Sue Doser
I started getting varicose veins in my 20s, and I knew they would always be a problem. But I never expected them to stop me from doing the things I loved.
It wasn't the stares or the never wearing short skirts that bothered me. The veins became a serious physical obstacle. Excruciating foot cramps often woke me up in the middle of the night. I would have to stop halfway through my aerobics class because my legs were aching, and I was having issues with terrible itching, but it was under the skin - an itch you can't scratch.
It got to the point where it prevented me from riding bikes with my husband, from exercising, from standing at work, even from resting for long periods of time. That's when I noticed an advertisement for varicose vein treatments at Loyola. I was so excited I called right then for an appointment.
From the beginning, Loyola made my treatment a wonderful experience. My nurse practitioner was so attentive, and my doctor explained everything step-by-step. They really cared - and showed me that having varicose veins didn't mean I had to put my life on hold.
Today, I can keep up with my husband and kids. I can exercise when I want, and I sleep through the night. I live my life on my terms, and I've never been happier.