Compression Stockings Questions
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Can tight knee pad straps cause DVT and varicose veins?
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I have knee pads I use for kneeling on concrete, etc. The velcro bands are very tight around my leg. Could this cause deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins in my lower leg?
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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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What level of compression stocking I should get?
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I have been running lately and while I run, my left foot gets tingly and wants to fall asleep and then throughout the day from my knee down to my toes it tingles off and on. I believe compression stockings wil...
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Can stocking that are too tight cause a long term problem on my legs?
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I bought a new stocking the same size i had before but the material is much thicker. I tried it for a day last week and I have been in pain since then. First i thought it is my sciatic nerve but both of my legs...
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My leg is swollen with compression stocking is this normal?
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I have dvt in my right calf, it has only been 3 weeks since i found out. My leg still swells after 3 weeks even when i wear my compression stocking 20 -30. Is this normal. Should I be take it off and elevate my...
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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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What do I do if my thigh-high stockings are digging into my groin?
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I'm a few days out from a knee arthroscopy and manipulation. I have had the TED hose before when they did an ACL reconstruction and never had a problem. The stocking that was recently prescribed has been diggin...
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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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If you wear thigh-high compression stockings, will it cause your overall body to feel cold? If so, is this OK?
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I'm normally hot-natured. I wore compression stockings yesterday and felt cold. I took them off last night and felt my normal self this morning. Does this mean they're too tight? Or, does this mean it's helping...
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Can wearing compression stockings do more harm than good or cause more damage?
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I feel when I wear compression stockings my legs get worse.
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Are footless compression stockings just as effective as full-coverage hose following endovenous laser ablation?
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My vascular surgeon did an ultrasound and prescribed endovenous laser ablation. She also suggested that I wear compression stockings after the procedure. However, due to severe psoriasis and eczema on my feet, ...
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If I start wearing compression stockings, and then stop, will my varicose veins get worse than if I had not started?
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If I start wearing compression stockings, and then stop, will my varicose veins get worse than if I had not started? What about if I wear them on some days and not others?
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Airplane Travel
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My wife always has swelling at the ankles when we are on a commercial carrier flight of any distance. Will compression stockings help this? If so , what strength?
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I have severe edema in both ankles and feet with pain. What is the probable cause and what is the solution for this ongoing problem?
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I have not had a diagnosis yet.
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How long should you wear your compression socks a day?
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And should you be physically active while wearing the crompression socks?
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Which is better for SCI/para injuries, TED stockings or compression stockings?
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I have worn a thigh-high TED stocking that is open toe for 20 yrs. I am wondering if being used on a paralyzed leg with moderate DTD activity (as can be), if switching to a compression stocking would be better...
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I have clots in my left leg, can the right leg become affected too?
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I have Factor V Leiden and now have two permanent clots in my left leg. I was also recently diagnosed with post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). My question is about venous insufficiency, as my legs are tired and wea...
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Abdominal pain while wearing compression pantyhose?
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I'm a RN in my 20s and wear 15-20 mmHg compression pantyhose for my 12.5 hour shifts. I have some spider veins on my thighs and the pantyhose prevent them from feeling bruised. However, the pressure hurts my st...
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