Your residual swelling is probably due to inadequate proximal venous capacitance, and higher pressure compression is unlikely to cause significant reduction of swelling. In addition, compression pressures over 50 mmHg are too uncomfortable for practice use.

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Consider increasing the stocking gradient, but only with the consent and
knowledge of your treating physician. Personally, I have not prescribed >
40-50 mm for any case, but I see your case is special.

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That strength of compression seems quite high. I would recommend making sure the compression devices you already have are comprehensive and able to address all the area of the impaired venous and lymphatic circulation. If they are comprehensive, I doubt you would need anything that high. You really should consult with someone who is quite experienced with venous and lymphatic pathology.

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I would not recommend this without supervision of your vascular surgeon. The effect on the arterial flow would be a concern.

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It is not typically recommended that a patient wear a compression stocking as high as 70 mmHg, but 60 mmHg is probably the safest limit.

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I have never heard of anyone wearing compression to that degree. Usually, 40 mmHg is considered very tight. If you are wearing 50 mmHg, I would not go any higher. As the compression increases, it becomes more difficult to apply the stocking. If the stocking is difficult to apply, you will less like comply when it comes to wearing them. Also, too much compression could actually hinder both the arterial and venous flow in your legs.

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I would not recommend wearing a compression stocking of that strength.

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