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What Causes Painful Swollen Spider Veins While On Levothyroxine?

Yes! I am 69 yrs old and take only 75mg of levothyroxine in the am due to thyroid issues. No other meds and see doctor annually. I do have spider veins and above my left knee they re bulging more and I have an area that is swollen and feels hot, even to the touch. It gets worse (hurts like a sting) if I stay on my feet or walk a lot. It also feels hard to the touch as compared to the same spot on my other leg. This area I refer to is about the size of a small apple. Any ideas?
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is due to varicose veins , not related to thyroid issue .
* Needs doppler evaluation of the veins to evaluate it precisely and get
managed accordingly .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .

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What Causes Painful Swollen Spider Veins While On Levothyroxine?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is due to varicose veins , not related to thyroid issue . * Needs doppler evaluation of the veins to evaluate it precisely and get managed accordingly . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .