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    The Vein Game
    The Vein Game
    The Vein Game
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    The Vein Game

    By Eric Davis PA-C, MPAS

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    There has never been a book that takes the sometimes confusing problem of varicose veins and spider veins and and makes it easy to understand, fun to read, and inspirational all at the same time.
    Introducing "The Vein Game"! Written by a practicing vein specialist, now you too can have all of those nagging questions about your legs answered!

    "The Vein Game" is like having a day long consultation with a recognized vein treatment specialist without paying for the $250 consultation.

    Find out....

    The latest on spider vein treatment:

    "The Vein Game" reveals the secrets behind the permanent removal of those unsightly blue and purple spider veins!

    The truth about varicose Veins and the latest treatments.

    Stop wondering what those large twisted veins might be doing to the health of your legs. "The Vein Game" Lays it all out for you!

    Secrets on how to find the right vein specialist.

    "The Vein Game" finally tears down the curtain between you and the inner workings of the specialist's office and gives you the power to make great decisions about your care!

    Plus so much more.....

    "The Vein Game" will,

    • Walk you through the complexities of the vein system using easy to understand examples.
    • Show you how and where to find a good vein specialist.
    • Demonstrate exactly what can happen if varicose veins are not dealt with.
    • Equip you with 16 invaluable tips on how to play the vein game and win!
    • Help you discover the truth about spider veins and why it is OK to have cosmetic improvement as a goal.
    • Teach you how to beat insurance companies at their own game.
    • Review all of the latest vein treatments and help you decide which may be right for you.
    • Instruct you in what to do if a vein starts bleeding.
    • Help you survive pregnancy and varicose veins.
    • Tell you the truth about crossing your legs and spider veins.
    • Tell you whether or not blood clots are life threatening.
    • Describe how much genetics has to do with varicose veins.
    • Go over the connection between varicose veins and swelling, ulcers, and skin discoloration.
    • Let you know how much pain you could expect with treatment.
    • Let you know if compression socks actually do any good.
    • Lay out which treatments offer lasting results.
    • Review many natural remedies available and how they work.

    Also have access to the author's personal varicose vein blog where you can ask questions and actually get even more answers directly from the expert.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEric Davis PA-C, MPAS
    Release dateMar 26, 2011
    The Vein Game
    Author

    Eric Davis PA-C, MPAS

    Eric Davis is a Board of Medical Examiners licensed PA-C, MPAS in a General Surgery group and is a recognized vein treatment specialist. He is a member of the College of Phlebology, an Associate Affiliate Professor with Oregon Health and Sciences University, and a vein treatment trainer for other medical professionals and Physicians. Eric has been caring for patients with varicose veins, spider veins, and all kinds of associated leg problems for over eight years and in the medical field for nearly fifteen years. All of this means nothing however when compared to his passion for caring for patients with vein disorders and diseases. His ongoing commitment to patient education is the center piece of his own practice and he believes that every person should be fully informed about the problems that they face. This same information is now available to you through The Vein Game! Reading Eric’s book is as close to having a private consultation with him in his vein practice as you can get without actually leaving your home. Imagine being able to sit and have all of your questions answered by an authority on varicose veins and spider veins without having to spend the $250 on a consultation that probably wouldn’t last more than 20 minutes. This is the real reason that Eric has written this book. He sincerely desires that each and every person who has a problem with their veins be able to access the information that they need to make an educated decision about the health of their legs and learn the truth about the disease known as varicose veins.

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      The Vein Game - Eric Davis PA-C, MPAS

      The Vein Game

      Everything you need to know about Varicose Veins in the one, fun to read book!

      By Eric Davis, PA-C, MPAS

      Smashwords Edition Copyright © 2011 by Eric Davis PA-C, MPAS

      All rights reserved.

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      http://www.veingame.com

      http://www.thevaricosevein.com

      This publication is written to provide general information regarding varicose veins and the other subject matter included herein. However, due to the fact that every medical situation is different from and every medical practice differs in how it operates and deals with medical issues, actual real-world experiences may vary. For this reason the reader is encouraged to seek out medical consultation with his or her own medical provider regarding their particular degree of health and medical problem.

      The author has taken reasonable precautions in the research, writing, and preparation of this book and believes that the facts and statements made herein are accurate as of the date of its writing. The author does not assume any responsibility for the medical wellbeing or health of his readers or for any errors or omissions. The author specifically disclaims any and all liability from the use or application of the information contained in this book. This book is for informational purposes only and is not to be used in place of or in exclusion of the medical advice of a trained medical professional.

      Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      Why write this book

      Some Opening Thoughts

      Varicose Veins are like Thumbprints

      But I’m not that old!

      The Anatomy How your veins are put together

      Medical School is Expensive

      Go Dig up your shrubs

      The Physiology How normal veins work

      Veins versus Arteries: Score 2 to 1

      It’s a tough job, but someone’s go to do it

      The Pathophysiology When veins go bad

      Will the real Varicose Vein please stand up?

      Causes of Varicose Veins Why me?

