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Is it possible to make a medical grade compression legging out of mainly cotton?
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I don't like the way nylon or spandex feels. Read more
Should I be concerned about the length of medical grade compression tights?
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Can they be too short or too long and/or counteract their benefits? Read more
For a long flight, should I wear 15-20 mmhg leggings that end at ankle or ones that cover whole foot with open toes/open heel?
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Or should I wear 20-30 mmhg compression amount (it's a 13 hour flight). Is it dangerous to wear 20-30 mmhg if a doctor has not prescribed that amount? Read more
How do I know what compression hose size and strength I need?
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I have a broken ankle and my doctor told me to wear a compression sock for the swelling. Read more
My surgeon left surgical clips in my abdomen. Now I have tearing and burning pain in my abdomen area. What should I do?
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My abdomen is hurting with burning pain and it feels like tearing skin. The pain lasts all. I've had this since May 2015. I went to my GI doctor, and he said everything looks okay. The doctor only checked my GI... Read more
I'm walking on concrete for 8 hours. Is it OK to wear compression stockings?
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I don't have any problems with my feet or legs. I am a 46 year old man. Read more
Ablation procedure works/safe for me?
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My ultrasound report shows reflux as the following: left leg: common femoral: 1.2 second, gsv: 3.2 second right leg: common femoral: 1.2 second, gsv: 1.2 second, ssv 6.5 second I have very heavy, burning and... Read more
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I had a vein bleed through the skin by my left ankle. I had sclerotherapy to kill off the vein. Now two years later, I still have pain why?
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I have constant pain at the injection site two years after the injection. Is it normal for that area to still be sore and sensitive? I went back to the doctor who administered the injection but he never really ... Read more
What is the best treatment for peripheral neuropathy in the leg below knee and feet, as well as finger tips? Mine is drug induced chemo drugs.
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I have peripheral neuropathy from the drug given to counteract the severe side effects of very strong chemo given in spring and summer of 2010. Read more
Is it safe to be pregnant again after vulvar sclerotherapy?
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I have had two pregnancies and developed vulvar varicosities during the second one. The pain is mild except for a few days during a menstrual cycle. I am concerned that a third pregnancy would be very painful w... Read more
Does exercise such as weight lifting directly increase the chance of subarrachnoid hemorrhage? Even if there are no hereditary vein conditions?
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I'm Male 24, I smoke 6 cigarettes per day, and weigh 87.4kg. I have less than 22% body fat and do weightlifting 3 times a week and light jogging 4 days a week. My family has no history of heart, vascular or blo... Read more
Pus still oozing 2 days after antibiotics?
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Hi. I started taking an antibiotic for an infected wound two days ago. The infection seems to be getting better but there is still pus coming out of the wound. Should I see a doctor about that or just keep taki... Read more
I had an ultrasound and was told I have blood pooling in my leg and my abdomen. Was told I need surgery.
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I am 30, my symptoms have been progressing quickly (pain, discomfort, new varicose veins on hip/groin & legs). I also have menstrual symptoms (irregular periods, intense cramps), headaches, and fatigue. I don't... Read more
Is it possible to have varicose veins within the buttocks?
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After walking on cement floor, I get an abdomen that feels rigid. It's hard to walk, feels like my bowels stop up because it gets constricted. After a 10 pound baby, I just know I have veins on my butt and clo... Read more
Can you reverse cyanosis as well as dry shiny skin?
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If my legs are showing symptoms of poor circulation-- cyanosis of legs from the knee down, as well as dry shiny skin on legs, slow-healing wounds--can these symptoms be reversed with exercise? If so, how long b... Read more
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