I'm an RN. Two nights ago my compression stockings (Dr. Schools knee-high) were way too tight around the calf. I have throbbing calf pain when I get up to walk, when I stand, and when I elevate my leg. I'm limp...
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I am 10 years old. I have an ankle sprain and ligament tear. I wear airlock in the morning and ankle compression in the night. My heel starts paining. What to do?
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I had an operation to remove a growth. I'd like to learn more about compression stockings and how they help to circulate blood. Also, I would like to know when they should be worn? Must I sleep wearing them?
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I am a female truck driver who just had surgery on her meniscus. I have lots of swelling in feet and legs. My doctor prescribed compression hose to see if they will help. The thing is it hurts so bad to roll th...
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I was wearing 20-30mmHg knee-high compression for 6 mos but my symptoms were getting worse. I experience swelling, tingling, cramping, and difficulty standing or sitting for periods of time. I’m now wearing 2...
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My sister-in-law is having hip replacement surgery on her left hip in Mexico and was told that she needed to purchase compression stockings, that they didn't have her size available. What kind should she purcha...
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I just recently started wearing 20-30mmHg compression stockings. The last 2 times when I took them off, my legs hurt more and the bulges returned. How do I know they fit correctly and whether they are helping m...
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Weightlifting has caused my hand/arm veins to become very prominent. What will the effect be if I wear hand/arm compression garments during the times when I get vasodilation? Will the veins be prevented from ge...
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I had bilateral clubfoot surgically corrected. Now, I have venous insufficiency with dependent ankle/leg edema after long periods standing or sitting. I have 5 pairs of compression stockings of varying degrees ...
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It’s my first day wearing thigh-high compression socks, so I know there is an adjustment period. However, I have skin indents from the band that aren't really red and itchy. Are these indents normal? Are the ...
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I have a blood clot. The doc said I should wear compression socks for the rest of my life, but didn't say if it should be both day and night. What should I do? The doctor said I would be on blood thinners for 3...
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I have had a lot of mild swelling in my legs and ankles recently. I have sciatica issues, herniated disc (L5), no ACL, crooked leg and other health issues. Will 15-20mmhg compression socks be painful if I wear ...
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Three years ago my doctor recommended I wear knee-high compression stockings to aid circulation and reduce swelling in my ankles/lower legs. She would run a Doppler test every 12 months. Now a new doctor who ra...
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I had both my greater and lesser saphenous veins treated with laser when I was in my 40's. Also, I had phlebectomy in both legs. I have some deep vein reflux in my right leg. My results were excellent and have ...
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My father was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and had a balloon stent procedure. Since the procedure he keeps having a swollen foot and shortness of breath. His cardiologist suggested he wear a compressi...
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My husband had a blood clot in his right leg about a year ago and went to the hospital. He was eventually perscribed Xarelto and compression stockings. In the last couple of days his left leg has been swelling,...
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