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Should you wear compression socks if you already had DVT and are on blood thinners?
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I have had sharp stabbing pain near a varicose vein. My fear is it might become a blood clot. What should I do?
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How would I know if I should see a doctor?
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My compression stockings are giving me significant heat rash at work but I need to wear them as I am on my feet all day.
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Between 2011-2013 while I was 23-25 I was diagnosed with 3 DVTs at different times. After the third I was prescribed xeralto for life and told to wear compression socks. After 4 years without an issue I took a ...
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Should I wear compression stockings when I sleep after varicose vein surgery?
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Is it normal after an IV for the vein to harden about 8 inches and also be extremely sore?
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I had an IV about 8 days ago. Since then, the vein has hardened from my elbow to my wrist, and it is very sore. Is it normal after an IV for the vein to harden about 8 inches and also be extremely sore?
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Can a blood clot in your groin area be lasered out?
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I have a blood clot in my groin and it has been there for some time because the doctor said it was cemented in so he could not remove it. Is there a way he could he have lasered it out?
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I have a blood clot after a hip replacement surgery. How long should I wear compression stockings?
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The inside of my right ankle and calf is swollen after my first physical activity 4 weeks following a clot in my leg. No pain. Is this normal?
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I had a blood clot 4 weeks ago in my leg and lungs. I'm on Xarelto. I was feeling 100% until this past Monday, when I went and shot some hoops by myself and ran up and down the court. I did so pain-free, but wh...
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Was diagnosed with DVT May 8 and was given Xarelto and Percocet. My leg still swells and hurts when I walk. Should I be walking on it?
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I have reached out to my provider. They said 4 to 6 weeks before it returns to normal. Color is still off especially when I am on it. I have no idea how to care for my leg. Just had hysterectomy April 13 which ...
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What is the recommended level of compression for deep vein thrombosis?
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Is 18-22 mmHg thigh-high, closed compression stockings OK for DVT?
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I had DVT surgery on my leg from March till now (October) When I drop my foot, it is still swollen. What can I do?
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I had two vein surgeries and one stent surgery in my left leg. My ankle still swells without compression socks. Any other way to stop swelling?
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I flew and am now having cramps in my calves and pain behind my knee and hip. What should I do before my flight back?
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I have arthritis in my knees and they usually hurt when I fly. This time my right calf is cramping and I have pain behind my knee and where my leg meets my hip. I am supposed to fly again in two days. Should I ...
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I have a month-old clot in the GSV 2cm away from the SFJ.
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I have a clot in the GSV 2 cm away from the SFJ in the left leg. I am on anticoagulants; maintaining an INR between 2.5 and 3.5. Is it enough to prevent DVT?
Can I drive an automatic gear car? In the sitting...
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My husband was fitted for compression hose and now wears it on the leg that has DVT. He is wrapping it on top of that with ace bandages. Is that OK?
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I just want to make sure it's OK that he is wrapping that ace bandage a little tight over the hose to reduce the swelling more.
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I had a pulmonary embolism and they did an ultrasound of my legs and said there was no sign of DVT and PTT test was 225. Can I wear compression socks?
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Could it be possible that the clot did come from the legs and wearing compression socks could be harmful? The clot was small and I was sent home the next day on blood thinners and Corlanor.
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A friend has a blood clot in a vein in her leg. Can it be stripped?
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Should compression stockings be used when running?
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I had contradictory advice from different vascular surgeons. One stated that the blood when running goes up really fast in the veins and that wearing stockings could create skin problems.
I have femoropoplit...
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I had a laparotomy for myomectomy and I am wondering when I can stop worrying about getting a DVT.
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Procedure lasted 45 min. I am 36 years old. Should I be worried about developing DVT.
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Several years after a VNUS closure to my inner left thigh, I still get very sharp pain a few times per month. Should I be concerned?
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Several years after a VNUS closure to my inner left thigh, I still get very sharp pain a few times per month. Should I be concerned? There was a complication the first time that caused an infection by breaking ...
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