Compression Stockings Questions
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Will removing my compression stocking do harm?
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I was told to wear a compression stocking for six weeks on my right leg after ankle surgery on my left. Will taking it off two days early do any harm?
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Is a difference of 3 cm in the ankle too much for a compression pantyhose to remain effective?
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I need to wear compression stockings and have been measured in a shop. They recommended a size small based on the size chart, but it will be too tight on my stomach. The medium, on the other hand, fits but not ...
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Is it normal to get cold, sweaty feet while wearing compression stockings?
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Sciatica pain. Will compression stockings help with the pain?
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I presently suffer from a sciatica for the 1st time. Lots of pain in my calf area and particularly in one pinpoint spot in the calf along with hip/groin pain.I wonder if stockings will help my calf pain and is ...
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I had a pulomonary embolism, can I take my compression stockings off while I exercise?
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I had a pulmonary embolism a month ago. I want to start exercising gradually (I'm an active young adult), but I think it'll be uncomfortable with the compression stockings. I know it can be difficult to put the...
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My eye has been red ever since I started wearing compression stockings, is this normal?
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Can compression calf sleeves worn all day and taken off while resting before bed, give me leg cramps?
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I have varicose veins and am 53 years old. I only had Charlie horses as a teen, during sports in school. Today I am an active person. I've been experiencing leg cramps after wearing compression calf sleeves dur...
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Are compression stockings from the drug store okay or do I need prescription?
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What are the differences? Is it worth the additional cost?
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Can compression stockings help with severe leg pain?
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After working a 12 hour shift, my legs hurt so bad I can't sleep. I have tried several name brand shoes and support hose. Is it possible that compression hose might help this?
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Is it dangerous to wear compression hose with a run in it?
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One of my knee high hose has a run in the foot up into the lower ankle. Can wearing this be dangerous? My doctor advised to wear the hose for fluid retention. If it is not safe, can I wear just one leg until m...
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Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficiency or Stasis Dermititis?
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I have seen two different doctors for my ankles and shins, one of them diagnosed me with hemosiderosis and venous insufficiency. The other said I had Stasis dermititis. Should I see another doctor. They said th...
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Swollen calves due to ruptured baker's cyst.
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My calves are swollen due to a ruptured baker's cyst. The doctor's office said to wear TED hose. How do I know what kind and the proper fit?
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Do Compression Stockings help with Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficency?
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Do Compression Stockings help with Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficency?
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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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I wore compression stockings to bed and now my right foot aches, is this normal? What should I do?
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My Compression Stockings hurt the back of my knees because of wrinkling fabric, what can I do?
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My compression stockings really hurt the back of my knees I cannot get my compression stockings to not have wrinkles. These wrinkles gather around the back of my knee and really hurt. How do I overcome that?
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Is it normal for compression stockings to cause uncomfortable sleeping issues?
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My mom had a total knee replacement five days ago and is now complaining of a lot of pressure/pain in her knee from the compression stockings. Is this normal? Would it be safe for her to take off the stockings ...
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Can compression stockings cause weakness in the legs?
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Can wearing compression stockings cause legs to become weak and difficulty in standing up or getting up and down?
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Can compression stockings help my bruised varicose veins?
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I have varicose veins in my leg. I hit my leg on the vein and now it is swollen, bruised, and sore. Is this dangerous? What are my options?
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