Ouch, My Veins Hurt

Ever wondered why varicose veins can hurt so much? Well, here's why. There are nerves that run on the outside of the veins. As the vein enlarges, it stretches these nerves causing pain. The more you stand, the more blood stretches the veins which stretches the nerves which causes pain. Typically, the pain is a burning or tingling or even a numbness that worsens the longer you are on your feet. Getting off your feet, putting your legs up or just getting the veins fixed by your friendly Phlebologist will usually make the discomfort go away. What kind of leg pain do you have?