Is shin pain normal after wearing a full-length compression stocking?

After varicose vein surgery I have been experiencing pain in both shins. The surgeon said this is caused by the full-leg compression stocking I wore for 2 weeks. Is shin pain normal after wearing a full-length hose?

Answers from doctors (11)


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Yes, compression stockings can cause discomfort during the times that they are worn. However, the discomfort should not persist after their wear has been discontinued.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Yes, compression stockings can cause discomfort during the times that they are worn. However, the discomfort should not persist after their wear has been discontinued.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 28, 2013

It is very unusual for compression hose to cause any pain. If they are measured and fitted correctly they should be comfortable. We fit our patients before surgery ourselves and use a high-quality hose. The day of the procedure isn't the time to learn to wear hose. They should not cause any "after" pain when you cease wearing them.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

It is very unusual for compression hose to cause any pain. If they are measured and fitted correctly they should be comfortable. We fit our patients before surgery ourselves and use a high-quality hose. The day of the procedure isn't the time to learn to wear hose. They should not cause any "after" pain when you cease wearing them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Feb 27, 2013

Determining whether your shin pain is normal would require more information. What is your age, height and weight? What procedure did you have? What other medical conditions do you have? What compression did you wear? Did you wear the compression stocking during the day or night, or both? How much have you walked? What are your leg measurements and stocking size?

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Determining whether your shin pain is normal would require more information. What is your age, height and weight? What procedure did you have? What other medical conditions do you have? What compression did you wear? Did you wear the compression stocking during the day or night, or both? How much have you walked? What are your leg measurements and stocking size?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 27, 2013

Full-length compression stockings don't usually cause shin pain unless they fit poorly and are too tight.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Full-length compression stockings don't usually cause shin pain unless they fit poorly and are too tight.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Feb 27, 2013

No, it is not normal to have shin pain after wearing a full-length hose. Maybe the compression stocking does not fit right. You could always try another brand.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

No, it is not normal to have shin pain after wearing a full-length hose. Maybe the compression stocking does not fit right. You could always try another brand.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Feb 27, 2013

Shin pain can occur after wearing compression stockings, but it is not a common complaint among patients. I can only think of a few patients who have reported having shin pain after wearing their hose.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Shin pain can occur after wearing compression stockings, but it is not a common complaint among patients. I can only think of a few patients who have reported having shin pain after wearing their hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

Published on Feb 27, 2013

The shin pain you are experiencing may be due to the compression stockings. Perhaps a larger size would offer more comfort. Talk to your surgeon and have him/her assess the situation.



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Answered by Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

The shin pain you are experiencing may be due to the compression stockings. Perhaps a larger size would offer more comfort. Talk to your surgeon and have him/her assess the situation.



Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Feb 27, 2013

Shin pain can be due to irritation from support hose. However, there is a difference between shin pain and numbness, which could be due to nerve irritation. This would be dependent on where the procedure was done on your leg and what type of procedure was done. If the discomfort is due to the stockings, then it should resolve when you no longer wear them.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Shin pain can be due to irritation from support hose. However, there is a difference between shin pain and numbness, which could be due to nerve irritation. This would be dependent on where the procedure was done on your leg and what type of procedure was done. If the discomfort is due to the stockings, then it should resolve when you no longer wear them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Feb 27, 2013

Not usually


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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Not usually


Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein 911

Published on Feb 27, 2013

I believe shin pain is unusual after wearing compression stockings but without knowing your medical history and how long the pain persisted after you last wore the hose, it is difficult to evaluate. I would check with your vein doctor and consider a follow-up ultrasound to rule out other sources of pain.

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Answered by Vein 911

I believe shin pain is unusual after wearing compression stockings but without knowing your medical history and how long the pain persisted after you last wore the hose, it is difficult to evaluate. I would check with your vein doctor and consider a follow-up ultrasound to rule out other sources of pain.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 27, 2013

Not normally, but everyone is different. The shin pain you are experiencing is not harmful.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Not normally, but everyone is different. The shin pain you are experiencing is not harmful.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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