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Is severe swelling normal after removing compression socks?
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At the end of the 2nd day, when my friend removed the compression socks, his legs became very swollen and sore to walk on. He was advised to wear them during the day and take them off at night. This didn't ha...
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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 is better for SCI/para injuries, TED stockings or compression stockings?
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I have worn a thigh-high TED stocking that is open toe for 20 yrs. I am wondering if being used on a paralyzed leg with moderate DTD activity (as can be), if switching to a compression stocking would be better...
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Is there any problem with using footless knee-high compression stockings?
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I am a nurse who works 13 hour shifts. Can I wear footless knee-high compression stockings?
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compression stockings for POTS
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I am diagnosed with POTS (dysautonomia). What would be the proper compression? I am 106lb and think that 15-20 compression (recommended) is too low, since stockings do not stretch as they would on a heavier per...
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I am diabetic. Will compression stockings help with neuropathy?
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If so, what strength should I purchase?
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Why are my compression stockings causing unbearable pain?
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I was fitted for compression stockings and when I would wear them, my circulation seemed to get worse. It felt like my toes were going to fall off because I couldn't feel them. When I take them off, the "pins" ...
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I was diagnosed with a ruptured Baker's cyst behind my knee cap. Will compression stockings help with the pain and swelling?
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I was recently diagnosed with a Baker's cyst. I had a cortisone injection yesterday, but my calf, knee, ankle and foot are swollen and painful. I also had a torn meniscus repaired one month ago. I have been rea...
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Are knee-highs effective enough to prevent spider veins in legs?
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I'm a 25-year-old LNA. I don't have any pain in my legs, but I do have spider veins above my knees and cold feet. I hate hose. Would knee-high socks help at all? Would they make the spider veins above them wo...
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Is leg pain normal when wearing TED stockings?
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I have soreness in my legs (inner calf area) when wearing TED stockings, is this normal?
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Do Compression Stockings help with Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficency?
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Do Compression Stockings help with Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficency?
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Is my compression stocking not allowing a bruise on my foot to heal?
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The top of my foot feels bruised and has felt that way for awhile. I wear a compression stocking daily because I did Thrombolysis to clear out a clot. I am 26 yrs old so I usually heal fast. Is the compression ...
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How can my husband keep his compression socks from creasing at the ankle?
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I just purchased some knee-high compression stockings for my husband. They fit very well but begin to crease at the ankle within a few hours of movement. They also give him pain at the ankle. How can this be a...
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Is it OK to wear full leg compression stockings after total knee replacement?
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My surgery was 3 years ago but my knee and lower leg are swollen.
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Why do I get intense burning & pain in my feet when I fall asleep while reclining?)
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Sometimes when I recline while watching TV in the evening, I fall asleep with my knee-high, open-toe compression stockings on. I'm awakened by intense pain on the sides of my feet within 3 hours. Why? Is this a...
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Is there a way to prevent thigh-high stockings from sticking to my pants?
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I find when wearing full-length or thigh-high compression stockings, they cause my thighs to stick to my pants and my pants to ride up higher. They also bunch up at the knees. This mostly happens with tight or ...
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I think the compression hose is causing more pain?
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I had EVLT greater saphenous vein on right leg in mid May 2011 and two phlebectomys on the ankle. I have A LOT of spider veins on the anterior dorsum of the ankle and it still aches daily. Why does wearing 15-2...
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I have poor circulation in my feet, would compression stockings help?
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I'm 16 years old and have poor circulation in my feet, so they're always cold and sometimes they tingle. Also, cuts I get on my feet take forever to heal. Would compression socks help?
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I have pain in my belly after wearing compression stockings, could the two be related?
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