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Are compression stockings just as effective if worn inside out?
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Are compression stockings still as effective if worn inside out? I am trying to avoid pressure points on my toes.
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How long should I wear compression stockings after a C-section and when is it ok to take them off for a while?
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I am wearing compression stockings and was wondering how long should I wear them? Six and a half weeks after my C-section, I am still not mobile much.
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My hands are damaged, how do I get help putting on my compression stockings?
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My hands are damaged, how do I get help putting on my compression stockings? Are there any out there that are easy to put on?
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My compression socks make my legs hurt more and they become swollen when I wear them. Is that normal?
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How big of a size do compression stockings come in?
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Do zip up compressions stockings exist? If so, are they just as effective as other compressions stockings?
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I am a paraplegic and wear thigh-high compression hose, They are VERY difficult to put on. Is there an alternative, like zip up?
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Should someone with a blood clot wear compression stockings?
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I was wondering if someone who already has a clot wore compression stockings, would it be safe? Might this dislodge the clot? I only just learned about compression stockings and I'm not sure of these details.
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How long should I wear 20-30g socks each day?
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I have COPD and minor swelling in one ankle. I was prescribed 23-30 gauge socks. How long should I wear them each day? I find my ankle is sore when not wearing them even though the ankle is not swollen.
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Can compression stockings increase blood flow and warm up cold feet?
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I suffer from chronically cold feet due to a HR of 45 and poor circulation. Do you think that wearing compression socks would increase the blood flow to my feet, therefore warming them up a little?
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Are there special compression hose that don't wrinkle behind knees?
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Maybe with special elastic inserts? My present hose are already flat knitted to measure. I'm concerned about the wrinkles when one is not standing. Is there any manufacturer that provides special inserts?
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Is it OK to wear two pairs of compression stockings at the same time?
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I have worn 20-30 mmHg thigh high compression stockings for 7 months due to a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) behind the right knee and now have inner thigh pain. If I don't wear them for a day the pain goes away. W...
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Is it OK for my parents to wear over-the-counter compression stockings/flight socks for their upcoming long distance flight?
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My parents will be on a long flight (15 hours). My mother has diabetes and my father had an angioplasty earlier this year. Is it safe for them to wear over-the-counter compression stockings/flight socks during ...
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What can I do to prevent damage from superficial/spider veins other than compression stockings?
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I have been evaluated by a venous specialist, all perforator veins are "perfect." Dermatologist says since I have some spider veins, superficial veins are the cause of lipodermatosclerosis. Can superficial vein...
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For a blood clot, do you wear compression stockings 24/7 or just during the day and take off at night?
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Why are my legs so itchy after I take off my compression stockings?
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I wear compression stockings for varicose veins during my pregnancy. They ease the pain and tiredness, but my legs get so itchy sometimes - especially after I take my stockings off. What can i do to prevent the...
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Is there any problem with using footless knee-high compression stockings?
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I am a nurse who works 13 hour shifts. Can I wear footless knee-high compression stockings?
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Can I wear my compression stockings if I bumped my leg and have a bruise?
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I have rheumatoid arthritis, is it ok to wear compression socks?
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I have rheumatoid arthritis and will be going on a 12-hour plane trip. It is not severe and I do not take medication except for aspirin occasionally. I cannot sit in one position for very long without pain an...
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Is it dangerous to wear compression stockings both day and night?
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My calves are extremely painful. During the day I massage them or apply a lidocaine patch, and that helps a little. At night, I suffer severely. I found compression socks help a lot when I wear them both day an...
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Can compression stockings help with numbness in the leg?
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My left leg keeps going almost completely numb from the knee down. My father has peripheral artery disease; however, I am only 27 years old. I have flat-lined before. I am now in recovery, but still have poor c...
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