Compression Stockings Questions
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How many hours during the day is sufficient to wear compression stockings? 12 hours or more?
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Is there really any benefit to wear compression stockings if you’re active throughout the day and don’t spend prolonged time sitting or standing?
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I'm a female, 21 years old, and very active (weight lifting and cardio).
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Why was I prescribed compression stockings for varicose veins? I only went for treatment for cosmetic reasons - they cause me no medical problems.
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I only want my varicose veins treated for cosmetic reasons. Compression stockings look more unattractive in short shorts and short dresses than the veins themselves, so what's the point?
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I need suggestions for compression stockings. I have a few varicose veins in my right leg.
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I have varicose veins in my right leg behind the knees and calf. It's been there for a while and it just keeps increasing. It looks like a bulgy pop and I have around 10 pops behind the knees and calf. I starte...
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I have been told to wear compression socks for two months before a decision to go to RFA. Can I wear the socks at night?
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Can I wear knee supports while on warfarin to help with knee issues?
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After two separate blood clots in my lungs I'm now on warfarin for life. I'm having trouble on steps and kneeling, but I'm worried about using support.
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I’m a nurse and wear compression socks. Should I be concerned about the development of a blood clot?
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It was busy 5-6 hours later. When I sat down, my legs felt restless and there was a crease causing a red indent around my mid calf. After changing socks, my legs felt fine. A day later my leg still feels a litt...
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I am a diabetic and have fluid in legs and feet. Should I wear compression or diabetic hose?
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How long should I wear compression stockings after surgery?
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I am 23 weeks pregnant with Heterozygous Factor V Leiden Mutation. Is it essential for me to wear compression stockings 24/7 to avoid blood clots?
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All has been going well so far with my pregnancy. I don't take any preventive anticoagulant treatment because I have never had phlebitis, thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. I would like to understand if it is re...
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I have been told to wear a compression sock on one leg all day and take it off going to bed. Is it OK to take it off for a couple of hours each day?
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I live in a sunny climate. I want to wear shorts to walk out each day, but don’t want to wear the compression socks, hence my question.
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Would I benefit from wearing compression socks to bed?
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I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and POTS, which causes blood pooling and swelling in my knees and ankles after standing a while or after a shower. I have been wearing compression socks during the day.
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Is it OK to wear full leg compression stockings after total knee replacement?
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My surgery was 3 years ago but my knee and lower leg are swollen.
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Should I look for a different size compression stocking?
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Each day at work I either walk around for 8 hours or drive machines for 8 hours. To help fight leg fatigue I've recently started wearing compression stockings. However, they seem to be the tightest around the l...
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My varicose veins hurt all the time now. Is this a sign of a clot?
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I developed varicose veins when pregnant. After my third pregnancy they never went away (it’s been 6 years now). Normally they only hurt during my period, but this month, I am wearing compression stockings ev...
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I had a double TKR 5 years ago, have had no complications since. Is there any danger in wearing compression socks while I am working on my feet?
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I am on my feet with a new job for up to 8 hours a day, after being a little sedentary at my previous job. I'd like all the help I can get and will probably have leg pain until I get accustomed to being on my f...
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Is it safe to wear low compression knee high stockings?
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I have peripheral nephropathy. Told not to and also told it was fine. How do I know what to do? CT Angiogram of Abdominal Aorta with Lower extremity CTA runoff with contrast Nov. 27, 2015, Unless noted; arterie...
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Should stockings be worn 24 hours a day post op or for so many hours per day?
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