Compression Stockings Questions
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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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How long should I wear compression stockings during pregnancy and a long flight?
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I will be 35 weeks pregnant when flying long-haul (21 hours plus 7 hour lay-over.) I've been told by my ob-gyn to wear 30-40 mmhg full hose, but how long to wear them? Do I take them off at some point during th...
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Is it normal to have terrible cramps when wearing compression stockings while lying down?
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The doctor prescribed compression stockings because my feet & ankles are swollen, especially the left foot. My legs are only slightly swollen. I also have a rash on the left leg that the doctor is treating. Sin...
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Can I wear ordinary socks on top of compression stockings?
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Can i wear my TED stockings if my feet, ankles & calves are already swollen?
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I have recently had surgery and was wearing TEDs while I was not mobil, I have had them off for about 4 days and done a lot of walking yesterday and now I have swelling in my feet, ankles & calves. Is it okay t...
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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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Is it normal for compression stockings to cause a burning sensation?
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While wearing the stockings, a burning and stinging sensation occurs and it seems to hurt more the next day. Is this normal?
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Is it okay to wear compression stockings when in atrial fibrillation?
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Will compression stockings cause complications with heart conditions? I have a replacement tissue mitral valve and have had maze procedure and two cardio-versions, but still keep flipping back into atrial fibri...
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Can compression stockings help a severe hematoma?
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A car hit my leg and bruised it severely. I have some pain and some problems bending it back. It feels a little numb at times in one area. But I can still feel it.
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Is swelling normal after wearing compression stockings?
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I have had a fractured knee, ACL and MCL tear. Two weeks ago my doctor recommended compression stockings (TED hose), as I am not allowed to bear any weight on the right leg. When I don't have the TED hose on, ...
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I have leg cramps every night. Will compression socks help? If so, how much compression do I need?
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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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My legs feel colder now that I'm wearing my compression stockings; is this normal?
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My legs feel colder now that I'm wearing my compression stockings; is this normal?
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Is it ok to wear compression stockings when l have cellulitis?
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I have lymphedema in my legs and l have worn compression stockings for 20 years. I am on antibiotics for cellulitis in my foot and leg. I am lying down with my leg elevated most of the time. Should l wear my ...
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Can I swim with compression stockings on rather than taking them off and then putting them back on again?
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Putting on compression hose is difficult, and I swim 30 minutes around 3-4 pm. daily for exercise. Can I swim with them on?
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How do compression stockings affect a new tattoo?
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I wear knee high compression stockings, 20-30 mmHg and am considering getting a tattoo on my lower leg. How will the stocking affect my tattoo's healing process and is this a bad idea with venous insufficiency ...
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Will Compression Stockings help with leg pain?
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I am experiencing extreme pain in both calf muscles and have egg size swelling on each outer leg. My GP has recently told me to just go to the drug store and buy support hose because I have symptoms of varicos...
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Why am I bruising from my compression stockings?
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I'm on Plavix for heart Issues but my vascular doctor prescribed compression hose for the pain, varicose veins, discoloration and swelling in my legs. Since wearing them I am bruising badly when taking them of...
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