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Heres the causes…if you go to the site it will show all different treatments for them

“What causes varicose veins and spider veins?
The heart pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients to the whole body. Arteries carry blood from the heart towards the body parts. Veins carry oxygen-poor blood from the body back to the heart.

The squeezing of leg muscles pumps blood back to the heart from the lower body. Veins have valves that act as one-way flaps. These valves prevent the blood from flowing backwards as it moves up the legs. If the one-way valves become weak, blood can leak back into the vein and collect there. This problem is called venous insufficiency. Pooled blood enlarges the vein and it becomes varicose. Spider veins can also be caused by the backup of blood. Hormone changes, inherited factors, and exposure to the sun can also cause spider veins.

How common are abnormal leg veins?
About 50 to 55% of American women and 40 to 45% of American men suffer from some form of vein problem. Varicose veins affect 1 out of 2 people age 50 and older.

Who usually has varicose veins and spider veins?
Many factors increase a person’s chances of developing varicose or spider veins. These include:

* Increasing Age
* Having family members with vein problems or being born with weak vein valves
* Hormonal changes. These occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Taking birth control pills and other medicines containing estrogen and progesterone also increase the risk of varicose or spider veins
* Pregnancy. During pregnancy there is a huge increase in the amount of blood in the body. This can cause veins to enlarge. The expanding uterus also puts pressure on the veins. Varicose veins usually improve within 3 months after delivery. A growing number of abnormal veins usually appear with each additional pregnancy
* Obesity, leg injury, prolonged standing and other things that weaken vein valves
* Sun exposure, which can cause spider veins on the cheeks or nose of a fair-skinned person”

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Pale skin tend to be more at risk of them…I have them too…avoid sudden chnges of tempeature…like dont have boiling hot baths….the only way to remove them is laser treatment…though I have seen a cream which says it minimizes them.

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The other answerer is correct. Spider veins occur in many, many people. It is just something that your body does. And, no one looks that closely at a person’s legs when wearing shorts that they could see the spider veins without getting their face very close to your legs. And, your legs will probably become more tan during the summer which will also help to hide them. People do not examine pt’s legs closely except to notice in passing that they have an attractive shape to their legs, etc. You need to ignore these and later, when you are older and have some money saved up, you can go to a laser clinic to reduce their appearance but you would probably be wasting your money because if your body does this now, it will continue to do it all of your life.

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In 1832 a Russian doctor named Dr. Spidericav Veinowski gave name to this disease while he was trying to get rid of these unsightly skin disorder on his wife’s legs and face.

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Http://www.youtube.com/user/brunetteheartsbeauty you should really check her out, she is just starting on youtube, and she is really helpful. I only know this because i posted a question here, and she answered it perfectly and then told me about her videos, she knows more than i do about all this. Good luck

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Stetch Marks – Look more like a scar that healed over time. Think of the skin as being ” Bloated” then it suddenly shrinks down to normal size. There will be wrinkles in the skin after it is returned to normal…those wrinkles are the stretch marks.
The Veins are obvious, you’ll see a blue vein run through the person’s legs…which bring up a point. Stetch marks are mostly on the stomach, the upper legs & butt.
Varicose veins are mosly on the lower legs but sometimes on the upper legs, and sometimes along the ankles and feet.

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Laser treatment is the only method I’ve heard of that is really effective for spider veins. However, it sometimes takes many treatments, doesn’t always work, and does not prevent new spider veins from occuring.

As for make-up to mask them, I don’t much about that. Put your search engine to work and do some research online (that’s what I would have to do to find your answer for you).

Good luck!

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That looks like a cherry angioma (dilated capillaries). Women get them – they’re possibly related to estrogen. They’re often found on the face, back and chest. You notice yours because it’s on your face and you have relatively pale skin. They’re completely harmless, but if it bothers you or starts to get bigger a dermatologist can probably remove it (electrosurgery, cryotherapy or laser).

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Lasers

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Chill, broken capillaries are not a serious medical problem. They ARE spider veins, that’s why!

Okay well you probably GOT them from the sun. They can be formed through extremely hot temperatures, as well as going from cold weather to hot weather within a short amount of time (though your condition is probably from the former).

To answer your question, broken capillaries are burst blood vessels. Capillaries are very small blood vessels. When they are under pressure (either physical or chemical), the walls fluctuate and widen or become smaller, causing stress on the capillaries’ muscles. These muscles break when there is too much pressure building upon them.

You can get rid of them through creams, pills, lasers, or procedures. Just ask your dermatologist. If you don’t have one, go to the drugstore. There are medicines, treatments, and night creams just for broken capillaries. They aren’t harmful in any way.

