Abdominal pain while wearing compression pantyhose?

I'm a RN in my 20s and wear 15-20 mmHg compression pantyhose for my 12.5 hour shifts. I have some spider veins on my thighs and the pantyhose prevent them from feeling bruised. However, the pressure hurts my stomach. What can I do to stop this?

Answers from doctors (7)


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Nov 29, 2012

Switch to thigh high stockings.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Switch to thigh high stockings.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Nov 29, 2012

Try thigh high compression hose.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Try thigh high compression hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Nov 28, 2012

Make sure your hose are high quality and properly fitted and sized according to the manufacturer's instructions, or try another brand. Respected brands include Medi, Jobst, Sigvaris, and Juzo. If you are
extremely overweight, you may need to lose weight.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Make sure your hose are high quality and properly fitted and sized according to the manufacturer's instructions, or try another brand. Respected brands include Medi, Jobst, Sigvaris, and Juzo. If you are
extremely overweight, you may need to lose weight.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Nov 26, 2012

Try the thigh high stockings instead.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Try the thigh high stockings instead.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Nov 26, 2012

You can obtain thigh or calf length stockings, as most of the compression is from the low thigh down. It will feel better if you up the compression to 20-3- mmHg also.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

You can obtain thigh or calf length stockings, as most of the compression is from the low thigh down. It will feel better if you up the compression to 20-3- mmHg also.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Nov 26, 2012

If the pantyhose are too tight on your abdomen, perhaps you need a larger size. Another option is to have your veins treated so you do not need to use pantyhose. Have you had your legs checked by vein specialist (Phlebologist)?

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

If the pantyhose are too tight on your abdomen, perhaps you need a larger size. Another option is to have your veins treated so you do not need to use pantyhose. Have you had your legs checked by vein specialist (Phlebologist)?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Nov 26, 2012

If the panty hose bother you, then you can switch to thigh high support stockings. Another option would be to have the spider veins treated by sclerotherapy so you wouldn't be bothered by them. Also, symptomatic treatment with exercise and, if necessary, weight loss would be helpful.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

If the panty hose bother you, then you can switch to thigh high support stockings. Another option would be to have the spider veins treated by sclerotherapy so you wouldn't be bothered by them. Also, symptomatic treatment with exercise and, if necessary, weight loss would be helpful.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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