Is it normal to get cold feet in one of legs with compression stocking (knee high), but not the other?

I'm a woman in my 20s and wear compression stockings for pain in my legs and because of a family history of varicose veins. While wearing the stockings, one foot and leg tends to get cold. Is this normal?

Answers from doctors (5)


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Sep 01, 2012

No it is not. Perhaps the compression hose is too tight on one leg. Some people need different sizes for each leg.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

No it is not. Perhaps the compression hose is too tight on one leg. Some people need different sizes for each leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Aug 28, 2012

You do not specify the amount of compression your stockings deliver. You are
too young to have severe arterial insufficiency but might have some microcirculatory
deficiciency. Have your doctor check an ankle/brachial index blood pressure reading. You could try a lower
compression rated stocking. As to the leg pain, have doc check you for neuropathy.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

You do not specify the amount of compression your stockings deliver. You are
too young to have severe arterial insufficiency but might have some microcirculatory
deficiciency. Have your doctor check an ankle/brachial index blood pressure reading. You could try a lower
compression rated stocking. As to the leg pain, have doc check you for neuropathy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 28, 2012

I have seen this occur many times and it can occur.. Just be certain that the stockings are not too tight.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

I have seen this occur many times and it can occur.. Just be certain that the stockings are not too tight.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Aug 28, 2012

I would first ask if you have been thoroughly evaluated by ultrasound examination? I would like to know why you have leg pain. Secondly, were your compression hose were prescribed and fitted professionally? Poor fitting hose can be uncomfortable and impair circulation. In some people with diagnosed venous insufficiency they can have a sensation of legs feeling cooler when wearing compression hose.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

I would first ask if you have been thoroughly evaluated by ultrasound examination? I would like to know why you have leg pain. Secondly, were your compression hose were prescribed and fitted professionally? Poor fitting hose can be uncomfortable and impair circulation. In some people with diagnosed venous insufficiency they can have a sensation of legs feeling cooler when wearing compression hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Aug 28, 2012

If the compression is high enough. it is expected, however be careful. This might represent that you have too high compression and it is interrupting your arterial blood supply.

Have ever seen a vein specialist? Have ever been evaluated for possible long term solution for your vein problem?

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

If the compression is high enough. it is expected, however be careful. This might represent that you have too high compression and it is interrupting your arterial blood supply.

Have ever seen a vein specialist? Have ever been evaluated for possible long term solution for your vein problem?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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