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- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Compression stockings — sometimes referred to as pressure socks — gently squeeze your legs in a way that helps promote blood flow from the legs back toward the heart Thigh or waist-high stockings help reduce pooling of blood in the legs and help prevent lightheadedness or falling when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension)
- Compression Stockings, Support Hose, and Vein Treatment
Learn the difference between compression stockings, support hose, and socks, and find out how they can help you with your varicose veins or vein condition
- Unbearable itching while wearing compression stockings, what do I do . . .
Unbearable itching while wearing compression stockings, what do I do? My legs are extremely itchy when I wear Medi compression stockings In fact, it's almost painful When I apply grease and creams, the discomfort only goes away temporarily (approx 2-3 hours)
- My compression stockings are too tight, is there a way to stretch them . . .
Compression stockings do stretch a little bit after they've been worn Remember, they are supposed to be tight but too tight isn't good I would check with the store or doctor where you bought them to make sure they were properly measured
- How to Put on Compression Stockings - Vein Directory
These stockings take some time and finesse to put on properly Some people have difficulty learning to put on their compression stockings, but with practice and the right tips, you can learn to put on your compression stockings like a pro
- Can I cut the feet off of my compression stockings?
Although cutting off the feet of the compression stockings may be more comfortable, you will defeat the graduated compression, which is highest at the foot and ankle
- Should someone with a blood clot wear compression stockings?
Elastic compression stockings should be worn by the vast majority of patients who have deep or superficial vein thrombosis The pain and swelling will improve faster and the clot may resolve faster with elastic compression
- Can I wear ordinary socks on top of compression stockings?
My compression socks make my legs hurt more and they become swollen when I wear them Is that normal? Compression Stockings - 13 answers How big of a size do compression stockings come in?
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