To avoid getting them in the future be sure not to go outside when it’s super-duper hot or cold, don’t get sunburned or windburned, and try not to fall on your face or have anything press against it too hard (even it it’s your fingers, don’t prod your face, it is delicate). Don’t drink too much alcohol. Loads of men have broken capillaries all over their faces because of the alcohol, it’s not attractive.

Good luck!

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I don’t think it has anything to do with clomid. Clomid may give a little cramps but, nothing else. I’ve used clomid for years without success, good luck to you.

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Well its normal for the veins and i do have some on my breast but you can barely see them but thats the only place i have them..

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The veins could be a sign, but i wouldn’t overanalyze all the details if i were you because this will only stress you out when the only way to know for sure is through a positive test.

I had periods when i had all the signs of pregnancy, only to find that i’m not when my af comes a few days after.

This COULD BE a sign, but just wait a couple of days and you can know for sure. Try to relax until then. =)

GOOD LUCK!!!

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I’m 23 wks & 1 day pregnant now with my first baby. I still have no signs of that and hopefully I won’t get them!

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Totally!! Not everyone gets them but they are common enough. Keep your circulation active through massage and light exercise.

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Well i have never had varicose veins but i’ve read that once they have formed the only way to get rid of them is with surgery or other medical treatments. Their are ways to help delay formation. Don’t sit or stand for long periods elevate your legs wear compression stockings (available from doctor or in pharmacies)for more info see below sites.

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Keep your legs moving, even sitting in a rocking chair pushing gently can help blood flow, try walking as much as possible like if your on the phone try pacing around from time to time.

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See your health care provider as soon as possible for varicose veins and spider veins prevention. Potential complications include:

Vein perforation
Blood clot formation
Blood clot in lung (pulmonary embolism)
Inflammation of the vein (phlebitis)
Blood collection (hematoma)
Infection
Paresthesia (numbness or tingling)
Skin burn
Nerve damage
Bruising of the skin
Pain

Today, the radiofrequencey ablation (RFA) procedure is an alternative method in the treatment of varicose veins. One may treat any residual spider veins or vein branches with either laser or sclerotherapy.

For poorly understood reasons, pain in the hip is often felt down the leg, often at or just above the knee. This is called referred pain. Nonreferred hip pain may be felt in the groin or upper outer thigh. Pain that starts in the low back is often felt in the hip region. Because the hip joint is so deeply located, it can often be difficult to identify the exact source of pain.
Listen for the pain message and try to avoid activities that aggravate your hip. You should avoid pain medication as much as possible. Rest the joint after painful activities.
Heat applied to the affected area will provide some relief. You may take acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or pyroxene as long as feel significant pain. To avoid upset stomach, take the medication with food. If significant pain persists beyond a week, call the doctor. I hope this helps you. And good luck, and happy holiday’s.

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I would call your doctor now or go to the ER— swelling with pain could mean a blood clot. And if so then you need treatment- now.

Hopefully it is nothing serious (it could be) but better to be safe than sorry.

Take care.

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Baby oil, lotion…

For spider veins there is nothing you can do. You can wear support hose and keep your feet/legs elevated.
That may help, but there isnt anything you can do for them

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Http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/spider-and-varicose-veins

i hope this can answer your question.

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I don’t know anyone that got red spider veins 8dpo.
Perhaps others will know of someone who did.
It’s likely too early to be having any symptoms anyway.

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I dont know but i think you should wait till the 16th and see what happens and then if ur late for your period then you should take a test

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Don’t worry about them. I have some very small, faint ones on my inner thighs and my hips, and I’ve been a healthy weight all my life (I am dead on where I’m supposed to be on the scales). A lot of people have them, and nobody really thinks twice about them.

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I’m not saying it’s not a pregnancy symptom, but I all of a sudden noticed mine years ago, and I’ve never been pregnant. Unfortunately, they just sneak up on you. One of the joys of getting older. I hope it’s a good sign for you, but I wouldn’t bank on it. Good luck.

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Spider Veins Treatment
Sclerotherapy – Of all available treatments, this one is most commonly used for both spider veins and varicose veins. It involves injecting a solution into the vein that causes the lining of the vein walls to swell, stick together, and eventually seal shut. The flow of blood is stopped and the vein turns into scar tissue. In a few weeks, the vein should fade. Although the same vein may need to be injected with the solution more than once, sclerotherapy is very effective if done correctly. The American Academy of Dermatology states that most patients can expect a 50% to 90% improvement. Also, a new and improved type of sclerotherapy called microsclerotherapy uses improved solutions and injection techniques that increase the success rate for removal of spider veins. Sclerotherapy does not require anesthesia, and can be done in the doctor’s office.

