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Posted 10/11/2012 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
got results:).....no blood clot!! but there is some vericose veins and still some swelling with some redness which is most likely an infection. I am relieved that there is no clot and he said I can wear the compression stockings if they help. Today is a good day!
Posted 10/11/2012 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
No clot! That's a relief! If you haven't found the compression socks in stores, you can find them online. Many sites sell them.
Posted 10/12/2012 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Is there a certain brand of compression socks that you would recommend?
Posted 10/12/2012 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
No. The compression socks I bought was years ago through an ad in a National Geographic catalog. A specialty store might have them. If you're looking online, look for ones that are not cotton. As with sports socks, you don't want cotton because they keep moisture and that isn't good for foot health. Google 'compression socks' and I'm sure you'll see lots of places that sell them.
Posted 10/15/2012 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
ok i ordered compression stockings from the internet...hopefully i ordered good ones...so many to choose from
Posted 10/15/2012 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
I know. I hope the ones you ordered work well. And in the meantime, I know the doctor has told you what you don't have (a blood clot), but what is causing the swelling?
Posted 10/16/2012 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
I have varicose veins and that is what is making them swollen. The compression stockings should be here shortly and I can't wait to try them out!
Posted 10/18/2012 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
got my compression stockings today!!!...so excited to try them out!
Posted 10/18/2012 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
Great! I hope they work well. The ones I'd bought were snug to be sure but this is why they work to keep swelling down.
Posted 10/19/2012 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
ok, tried them and I feel like they make my veins looks even bulgier. They look like I have a rope attached to my leg. They are also so extremely tight...was excited but now feel a little disappointed...guess gotta give it a chance.
Posted 10/19/2012 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
Mine were snug. I can't exactly say they were tight but they do need to be snug in order to control the swelling in the lower leg. When I took mine off, my legs had ridges in them. As I told you, I had bought them for flying, not because I had swelling in the legs, but even so they must have been controlling some swelling if my legs looked like that afterwards.

If you have any doubts about the socks and how they feel, please call your doctor's office and tell them your concerns. I believe you said your doctor had suggested compression socks, so they should be able to explain more about what to expect from them.
Posted 10/23/2012 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
ok, these are REALLY snug...don't know if I can wear them for long periods of time. Spoke to my doctor and he says it's normal to feel snug that is the way they work. Gonna try and see how it goes!
Posted 10/23/2012 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sure they 'work' but it might be a challenge getting them on and off because they are so snug! One idea is to buy a men's sock. It might be larger but it still might control your swelling.
Posted 10/25/2012 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lanie! Can you clarify that...just buy a regular men's sock? That would not be tight enough to control my swelling.
Posted 10/25/2012 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, I mean a larger size compression sock. For example if you bought a large ladies' compression sock, maybe a small or medium size men's compression sock would be better for you if you find the sock you bought was just too tight.
Posted 10/29/2012 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Lanie! I will try that...might be the answer. I love this forum...I have found it so helpful:)
Posted 11/1/2012 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Okay, tried the larger size compression sock and it's still not working...the larger one isn't tight enough and the smaller one feels too tight. Now I'm so annoyed
Posted 11/1/2012 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know what to say about this. It would seem that at least one of those sizes would work. I'm still concerned that the only explanation from the doctor is that the swelling is because of varicose veins - I think that's what you'd written?

If the swelling is temporary because of standing on your feet for a long time or sitting (like on a long flight), I believe the swelling would go away after putting your feet up, as you resume normal activities, etc. But if this swelling just stays and stays and it's because of the veins, has the doctor suggested anything to increase the circulation there? This is what I would be worried about. Has he done the proper lab tests for organ function? Heart, kidneys, liver, etc.? If you have diabetes, circulation is particularly important in your extremities - I guess you realize the problems there.

http://www.healthline.com/health/foot-leg-and-ankle-swelling

I came across this when I was looking for more information.
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