My knees tend to hurt during the night. Can I sleep with compression stockings?

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Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Published on Mar 05, 2015

Compression stockings help decrease leg swelling that occurs during the day. There is no significant benefit of wearing compression while sleeping flat.

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Answered by Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Compression stockings help decrease leg swelling that occurs during the day. There is no significant benefit of wearing compression while sleeping flat.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


California Vascular and Vein Center

Published on Mar 04, 2015

You don't need to wear stockings when you are sleeping. You can elevate your feet on two pillows.

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Answered by California Vascular and Vein Center

You don't need to wear stockings when you are sleeping. You can elevate your feet on two pillows.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Mar 04, 2015

Yes, you can sleep with compression stockings provided that you do not have any extensive peripheral artery disease in your legs. I would also recommend only thigh-high stockings. If you have vein issues, knee-high stockings can actually exacerbate your knee pain. You should also look into why you have the knee pain and address that issue as well. Varicose vein disease and arthritis are both potential causes of knee pain and both can be treated.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

Yes, you can sleep with compression stockings provided that you do not have any extensive peripheral artery disease in your legs. I would also recommend only thigh-high stockings. If you have vein issues, knee-high stockings can actually exacerbate your knee pain. You should also look into why you have the knee pain and address that issue as well. Varicose vein disease and arthritis are both potential causes of knee pain and both can be treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Mar 04, 2015

Yes, you can try them.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Yes, you can try them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Beach Cities Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 04, 2015

Yes, you can sleep with compression stockings. This may or may not alleviate your pain, depending on the cause.

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Answered by Beach Cities Vein and Laser Center

Yes, you can sleep with compression stockings. This may or may not alleviate your pain, depending on the cause.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Vein Clinic

Published on Mar 04, 2015

Yes, you can, but not stronger than 20-30mmHg.

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Answered by The Vein Clinic

Yes, you can, but not stronger than 20-30mmHg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Mar 04, 2015

Yes, you can, as long as your atrial circulation is normal and there are no other contraindications.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

Yes, you can, as long as your atrial circulation is normal and there are no other contraindications.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Yes, sleeping with compression stockings is fine, and could be beneficial.

Answered by The Vein And Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay (View Profile)

Yes, sleeping with compression stockings is fine, and could be beneficial.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 04, 2015

You can sleep with compression stockings, and many people do. Try using 20-30 mmHg compression.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

You can sleep with compression stockings, and many people do. Try using 20-30 mmHg compression.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Destin Vein Center

Published on Mar 04, 2015

Yes, that's fine.

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Answered by Destin Vein Center

Yes, that's fine.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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