Can compression stockings help with numbness in the leg?

My left leg keeps going almost completely numb from the knee down. My father has peripheral artery disease; however, I am only 27 years old. I have flat-lined before. I am now in recovery, but still have poor circulation and body temperature. I saw a cardiologist who said it could be nerve damage. Would compression stockings help with the numbness I am having in my leg?

Answers from doctors (12)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jan 18, 2019

I would discuss this with your doctors or a neurologist. You can always try a low-level (15-20 mmHg) compression stocking that is knee-high. Start by wearing them for short periods of time to see if there is any change.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

I would discuss this with your doctors or a neurologist. You can always try a low-level (15-20 mmHg) compression stocking that is knee-high. Start by wearing them for short periods of time to see if there is any change.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


NE Laser Vein Institute LLC

Published on Jan 20, 2013

Compression stockings will not help if you have a neurological problem.

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Answered by NE Laser Vein Institute LLC

Compression stockings will not help if you have a neurological problem.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Pacific Vein Care

Published on Jan 17, 2013

I'm sorry for your difficulties. You've been through more than most 27 year olds. Still, your age tells me that you have a lot of potential for recovery. In that sense, any improved circulation to your leg (and its nerves) will help with the recovery. Improved circulation brings more oxygen and nutrition to your nerves, as well as carrying away microscopic waste products. Circulation has an arterial and a venous side. Arteries bring blood to your leg, veins take it back to the heart and lungs. Both are important. Both can be checked with ultrasound. Ask your doctor to check the arteries, the deep veins, and the superficial veins of your leg!

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Answered by Pacific Vein Care

I'm sorry for your difficulties. You've been through more than most 27 year olds. Still, your age tells me that you have a lot of potential for recovery. In that sense, any improved circulation to your leg (and its nerves) will help with the recovery. Improved circulation brings more oxygen and nutrition to your nerves, as well as carrying away microscopic waste products. Circulation has an arterial and a venous side. Arteries bring blood to your leg, veins take it back to the heart and lungs. Both are important. Both can be checked with ultrasound. Ask your doctor to check the arteries, the deep veins, and the superficial veins of your leg!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Jan 17, 2013

The answer is no, compression stockings will not help the numbness in your leg.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

The answer is no, compression stockings will not help the numbness in your leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jan 16, 2013

At your age, nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy is most likely the problem. It is not likely circulation. You should probably see a neurologist.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

At your age, nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy is most likely the problem. It is not likely circulation. You should probably see a neurologist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Jan 14, 2013

I am going to recommend that you ask your neurologist about compression stockings and how they might affect your condition. We treat patients with vein problems, not nerve issues.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

I am going to recommend that you ask your neurologist about compression stockings and how they might affect your condition. We treat patients with vein problems, not nerve issues.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

Published on Jan 14, 2013

It is very unlikely that compression stockings will help with the numbness in your leg. You need to see a neurologist and a vascular surgeon.

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Answered by Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

It is very unlikely that compression stockings will help with the numbness in your leg. You need to see a neurologist and a vascular surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Jan 11, 2013

It is doubtful that compression stockings will help with the numbness in your leg.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

It is doubtful that compression stockings will help with the numbness in your leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jan 11, 2013

No, compression stockings cannot help with the numbness you are experiencing in your leg.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

No, compression stockings cannot help with the numbness you are experiencing in your leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 11, 2013

No , compression stockings would not treat your leg numbness.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

No , compression stockings would not treat your leg numbness.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 11, 2013

Compression stockings will not help with leg numbness and, if you do have peripheral vascular disease (PVD), they could make it worse.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Compression stockings will not help with leg numbness and, if you do have peripheral vascular disease (PVD), they could make it worse.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 10, 2013

Compression stockings probably would not help with the numbness in your leg. See a vascular MD for further information.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Compression stockings probably would not help with the numbness in your leg. See a vascular MD for further information.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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