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What kind of compression stockings should women wear after they've had their veins injected?
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What is the best compression appropriate for a nurse?
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I am a 25-year-old nurse and I currently have some tiny spider veins on my ankles and have some visible veins on my calf. I want to prevent them from getting worse. My mom has swollen varicose veins. I do not h...
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Which compression grade should I wear?
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I am 27 weeks pregnant and am suffering from moderate varicose veins in my right leg and minor ones in the left. Which grade of compression stocking should I wear?
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I have venus sufficiency and lots of air travel coming up. What would you suggest I do?
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I have venus sufficiency and will be taking five plane rides in the next 12 days for work (different city every 2-3 days). Most flights are under three hours and one is slightly over four hours. I have 20-30 th...
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Will knee-high support hose cause additional pain to my already painful legs?
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I'm 84 yrs old. My diagnosis is stasis dermatitis with pigmentation and varicosities, though they aren't visible to me. The doctor cannot grasp my legs due to intense pain, also leg cuff. Will wearing compressi...
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It feels like I have pins and needles in my feet when I wear compression stockings, what should I do?
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Why would my legs swell if I had a vein and artery (Doppler) ultrasound but no clots were found?
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Are my compression socks too tight?
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I purchased my compression stockings from a sports store. I have spider veins and am on my feet many hours at my place of work. I get red marks and indentations at the top of my knee-highs after wearing them fo...
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If I stop wearing compression stockings will my veins get bigger?
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How much pressure is needed at the ankle and calf area for compression stockings?
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My compression stockings are too tight, is there a way to stretch them out?
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Unfortunately I bought a pair of compression stockings that are too tight. I have worn them already and can't return them at this point. Is there a way to stretch them them out?
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Can compression stockings cause headaches?
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I have been asked by a dr. to wear compression stockings until we find out if I have a blood clot in my lower right leg. I wonder if a side effect of wearing them could be headaches. Thank you.
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What degree of compression do I need?
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I had total knee replacement surgery one week ago today. I would like to purchase a second pair of compression stockings. What degree of compression do I need? I am a female, 69 years old.
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After varicose vein surgery do I need to wear compression stockings for the rest of my life?
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I have spider veins on my lower ankle, as well as below the knee. If I have surgery, will I need to wear compression stockings for the rest of my life?
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Can full-length compression stockings cause pain in your feet and calves? If so, is that normal?
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I wear full-length compression stockings that go above my waist for trunk and leg lymphodema, but I've been having pain in my feet and calves. Is this normal? Could the discomfort be caused by the stockings?
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How do compression stockings affect a new tattoo?
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I wear knee high compression stockings, 20-30 mmHg and am considering getting a tattoo on my lower leg. How will the stocking affect my tattoo's healing process and is this a bad idea with venous insufficiency ...
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Are compression stockings advisable if you have a DVT and peripheral neuropathy?
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What time of day should a patient be measured for knee-high compression stockings?
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I have a client whose legs increase in size during the day a lot. By the time I see him (around mid0day) he has 3 times the swelling. He just started to wear TED-like hose, but previously wore support hose. Wha...
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Should I continue to wear compression stockings when traveling and exercising?
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I am a 37 yr old female who had a laser ablation performed on both legs, high ligation on the left leg, and still suffer from reflux. Sclerotherapy is the next form of treatment I am scheduled to have. Should I...
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