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I just had a question about my varicose veins and when I take off my stocking at night. Is it just me or do my varicose veins and other veins show up more after I take off my stockings? Is it because my skin is being pushed in and the veins have to reajust when I take them off? Also, my vascular doctor stated that if I lose weight my varicose veins are going to be much more noticeable, is this true?
In Reply to: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by gale [1020.1195] on June 01, 2004 at 08:26:01:
Gale,
Overweight CAUSES varicosities. It is true that the varicosities already present will be more noticeable if you lose weight.
If your stockings go above your knees, they are causing more varicosities.
Walt
In Reply to: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by gale [1020.1195] on June 01, 2004 at 08:26:01:
Thanks Walt!!! :-)
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 02, 2004 at 18:01:25:
a person wearing compression panyhose for superficial varicosities will cause which superficial or deep veins to get worse?
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J [6.336] on June 03, 2004 at 23:54:12:
Stockings that go above the knee will cause the varicosities below the knees to get worse faster.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 04, 2004 at 09:52:21:
That's definitely true, I noticed that too when I was wearing the full stockings that my veins got worse then thanks to Walt I stopped wearing them and I now wear the knee high support and my veins have stayed the same for over 1 1/2 years!!! Thanks Walt!!!!!!!!! :-)
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by gale [1020.1195] on June 04, 2004 at 15:46:09:
do you have any varicosities above the knee? Also, do you wear your hose the whole day, everyday? I do but before the day is over they can get uncomfortable-wondering if they are a problem for you. Actually, I find them pretty uncomfortable when I put them on and I have been properly fitted for them. I think you said before that you just put them on like regular hose, but I don't seen how you do as tight as they are. Do you have any tips about putting them on or daily wearing that could help me. Do you ever go without them? If you do, do veins seem to get worse? I know I have lots of questions, but if you have answers I certaily will appreciate them. Thanks again!
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J-to Gale [15.336] on June 05, 2004 at 04:46:41:
what kind of shoes do you wear with the stockings-to me alot of shoes feel tight with these hose on because of their extra thickness, and also backless shoes don't look right with the reinforced hill? Also, do your hose actually feel comfortable? If so, I need all the tips you have.
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J- A;lso to Gale [15.336] on June 05, 2004 at 04:50:26:
do you think superficial varicose veins will worsen faster without the compression hose of are they strictly a comfort thing? The reason I'm asking is that I find the hose, even properly fitted, to be a less than comfortable thing to wear and wondering just how much if any they do to slow progression of superficial varicosities? I understand that some people find their legs less painful if they wear them, but I just wondering about what if anything they do to slow progression of superficial varicose veins? Also, do you believe that any vitamins, herbs are useful in varicose veins and is so what are they and what can be expected from using them? Acually, what I would like is a new pair of legs.
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J- to Dr. Stoll [15.336] on June 05, 2004 at 04:57:22:
what are the compression hose designed to help: superficial or deep veins? and in exactly what way are they to help? Thank you!!!
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J- Also to Dr. Stoll [15.336] on June 05, 2004 at 04:59:46:
Hi, J.
In my opinion, they are comfort only. If they bind at the knees they actually make varicosities progress faster.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J- Also to Dr. Stoll [15.336] on June 05, 2004 at 04:59:46:
Hi, J.
In my opinion, they are comfort only. If they bind at the knees they actually make varicosities progress faster.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 06, 2004 at 07:02:36:
Compression hose are recommended by my doctor for the surface blue varicose veins I have, the ones smaller than varicosed saphenous veins would be, whatever they would be called. And they are especially bad in Left calf. But you do think wearing the compression hose to the knee in my situation is of no benefit? Thank you.
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J-to Dr. Stoll [20.336] on June 06, 2004 at 07:34:54:
Right, J.
I would never wear them. The main reason they are prescribed, in my opinion, is for the concept of "out of sight, out of mind". If worn below the knee, in my opinion, they at least do no harm and the opacity of the stocking does hide them from view.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... posted by J-to Dr. Stoll [20.336] on June 06, 2004 at 07:34:54:
By the way, J;
Deep vein varicosities are a different story.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... (Value?) Archive posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 07, 2004 at 06:17:20:
I want to ask you one more question: I have superficial veins, a mass of them in calf that looks like they are starting to bulge, actually one does have some bulging, would compression slow the progression of any of these by not allowing blood to fill and stretch the veins or not? I would value your best judgment on this. Thank you.
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... (Value?) Archive posted by J-to Dr. Stoll [2079.336] on June 07, 2004 at 22:36:44:
Thanks, J.
Personally, I do not think it makes a difference. Are you overweight?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... (Value?) Archive posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 08, 2004 at 07:56:24:
Yes, I could stand to lose some weight. I'm starting to work on that. Would the extra weight be a reason to wear the hose?
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... (Value?) Archive posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 07, 2004 at 06:17:20:
Also, if you would, tell us who exactly would benefit from wearing the compression hose. Thank you.
In Reply to: Re: VARICOSE VEINS/STOCKING QUESTION... (Value?) Archive posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on June 07, 2004 at 06:17:20:
Also, if you would, tell us who exactly would benefit from wearing the compression hose. Thank you.
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