!?

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in this conclusion it says deep venous insufficiency,right common femoral,deep feromal vein,superficial femoral vein,posterior tibial vein peronealveins, left common femoral vein and superficial vein. the dermatologist refer me to a medicine doctors.. is there any serious here? im 37 a mother of two, before im taking contraceptive pills but now i discontinued it due to my varicose veins.. and planning to have this stocking pressurize for prevention and protection..
It means that the valves (which regulate the direction of blood flow) aren't working. It isn't life threatening. Problems in the deep system can't be fixed. Problems in the superficial system are fairly easy to fix by a vein specialist.

The stockings are a good first step. Because of the deep system problems, you'll need some form of compression lifelong.

I'm puzzled about stopping the pill because of the veins. While the pill by itself does increase the risk of a DVT, varicose veins don't. Talk to your family doctor or OB/GYN.  (+ info)

What do you mean by Grade 3 Venous Insufficiency? Thanks?

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Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart. Grade 3 means varicose veins with edema (swelling) in the legs.
Clinical Classification of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Class- Signs-
0- No signs of venous disease
1- Ectatic or reticular veins*
2- Varicose veins*
3- Edema
4- Skin changes due to venous stasis (eg, pigmentation, induration, lipodermatosclerosis)
5- Skin changes due to venous stasis and healed ulceration
6- Skin changes due to venous stasis and active ulceration
*May occur idiopathically without chronic venous insufficiency.  (+ info)

chronic venous insufficiency?

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What is the difference between Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Chronic Veneous Insufficiency (CVT)?
DVT is a clot or blockage of the vein. it can happen when you sit for long periods like on a plane or are in the hospital in bed all day. Any healthy person can get those, even young people. CVT is usually due to an underlying disease like diabetes or heart disease where the blood pumping mechanism is damaged, or the veins are narrowed with plaque. Both conditions can be very dangerous. DVT can be treated and not happen again if caught in time, but, if the clot breaks loose can be fatal. CVT is a long drawn out condition where you get discoloration and swelling in the legs and sometimes have stasis ulcers that don't heal properly. This can lead to gangrene and amputation. This is just an overview. talk to your doctor if you have any further questions on this.  (+ info)

If a man is in his 50's, has venous insufficiency and is depressed but in treatment, is there any chance he'll

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ever want sex again?

I keep hearing that if a couple loses their sex life in the mid years, they'll never get it back. I'm 40 and my husband is 50. We haven't been sexually active in 4 years (not consistently active in more than 12 years of our 15 year marriage).

He never mentions sex. He never initiates. When I try, he says he wants to, but not now.

He saw a urologist who prescribed ED meds for him and I thought thinks were looking up. But he lost them. It's been a month, and not only has he not taken them, but he's not looking for them.

I know that this has to be difficult for him, but I feel really rejected. I don't want the rest of our lives to be celibate - especially if they don't have to be.

I've asked a few questions before and have been called insensitive for wanting to be intimate with my husband. Please don't tell me to just get a vibrator. It's not just sex. It's feeling wanted and being held and really being kissed.

We've tried counseling....
We have talked about it - so many times - and he always says he'll fix it, but then nothing comes of it.

We're in counseling (and taking antidepressants) separately and we've tried couples counseling, but nothing seems to work.

The celibacy has been going on much longer than the antidepressants, though he is taking prozac and lowered sex drive is one of the side effects. But that's what the levitra was for. I just think if he were in the least interested, he would have tried them.

Unless he's too afraid it won't work?

IDK I was hoping to find someone who'd had that sort of experience and worked through it, but I haven't really found that in any of my posts.

Thanks for your input.
When someone is depressed they feel that they are the problem. I know that it is you that feels unwanted/unloved but it is very difficult for a man to initiate intercourse if he feels he will fail to function properly. Low self esteem will usually result in low libedo especially in males. What you need to do is work on his self esteem and when this has been raised then you can work on the other. Your husband needs to know that you can both be close without him thinking you are going to want intercourse. When this happens the 'pressure' to perform will slowly go away.
Our doctor said to us that anyone over the age of 35 must take a calcium supplement. He recommended Liquid calcium as it absorbed into the blood stream quicker. Myself and my wife have been taking it and to say the change has been dramatic would be an understatement. A deficiency in calcium can lead to irritability, high blood pressure, panic attacks, depression, muscle spasms to name but a few things. When you are depressed you do not feel like doing much, let alone getting close to someone. I would advise you to both start on the liquid calcium and do things together that he will see as not ending with sex. It is a long journey but it has to start with the first step. Take that first step together with no pressure.  (+ info)

What do you need to be aware of when diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency?

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I was told I have adrenal insufficiency and looked on line about what this means as far as how it will affect the rest of my life. I have read you need to wear an alert bracelet (for what?) and other things.
Well if you read up on it you know that improperly treated, it could become a life or death situation if you were in an accident and unable to speak. Your medic alert will tell them of your condition, then they can in tern, contact your Dr and they will be able to find out what they need to do for you. I know, I wear a medic alert. If I didn't and I was in that situation, the first med they would give me for pain would kill me. It's a common pain medication and used at accident sites. For me, it's a death sentence. So you have your Dr. phone # on there as well as your physical problem. They can save your life. So get one. Adrenal insufficiency is a serious problem. Good luck  (+ info)

Why is protamine sulfate injected in the venous tube and not the arterial tube?

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During kidney dialysis, why is the protamine sulfate injected in the venous tube and not the arterial tube? Please help.
I don't know  (+ info)

What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on stroke volume if the venous return remains constant?

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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on stroke volume if the venous return remains constant? Dilation of the coronary blood vessels occurs in response to an increased heart rate and stroke volume. Explain the functional advantage of that effect.
Sympathetic stimulation inceases the force of contraction of the heart and hence the stroke volume. Diltation of coronary vessels is needed to meet the extra oxygen demand of the heart muscle which has to work more.  (+ info)

Any idea what a person can take vitamin or otherwise to help prevent venous ulcers?

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Skin ulcers on the leg are called venous. Any over the counter help to heal or prevent?
http://www.phpure.com/nutrition_products/angstrom_minerals.htm

Go to that website and look because it sounds like you could have other problems leading to the deficency. You could just need sulpher or selinium.   (+ info)

What are the risks of tobacco use when you have venous insuffiency?

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My husband has venous insuffiency and he also uses smokeless tobacco (chew) and we are wondering if this could be a contributor to the condition not improving.
Once you have venous insufficiency, it rarely improves much. Damage has been done to the venous system that doesn't repair very well.

Tobacco in any form can cause it, or make it worse.  (+ info)

Does anyone know anything about Fibromyalgia and Adrenal Insufficiency?

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I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Adrenal Insufficiency. I am concerned about the Cortef that I am taking for the AI. My face is swelling and I have gained about 8 pounds in two weeks. Is this normal?
Here is an excellent yahoo group for people with Adrenal Insufficiency:
[email protected]
Here is one for Fibromyalgia:
[email protected]
I would join these groups to learn as much as I can. Just pose your question there and someone will be glad to help you.  (+ info)

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