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Varicose veins

Cinnabon64
Cinnabon64 Posts: 32
edited January 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Just wondering if any of you have found varicose veins you did realize you had before the weight loss, or ones that have gotten worse?

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  • binglebandit
    binglebandit Posts: 531 Member
    I have varicose veins from a DVT. I wouldn't say they're worse, but maybe more noticeable to the touch. It's hard to say. Before I lost weight I never wore shorts, and now I like to show off my legs more, even with the veins showing. So I do notice them more, but that could just be because I don't cover them up anymore. Either way, adding in exercise has helped me grain muscle and increase my circulation, so I think my legs look healthier despite any veins showing.
  • simplyciera
    simplyciera Posts: 168 Member
    I've never had vericose veins, but I've read that Vitamin K can help with those who have them.
    I'd just check with your doctor before taking a supplement. And there's lots of vitamin K in your dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale in case you wanted to take a natural approach.
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