      The Real Villains

      The Petty Criminals

      Veins with an Attitude

      The Symptoms What varicose veins can do to you

      Oh, my aching legs!

      Cosmetics Nobody likes a blue leg

      So you want to be a Supermodel

      Social Comfort is a legitimate goal

      The Worst Case Scenario How bad can it get?

      Choosing the right vein Doctor Be a smart shopper

      Read the Road Signs

      Check the Credentials

      The Consultation It’s a 2-way street

      The Paperwork

      The Interview

      The Exam

      The importance of the Ultrasound

      The Diagnosis

      The Treatment Recommendations

      Varicose Veins and Insurance Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

      Necessary vs. Non-necessary treatment

      Jumping through the insurance hoops

      Now the good news!

      Treatment Options for Varicose and Spider Veins

      Traditional Vein Stripping The old way of doing it

      Endoluminal Catheter Ablation The new way of doing it!

      Ambulatory Phlebectomy Removal of large ropy veins

      Sclerotherapy Injections Tidying up the loose ends

      Transcutaneous Laser Ablation Taking care of those pesky spider veins

      Pulsed Light Therapy Another way to treat spider veins

      The Truth about Tolerance

      A word about Lasers Magic or Myth?

      Naturopathic Remedies Do it yourself guide

      Butchers Broom

      St. John’s wort

      Witch Hazel

      Other Anti-inflammatories

      Flavinoids

      Manufactured Creams and Ointments

      Which Treatment is Right for Me?

      To Treat or Not to Treat? That is the question

      Compression Socks Putting the squeeze on Varicose Veins

      Pregnancy and Varicose Veins

      Prevention

      Treatment

      Spider Veins on the Face Are your cheeks too rosy?

      Blood Clots Don’t be frightened

      Varicose Veins and the Media Can you trust the tube?

      ABCNews Cutting Edge: Removing Varicose Veins

      A New Procedure can Remove the Veins in 15 minutes.

      Fox News: Zapping Varicose Veins

      Taking the pain out of varicose veins

      Dr. Oz: The Fix: Plastic Surgery

      My Personal Experience I’m not only the president of the club, I’m also a member!

      A Patient Testimony

      Common Questions (and the answers)

      Bringing it all together!

      Online Resource Quick Reference Websites that I trust!

      Glossary of Terms Goofy words your medical provider may use

      About the Author

      Acknowledgements

      This book would not exist without the incredibly valuable influence and input from some truly amazing people that I have had the pleasure of knowing. Their support and encouragement has not only raised the quality of this book to much higher levels than I could have imagined but has opened a well of creativity in me that I did not even know existed. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in the creation of this important work, especially my peers in medicine.

      My wife Melissa is far and away the most supportive and understanding person in my life. Projects like The Vein Game would not exist without her standing along side of me and my sometimes crazy, ideas. Her patience rivals that of a Tibetan Monk. This book is dedicated to her.

      Thank you also to my parents Ken and Lynn for their complete and total support of me and for instilling in me the belief that I, combined with the power that God gives, can do anything.

      G. R. Buzzas MD, FACS has been not only my mentor and a source of my growth in medicine and surgery, but a truly great friend. It was his dedication to patient care and education that brought my own evolution from a brand new medical provider to a true student of surgical practice. Working with Dr. Buzzas for the last eight years has been a blessing and a pleasure.

      Also to my partners in crime, Becky Baker-Green and Mary Philo, for their constant unwavering expertise and support as we continue to improve on our abilities to help the people who show up on our doorstep with varicose veins. I appreciate you more than you can possibly know.

      And finally to all of my patients, especially those of you that have taken time out of your busy lives to read The Vein Game and supply valuable feedback. This book is really for you and all those like you.

      Sincerely,

      Eric Davis PA-C, MPAS

      Introduction

      Welcome to the Vein Game! In the pages of this book you will learn if you are a player in the game of varicose veins or not. You will understand the rules that apply to varicose veins, their diagnosis, their treatment, and how all of this comes together inside the worlds of medicine and insurance. You will find out how to tell if your medical provider partner even plays the vein game, if they know the rules, and if they can help you win. You will understand who the players are including the insurance companies and how to take advantage of this knowledge. You will understand how to maximize your chances of winning the game and coming out the other side with the results that you had hoped for. All of this and so much more are waiting for you in the pages that follow, so let’s get started.

      Why write this book?

      Simply put, because there are millions of people just like you who are plagued by varicose veins and/or spider veins and simply don’t know what to do. In fact, it is estimated that around 1 in every 20 Americans has the disease. This translates to an estimated 20 million people in the United States who are affected by varicose veins, yet it largely goes undiagnosed and rarely discussed. I see it all the time and it frustrates me that much of the medical community has yet to embrace this as a real disease. Now I won’t argue that in life there are far more concerning diseases that affect us as humans, cancer for example, and that these demand the majority of our attentions and research, but that does not mean that lesser diseases such as varicose veins should be overlooked and ignored completely.

      Personally, I have developed a passion for the problem of varicose veins that is the result of my exposure to the

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