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My legs are stiff and painful. Will compression socks help? I have them from when I had a surgery a few years ago.
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I'm a previous stroke victim with unknown cause of stroke. (14 years ago at age 26). I've had a total knee replacement but now my legs are hurting mostly below knee. I've had many thrombosis sonograms on my leg...
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Are footless compression socks OK for varicose veins in the thigh region?
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I am pregnant with my third child and I'm just starting my second trimester. I already have varicose veins popping up in my upper legs, and I assume they will continue all the way up my thighs and eventually do...
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I am 10 weeks post hip replacement and am going on a 2 hour flight. What stockings do I wear?
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Three years ago I had my aortic valve replaced and discovered I have a heart murmur. Can I wear compression socks to bed and all day?
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I am currently taking 81 mg aspirin, as I also had a stroke before heart surgery. I am taking 50mg of metrolo per day.
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I had a cancerous mole removed, then they reopened the scar and went deeper. My foot is swollen. Will a compression stocking help?
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I had a cancerous mole removed, then they reopened the scar and went deeper. The CT scan showed all clear, but my foot is really swollen. I am also being treated for rheumatoid arthritis in my knee on the same ...
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I have purchased latex free stockings and every brand of expensive stockings. After wearing 1 day, I have 2 days of red itchy skin. What can I do?
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I read that many people have this. I've soaked my legs in moisturizer & coconut oils. I have not tried baby powder, thinking this would dry out my skin. Nothing has helped. I have upcoming varicose vein surgery...
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Is it safe to use air compression on my calves while pregnant?
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Some suggest its great for pregnant women, but others sites say not for pregnant women. But I never found a reason why it's not.
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I purchased knee length online only to find that they are too long. Can I cut them so they fit below the kne?
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I was measured and given thigh high compression stockings at the doctor's office but they are uncomfortable at the thigh, ankle and behind knee. I purchased knee length online only to find that they are too lon...
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I bought compression stockings for my father for leg swelling but they are too high for his leg. Any recommendations?
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My Dad got sigvaris 20-30 mmgh socks. He lives in small town and a doctor is rarely available. We don't really understand why he has leg Swelling. I bought him Activa 20-30 mmgh stockings. He finds them too hig...
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Stage 4 lung cancer patient, chemo and radiotherapy failed. Ankles swollen and now traveled up legs. I'm receiving no help.
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Will compression stockings help or make it worse? Where does the fluid go? Will it travel to the lungs and cause Pneumonia?
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Recommended strength of compression socks for 69 yr old with no leg/vein issues, but suggested for upcoming 10hr flight?
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No medical vein issues, swelling or discomfort in legs. No DVT. I had a brief conversation with my GP who suggested them, but never mentioned the strength, and now he's out of town. Should I get 15 -20, 20 - 30...
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I had a cervical fusion over a week ago. I'm working half days (teacher), and am up on my feet a good amount. Do I need to keep wearing comp socks?
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I am not bedridden nor am I having any complications. I will work full days starting Tuesday.
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I have arthritic knees at night in bed they feel like they're filled with water. The muscle relief cream I rub in doesn't help.
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I wore compression knee socks on my last flight to the states (9 hours) and was surprised to see it didn't help at all as the ankles appeared balloon-like when I took the socks off. Should I not wear these on ...
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Do you have to still stand every 2 hours on a long flight or drive if you're wearing compression stockings?
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I'm using compression stocking for hypotension. when should I wear them? Is it OK to sleep with them on?
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I'm not diagnosed yet, but my physician believes there is no harm to try them.
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I have pitting edema. Will the swelling go down after I lose weight, and how long should I wear compression stockings?
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I have had an echo cardio gram and ultra sound of the leg and a stress test—everything good. But I am overweight by about 80 pounds. My doctor says to wear compression stockings for my leg swelling. Will the ...
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My dad wore compression socks over night and is now injured. What should we do?
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We just recently found out my 57 year old father has blood clots in his legs. He had and ultrasound but we are waiting to hear back from the doctor. He was given xarelto and compression socks but they did not ...
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Should I wear a compression stocking while I have a DVT and a fractured ankle? The ankle cast was removed temporarily to monitor the DVT.
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I fractured my ankle and wrist three weeks ago. The pain in the leg also revealed a 20 year old nonunion fibular fracture. An 8 cm piece of fibula seems to be floating near tibia. This leg has also had two femo...
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I am 66 years old, have venous reflux with swelling, and I stand all day for work. Should I continue to work?
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How high should thigh high compression hose go up on your leg?
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I've been prescribed 20-30 mmHG compression thigh high open toe hose and they are a short length. When I put them on they went all the way up to the top of my leg (groin area). I was wondering if I stretched an...
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