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