Not sure how to start this thread as this is my first time on Mumsnet.
I’m 27 years old non smoker, 5’6 and don’t carry any weight and work out regularly.
But although I don’t have protruding
Varicose veins (YET) my legs look like the road map of England. Long ugly dark visible blue veins (think there called reticular veins) from mid way up my calf up to just underneath my bum.
To add to this I’m in constant pain with my legs. After only a few hours of been on my feet I have aching throbbing legs where I have to elevate them for hours before I get any relief. I’m taking paracetamol a few times a day and before bed to try and combat this the Discomfort.
Yes it’s hereditary my moms had her legs stripped 3 times. And they look awful! But at 60 she couldn’t care less....wish I had her confidence to not care about what they look like.
And before you ask no, I haven’t got any children yet so I’m DREADING what pregnancy will do to them, part of the reason I’m put off from having kids cause I have so much trouble with my legs already.
I just wanted to no what I should do about it, I’ve gone to the doctors numerous times about the pain they palm me off and basically tell me to get a real problem.
Do you think private is the way forward? If so any recommendations and how much do you think it will cost?
Also is prevention better than cure?
If I get my veins treated now before they become bulging varicose veins is there less chance of them getting progressively worse.
Especially with pregnancy.
I no I sound shallow, but at 27 not being to throw on a pair of short or a bikini because I’m so paranoid. And being in constant pain is really starting to upset me. And I’m sick of feeling like this at such a young age.
If I was older I probably wouldn’t care as much.
Can any relate to me????
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