* Electrodesiccation – This treatment is similar to sclerotherapy except the veins are sealed off with an electrical current instead of the injection of solution. This treatment may leave scars.
* Laser surgery – Until recently, laser treatments mostly were used for treating spider veins on the face. Varicose veins in the legs did not respond consistently to this treatment, and some doctors doubted whether laser treatment actually worked, and it was not covered by most health insurance plans. Now, however, new technology in laser treatments can effectively treat varicose veins in the legs.

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Exercise regularly. Walking and jogging improve circulation in the legs, and proper circulation helps ward off varicose veins. Exercise also reduces overall high blood pressure and strengthens the entire circulatory system.
Avoid prolonged standing. Standing in one place for a long time increases venous pressure in the legs and feet, and over time this pressure weakens the blood vessel walls. Since prolonged standing is almost unavoidable in some jobs, mitigate the harm by shifting your position as frequently as possible, and try to walk around at least every 30 minutes. If your job can be performed while sitting, see if you can arrange that.
Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, you put excess pressure on your legs. Exercise regularly and develop healthy eating habits, and you’ll reap a whole host of health benefits, including reduction of your varicose vein risk.
Quit smoking. Everybody knows that smoking contributes to myriad health problems, but if you need one more reason, keep in mind that the high blood pressure associated with smoking also helps cause varicose veins.
Put your feet up for a while. Especially if you have to stand up for long periods, take time to relax your legs and improve circulation by elevating your legs and feet for several minutes throughout the day or when you finish your shift. With your doctor’s blessing, you might also try using an inversion table or elevating the foot of your bed so that your feet are slightly higher than your head when you sleep. Taking pressure off the legs and letting gravity act on your body a little differently from time to time will help prevent blood from pooling in the veins.
Redesign your wardrobe. Improve circulation to your lower body by avoiding tight-fitting clothes on your legs and around your waist. Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes instead of high heels, and make sure your shoes are properly fitted.
Sit properly. Sit up straight and don’t cross your legs. Good posture improves circulation, while crossed legs restrict blood flow to and from the legs.
Avoid high-estrogen birth control pills. Long-term use of high-estrogen birth control pills have been shown to increase the risk of varicose veins by altering circulatory valve functioning. If you require birth control for an extended period of time, ask your health care provider about other options.
Wear compression hose. If you’re developing varicose veins, try regularly using compression hose (support hose). These can be purchased at medical supply stores or pharmacies and come in a variety of different compressions. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure you get the proper fit and compression level.
Consider medical options. While the steps above can help prevent the appearance of varicose veins, stop new ones from forming, and reduce the size and painfulness of existing ones, medical treatment may be advisable if you are in severe pain or if these less severe methods don’t work. Treatments include sclerotherapy, laser surgery, and vein stripping. Consult your physician to determine the best option for you.

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Well Its weird that you suddenly got them, And its maybe Because You didnt notice them for a while. Dont sweat it, Its normal that you just become born with spider veins There are ways to remove spider veins, but they do involve laser surgery. If it really makes you sad, and you dont want them, there are a couple of ways you can get them removed, but it does involve some kind of surgery

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No. Another old wive’s tale. Cross them legs, girl!

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They are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. My grandma just got surgery for both her spider veins in both legs. If the one-way valves become weak, blood can leak back into the vein and collect there by the backup of blood. Spider veins can also be caused by the backup of blood. Hormone changes, inherited factors, and exposure to the sun can also cause spider veins.

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Yeah, whatever you do dont pick your spots. Make up hides them to…
Drinking alcohol gives you them aswell. Im a boy. My mom has loads but my dad has a few. Not many though. Its really off putting. I picked a few spots before i new about spider veins. And i have one tiny little mark. I dont even know if its a spider vein yet. Hoping it will go. But yeah. Dont pick your spots. Drink water daily (2 litres) and when summer time is here, put lots n lots of sun tan lotion on. If you burn, you increase your chances of getting spider veins

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Here is some good info on spider veins their causes and treatment. Anything that is a cover up is actually a temporary fix. My sister had lazer done on hers. Unfortunately I still have the ugly suckers on my legs. Mom, grandma and other sister has them too, so guess it was bound to be hereditary.
Http://www.veindirectory.org/content/laser_light_therapy.asp

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The best and safest way is through the use of laser surgery. You’d have to ask the laser surgeon what his cost is, as it would depend upon the severity of the spider veins. Other techniques would include electrolysis or sclerotherapy.

