Can compression stockings help with severe leg pain?

After working a 12 hour shift, my legs hurt so bad I can't sleep. I have tried several name brand shoes and support hose. Is it possible that compression hose might help this?

Answers from doctors (8)


Columbia Doctors Interventional Radiology

Published on Jan 10, 2013

Commonly, nocturnal leg pain and cramping can be due to varicose veins. Treating the underlying cause of the varicose vein(s) should resolve the discomfort.

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Answered by Columbia Doctors Interventional Radiology

Commonly, nocturnal leg pain and cramping can be due to varicose veins. Treating the underlying cause of the varicose vein(s) should resolve the discomfort.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Feb 28, 2011

Often times, this degree of severe leg pain, specially the end of the day,
is due to venous reflux disease, which is a treatable condition. Only a
dulpex ultrasound study (performed by a vein specialist doctor) specifically
to diagnose this condition will accurately
1. Diagnose the condition
2. define which veins are involved
3. predict the degree of relief that you are expected to get as a result
of the treatment
Support hoses are helpful in minimizing pain but hardly tolerable over a
lifetime,specially considering the progressive nature of this condition.

Raffi Dishakjian, MD

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

Often times, this degree of severe leg pain, specially the end of the day,
is due to venous reflux disease, which is a treatable condition. Only a
dulpex ultrasound study (performed by a vein specialist doctor) specifically
to diagnose this condition will accurately
1. Diagnose the condition
2. define which veins are involved
3. predict the degree of relief that you are expected to get as a result
of the treatment
Support hoses are helpful in minimizing pain but hardly tolerable over a
lifetime,specially considering the progressive nature of this condition.

Raffi Dishakjian, MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Feb 26, 2011

First: do you have vein problems? Have you seen a phlebologist? If you did he/she has help you with your veins, then I wonder if you are using the right size of compression stockings.
It might be possible you have another medical condition: ie. neuropathy? arthritis?
Dr Farhy

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

First: do you have vein problems? Have you seen a phlebologist? If you did he/she has help you with your veins, then I wonder if you are using the right size of compression stockings.
It might be possible you have another medical condition: ie. neuropathy? arthritis?
Dr Farhy

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 26, 2011

If correctly measured and fitted and of good quality, compression hose can support the muscles of the legs. Either knee- or thigh-length work and 15-20 mmHg or 20-30 mmHg pressure are usually enough. Perhaps you should be evaluated if the pain is severe. It could be arthritic, venous, arterial, etc.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

If correctly measured and fitted and of good quality, compression hose can support the muscles of the legs. Either knee- or thigh-length work and 15-20 mmHg or 20-30 mmHg pressure are usually enough. Perhaps you should be evaluated if the pain is severe. It could be arthritic, venous, arterial, etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bailey Vein Institute

Published on Feb 25, 2011

Your best bet is to be properly evaluated by a board certified
phlebologist.
Sincerely,
Colin Bailey MD

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Answered by Bailey Vein Institute

Your best bet is to be properly evaluated by a board certified
phlebologist.
Sincerely,
Colin Bailey MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Feb 25, 2011

It is impossible to say if ted hose will help you. The cause of your symptoms need to be identified. It could be arterial, venous, drug related or another medical condition. I would recommend that you see a vascular surgeon.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

It is impossible to say if ted hose will help you. The cause of your symptoms need to be identified. It could be arterial, venous, drug related or another medical condition. I would recommend that you see a vascular surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 25, 2011

Try Jobst thigh high graded compression stockings 20-30mmhg during the day and this should help your legs feel better at night.
David A. Engleman M.D.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Try Jobst thigh high graded compression stockings 20-30mmhg during the day and this should help your legs feel better at night.
David A. Engleman M.D.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Feb 25, 2011

I suggest a consultation with a vein specialist who can prescribe you compression hose and evaluate you for more definitive long term therapy.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

I suggest a consultation with a vein specialist who can prescribe you compression hose and evaluate you for more definitive long term therapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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