It's been 5 day since my 3rd session of sclerotherapy. Can I remove my hose to walk on the treadmill? Otherwise, they keep sagging around my knees. I've been measured for the compression stockings, but always have issues with them staying up.
The compression stockings should be worn for 1 week after treatment. I wouldn't remove the hose to walk if it is before 1 week. The medical supply store that sells the compression stockings will have a special skin glue that helps keep the stockings up on the legs. Ask for this.
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Yes, the hose can be removed while you're on the treadmill.
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There are different opinions here; therefore, I would recommend having this discussion with your treating physician.
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You should keep the stockings on while any activity is performed, only removing them (after the initial 72 hrs) when going to bed. Depending on the size of the vein, you'll need to wear them for 2- 6 weeks every day.
Each time a new sclerotherapy session is done, the "clock" starts over.
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We typically have our patient's wear hose 24 hours a day, for 7 days after sclerotherapy and then stop. They shower, exercise and sleep in them, and tolerate it very well. However, if your hose sag around your knees, it seems more of a hose fitting issue. If they are thigh-length, try cleaning off the band with some rubbing alcohol to remove any build up. Finally, we recommend you follow the instructions of your sclerotherapist.
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It is recommended that you keep your compression stocking on when you exercise. Consider one that is adhesive so that it stays up when you sweat. Or, you can try a knee-high stocking.
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What did your provider that performed the sclerotherapy tell you in terms of how long to wear the stockings? There are different recommendations, but what I can tell you is that the reason for wearing the stockings is to compress the treated veins so when they heal, they will be less visible. If no stockings were worn, you could be left with a bulging, hard vein remnant. At Bay Vein Associates, we recommend wearing the stockings for at least one week, and at least for 23 hours of the day if possible.
May I ask if you got an initial ultrasound of your legs before sclerotherapy was performed? I ask because the underlying cause of unsightly superficial veins often is chronic venous insufficiency or reflux. If venous reflux is untreated and sclerotherapy in performed, there is a good chance that the results of the sclerotherapy will only last a few years before new veins begin to pop up.
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It's best to follow your doctor's recommendation regarding wearing compression hosiery after vein treatment. Tell your doctor about the problem you are having and maybe he can suggest a solution.
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Yes, you can remove the compression stockings.
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Sounds fine.
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No problem, you can remove them. As for your problem with the hose staying put, you should try a different brand of stocking.
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You can remove the compression stockings to exercise. Exercise causes muscle contraction to increase the venous return and decrease the venous hypertension, which is exactly what compression hose do.
Published on Jul 11, 2012