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I just got back from the dermatologist and had saline injections done on my leg. I have very little purple spider veins on different areas of my leg, had them since I was 13!! (hereditary..) So finally they were just big enough to get a needle in them. Contact your dermatologist about this and see if the veins are big enough and worth trying the saline injection. It will burn and cramp when you get it done, but it will be worth it! The cost will be about $250 per 15 minute session. It took him about 10 min. To do a small 4 inch area on my leg. But the area will turn reddish purple for 4-6 weeks so be prepared to have something to cover it!! I won’t be wearing shorts for a while now. I’m crossing my fingers the results will be good…I will have to go back and get touch ups though which Im not looking forward to….it kind of hurt!!!! Good luck with yours and ask your dermatologist about your options. It’s cosmetic so your insurance won’t cover this… But I think it’s worth the money.

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Im not sure but you should try tanning.

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Spider veins are enlargements of otherwise invisible blood vessels in the skin that take on a blue or red color. They can be flat or raised, may occur anywhere on the thighs, legs, ankles and feet, and are found in both men and women. Spider veins are the thread-like colored veins most often seen on the surface of the skin. They are most often not as painful as enlarged varicose veins but they are still liable to bleed and worsen without treatment. Spider veins occur most commonly in the legs
but are often seen in the face and elsewhere. These spider veins, medically referred to as telangectasias, will not worsen to the point where they will ever become the large bulging varicose veins
Spider veins and varicose veins are not the same — and one does not lead to the other. Whereas varicose veins are large, swollen and occur singularly on the legs, spider veins are delicate and tend to be come in cliques. They are, however, caused by similar factors.

Exactly what happens in the body to produce spider veins isn’t known for sure, though there are several theories that address possible causes. One theory is that spider veins, which occur near the surface of the skin, are fed by underlying varicose veins too small or embedded too deeply to reach the skin surface. These underlying veins disrupt circulation, causing spider veins to grow above them. Another theory is that spider veins are little arteries that have latched on to the network of veins nearest the skin surface. Because arteries are highly pressurized and the surface veins have low pressure, the combination of the arterial blood (oxygenated blood flowing to the heart) with the venal blood (deoxygenated blood flowing away from the heart) causes spider veins to be visible.

Although the cause of spider veins is not actually known, they may have their basis in heredity or hormones, especially estrogen. Many times spider veins occur together with varicose veins. While many patients seek treatment for cosmetic improvement, others are looking for relief from discomfort. Spider veins are formed by the dilation of the small veins under the surface of the skin, mostly on the legs. They look like red or purple sunbursts or web patterns. Spider veins are also referred to as telangiectasia or broken capillaries. They usually pose no health hazard but may produce a dull aching or burning in the legs after prolonged standing.

Support hose and weight loss are often mentioned as ways to prevent or treat spider veins but do not necessarily improve the condition. The only real treatment for these vessels is to eradicate them. The preferred treatment is injecting a solution into the vein that causes the vein to contract. The process is called sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy is almost painless and improves the appearance but it does not prevent new spider veins from developing in the future. While lasers are frequently used to eliminate spider veins on the face, they are generally not as effective as sclerotherapy on veins in the arms and legs. Sclerotherapy is still the best and safest treatment for spider veins. It causes minimal discomfort. A concentrated salt (saline) or specially developed chemical solution is injected with a very small needle into the spider vein. This pickles the inside of the vein so it closes up. It later collapses and becomes scar tissue that eventually is absorbed by the body.

Sclerotherapy generally requires multiple treatment sessions. Post-treatment therapy includes wearing compression bandages or support hose for two days to three weeks following treatment. Although sclerotherapy works for current spider veins, it does not prevent future ones from developing.

There are several ways to treat spider veins on the face. Lasers have been used successfully, alone or in combination with electric needle therapy. The heat from the high intensity laser beam or intense pulsed light device selectively destroys the abnormal veins. It is best for tiny veins in fair skinned people. With the electric needle, the veins are sealed off with the application of electrical current.

I hope his can help
regards

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Too much exposure in the sun. Encourage her to wear sunscreen whenever she is outside.

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You’d have to go to a piercer and ask them if you can, don’t listen to anyone on here good luck!

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It’s ok, but no better than a vitamin K cream
The Britsh Red Cross runs a skin camouflage treatment service and has centres around the country, used by patients with port wine birth marks, burns, scarring and thread veins.

Laser therapy can be helpful, but specific lasers must be used (e.g Pulsed Dye Laser), and the doctor using laser therapy should be highly experienced in it’s use. Treatment may be painful and can cause bruising to the treated area for 7 to 14 days. In the right hands laser therapy is effective, but treatment is not freely available in all areas of the UK.

