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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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Are control top pantyhose with medium toning sufficient for a person with venous insufficiency?
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I have venous insufficiency in both legs and wear control top pantyhose with medium toning in the legs. Is this sufficient for a person with my condition?
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Which type of compression stocking should be worn for travel and by someone who has postural tachycardia syndrome?
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I am taking a long haul flight that is about 15 hours. I have postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and would like to wear a comfortable and effective compression stocking on the flight. Should I opt for knee-hi...
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Which compression hose length and strength level is appropriate for a nurse with no known venous problems?
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There are no medical problems, but I am wondering whether it is a good idea to wear knee-high compression stockings if I am a nurse who is on her feet for 13 hours a day. If so, what mmHg level is best?
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Why are my compression stockings causing unbearable pain?
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I was fitted for compression stockings and when I would wear them, my circulation seemed to get worse. It felt like my toes were going to fall off because I couldn't feel them. When I take them off, the "pins" ...
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What kind of compression stockings should women wear after they've had their veins injected?
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Can compression stockings heal hyperpigmented marks caused by atopic dermatitis?
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Why would compression stockings relieve pain in my upper legs but increase pain in my lower legs?
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I have noticed that when I wear compression hose the back of my upper legs feel better but my calves and lower legs feel worse (burning and aching). I know compression stockings are supposed to help the whole l...
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I have pain in my belly after wearing compression stockings, could the two be related?
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Is it OK to wear compression stockings if I have severe leg pain due to thickening of the uterus?
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I have been having severe leg pain from my hip down, especially in the knee area, due to thickening of my uterus. I am being scheduled for a hysterectomy. The compression stockings seem to give some relief for ...
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Are knee-highs effective enough to prevent spider veins in legs?
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I'm a 25-year-old LNA. I don't have any pain in my legs, but I do have spider veins above my knees and cold feet. I hate hose. Would knee-high socks help at all? Would they make the spider veins above them wo...
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I flew and now have pain in my leg, should I get compression stockings for the flight home?
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Had a pulmonary embolism, should I wear compression stockings?
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I had a pulmonary embolism, but am not sure if it started from deep vein thrombosis. The doctor compression socks are not mandatory since I am on Xarelto. However, I figured they can only help, even if only a l...
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How can someone have an easier time putting on and taking off her compression stockings?
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My grandma is 93 years old, and my uncle who she cares for can't get the compression stockings on and off. How can this process be made easier?
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What is the best compression appropriate for a nurse?
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I am a 25-year-old nurse and I currently have some tiny spider veins on my ankles and have some visible veins on my calf. I want to prevent them from getting worse. My mom has swollen varicose veins. I do not h...
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Would it be better to wear compression hose with wrinkles or not at all?
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My 100-year-old mom is on a plane from Denver to Alaska. Her hose have wrinkles in them. Does this indicate they are not fitting correctly, and would it be better to remove them? Or, is it better to have them o...
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Is shin pain normal after wearing a full-length compression stocking?
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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 ...
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Am I in the beginning stages of developing varicose veins?
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I have noticed blue veins in both legs that have never been there before. They run up the calf and behind the knee. When I'm on my feet all day, some of the veins become very blue and others almost purple. They...
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Is it ok to wear compression stockings on the plane?
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Do you recommend wearing compression stockings on long flights? I have two flights: one 8 hours with a break of 12 hours and continuing another 12 hours after. I have store bought knee highs and thigh highs. An...
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