Compression Stockings Questions
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I have eczema on my neuropathic right foot. What to do?
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I have medication purchased at my podiatrist's office and apply daily. The eczema still seems to be irritated by the compression stockings. What should I do?
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Should I continue wearing my 20-30 mmHg compression stockings during cycling or other aerobic exercises?
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I was advised against it initially by a plastics specialist, but would like to get a second opinion. To add, I'm a type 2 diabetic.
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My husband had spinal surgery 11 days ago and was diagnosed with a blood clot in his left leg. Should he be wearing compression stockings?
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My husband had spinal surgery 11 days ago and was diagnosed with a blood clot in his left leg. We were discharged from the ER with no blood thinners. I was told to follow up with his surgeon on Monday. They sai...
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Can compression socks be causing pain in my metatarsal, behind my big toe?
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I just started wearing compression socks about five days ago. The last two days I've been experiencing pain at the end of my metatarsal, behind my big toe on my right foot. The pain is a 6-7 out of 10 when I wa...
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Is it okay to wear compression sport recovery tights either during the day or overnight as opposed to compression socks?
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I'm 17 days post-radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein on left leg. I'm finding it hard to be active again and workout and stretch. Is it okay to wear compression sport recovery tights either duri...
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I have artery disease and my feet and legs are swollen. Can I sleep with compression socks?
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I am being seen by 2 specialists on the 19th to see if I have kidney disease. In addition to the condition and symptom I listed above, is it OK to wear compression socks?
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I had my appendix taken out 9 days ago. Do I still have to continue wearing compression socks?
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Do I still have to wear compression socks?
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My cardiologist told me to get compression stockings for the swelling in my legs. What degree and length do you advise?
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I have swelling in my ankles by the end of the day and tightness in my lower legs--not severe swelling. The doctor did not specify which degree of compression to get. What would be your recommendation?
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What length of compression stocking should a 65-year-old male wear?
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I've just had a femoral bypass using the deep vein from my leg. The stocking is causing a lot of pain/does nothing for swelling. Should I take it off?
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I still have stitches in, and my leg is not healing due to the swelling. There is no vascular surgeon on hand over the weekend, so I will be going back on Monday to discuss this with him. In the interim, should...
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Do I need to wear compression stockings while walking or running?
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I had a clot (non-occlusive; less than 1 cm in a muscle vein) at the middle of my calf that dissolved in less than a month. I was checked for venous insufficiency and I don't have any sign. I don't feel any pai...
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I am 8 weeks post-op from a bunionectomy and a removal of a neuroma in the same foot . What size or pressure compression socks do I start with?
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I am having quite a bit of swelling, and I am trying to get back to my exercise regimen of walking 3-6 miles a day.
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Is it OK to have bulging at the top of the stocking?
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Been wearing compression hose for a short time, but have bulging at the top of the sock at the end of the day. Is the hose too tight? Could this cause another condition to arise? What should I do?
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I have shin/splint pain and foot cramps when wearing compression stockings. What should I do?
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I have shin/splint pain and foot cramps when wearing compression stockings. What should I do? Can I stretch the stockings?
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