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Don’t worry! First off Avon makes a product just for spider veins, you just roll it on and they will start to disappear. The cream is about 20-30 dollars. Just go to Avon.com and look under skin care products. You can ask your doctor about other treatments. They could use a laser (painless) and kill off the small veins which meas they would NEVER come back. This might be kind of pricey but worth it! Another cheap fix while you save your pennies is to get heavy concealer for your nose. That way you’ll feel better knowing no one can see them. Everyone has something that they wish they could change, lucky for you its fixable! Good luck!

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Http://www.newimagehwc.com/images/laservein/laserveinremoval.jpg

There is a before and after pic after someone go them removed. My mom has them and they are very painful and it hurts when she walks when she wakes up. She basically got them because she’s a nurse and walking so much in hte hospital just aggitaed the problem. They aren’t a major health concern or anything, but it makes you self consience and my mom never wears shorts.

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Yes you do and there is nothing you can do apart from surgery!
They shouldn’t cause you any pain or harm…You just have to love them and live with them I’m afraid!!!
Most people have them…either really small ones on their face or somewhere else on their body! Don’t worry!
You may have seen varicose vains which are raised and don’t look too nice!

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I don’t know what the marks on your butt are.

The spider veins, however, I do know about. Whether or not you exercise doesn’t matter, here. Since your legs are lower than your heart, blood flows down into them. The blood vessels in your legs have little pumps that are designed to push excess blood back out into your blood stream. If you spend a lot of time on your feet, or if it’s in your genes, those pumps fail, and the blood vessels get so full that they swell up, causing spider veins. It has nothing to do with being fat. Spider veins are extremely common in women who have active jobs and spend most of the day on their feet. In fact, you’d probably be less likely to get them if you spent all day laying in bed.

They’re pretty much there permanently, unless you get medical treatment to remove them. And since you already know you are prone to spider veins, you are at a greater risk of developing varicose veins (which are bigger and painful) in the future. In order to prevent spider veins and varicose veins, you can wear compression hosiery or compression socks. These are basically knee-high or higher and very tight, to prevent extra blood from pooling in your legs in the future.

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Your best bet would be to go to a tattoo place or two and show them and ask them what they think. They will know better then anyone what can and can’t or should and shouldn’t be tattooed

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If they are tiny and red, then you have some broken capillaries aka spider veins. Bad circulation can run in the family or can be due to being overweight.
Whatever you do, DO NOT CROSS YOUR LEGS all the time when sitting down! It is very lady-like, but very bad for your circulation in your legs.
You can look into compression stockings aka TED hose http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_stockings.
Try elevating your legs whenever at home.
If your feet are cold, you may already have bad circulation. Palpate your pedal pulses to see if they are equal, strong and warm. Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQIiB51IWMU
and try exercising, they WILL GET WORSE!

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Walk moderately. Gentle exercise improves circulation and speeds recovery.

Consult a board-certified dermatologic surgeon. Let them examine your spider veins. Discuss treatment options.

Have cool showers instead of hot ones as heat dilates the blood vessels making them more conspicuous. Reduce prolonged exposure in the sun and remember to wear sunscreen.

Apply concealer with a latex sponge and foundation cream with powder to temporarily fix spider veins. For those on your legs and other body parts, use an opaque cream-based product and setting powder available in department stores.

Good luck

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The signs you are describing are those of liver failure. Eventually these people will develop these symptoms after abusing their livers for so many years.

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You may be able to have CO2 laser treatments to diminish them. They are hereditary. Nothing you do sleeping is going to make them more or less noticeable. I’m sure any one in your life will not find them a problem.

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Go to the doctors for a pregnancy test. Those ones are more accurate.

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I took Yasmin for over a year and I never had any problems with spider veins. Maybe you should consult with your doctor and try another form of birth control pill if this problem continue to persist.

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No

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I’m about 4 months along & I haven’t experienced this, but according to “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” it actually can happen in early pregnancy.

It’s caused by the pregnancy hormones & the increase in blood circulation. It can be hereditary.

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Laser should work on small purplish veins as long as your skin tone isn’t too dark (or you have a tan). Sclerotherapy (saline injections) is another option if you are not a good candidate for laser treatments.

The attached site has more information.

Good luck.

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I’m in the same boat as you. I’m 20w2d. I really hope they do go away…and from what I’ve been told, MOST of them will. Good luck.

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Why haven’t you taken a test if you’re that late?! And yes your nipples to get dark when you’re pregnant.