Compression Stockings Questions
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Which compression stocking would you recommend for a person with orthostatic hypotension?
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I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Am I better off with knee-high or thigh-high stockings? Also, which part of the body needs the most compression (ankles, calves, or thighs)?
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My husband is having pain in his heel after wearing compression socks, is this normal?
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My husband started wearing compression socks. They were measured and seemed to be the correct fit for his legs, but then he started having pain in his heel from the socks. Is this normal? He needs to keep weari...
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Could compression stockings be the source of my dizziness?
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Could there be a relationship between pressure from the stockings and the dizziness I'm experiencing? I've never experienced this before. I was prescribed 20-30mmHg stockings after a long air journey. I wore th...
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Does a low pressure compression stockings helps to prevent leg cramps during sleep?
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Does a low pressure compression stockings helps to prevent leg cramp during sleep?
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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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Compression socks for long flights?
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I am a healthy 45yr old with no circulation problems. I'll be taking long flights (Washing, DC, Bhutan) and wonder if I should wear compression socks as a precaution. would drugstore grade be adequate or shoul...
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Can compression stockings cause a clot if they fit poorly?
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My 30-40 mmHg strength thigh-high compression stockings roll down at the thigh and cause intense discomfort (like a tourniquet). The discomfort occurred repeatedly for 1.5 weeks and now I am having right calf p...
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I've experienced severe itching after removing my compression socks, am I caring for the problem appropriately?
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I had severe itching after removing my compression socks. The scratching would cause a reaction in the form of inflamed, burning bumps. I now wear knee-high hose under my socks and treat myself with Benadryl ta...
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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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Wearing Ted Hose 24 hours?
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My wife has no movement on her left side, therefore can not move her left leg and can not circulate the blood in that leg. Should she wear Ted Hose 24 hours a day?
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Should I remove my compression socks while elevating my feet?
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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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Should I wear compression stockings while exercising? I have a lot of spider veins and lift heavy weights.
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I have a lot of spider veins on my legs. I lift heavy weights at the gym. Should I be wearing compression stockings while exercising to help prevent more veins, or does it matter? Thank you for your help!
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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 have a multi colored bruise after heart ablation
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I have a big multi color bruise from cardiac ablation but it seems to be traveling down my leg and I have some swelling as well. Is this normal?
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Are my toes in danger if they are numb, stiff, and swollen after wearing compression stockings?
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My OBGYN told me that it is dangerous to wear thigh-high compression stockings during pregnancy as it could cut blood flow at the groin area. True?
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I was told that only full belly/closed-toe stockings were appropriate for pregnancy as thigh-high compression stockings could pinch blood flow at groin area. Is this correct info? Are there any dangers to wear...
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Can compression stockings help with numbness in the leg?
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My left leg keeps going almost completely numb from the knee down. My father has peripheral artery disease; however, I am only 27 years old. I have flat-lined before. I am now in recovery, but still have poor c...
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What happens if you get a pulsing/tingling feeling in your legs? I've been wearing 30-40 compression stockings for 2 weeks.
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I've been getting "movements" in my legs like tingling, pulsing. I started wearing 30-40 compression stockings (without prior consent from doctor) and I'm wondering if that's causing it. I stopped wearing the h...
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