I have/had blood clots a few years back in my one leg. The calf of my leg swells alot when i'm on it even for 30 minutes. I tried TED Hose but it still puffed up alot and I still felt discomfort. If anyone has used the Compression Socks I'd love to know what you think of them. I just bought a pair yesterday that is rated 20-30 compression rating. Serious answers only.
2006-11-04 11:42:20 · 4 answers · asked by biggobbler51 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
FYI I have spoken to my doctor about using the compression socks. I orginally heard about them from my pharmacist. It's been about 5 yrs. since i had been told i had clots in my leg.
2006-11-04 22:46:27 · update #1
Also I haven't been to a specialist with this but only to my regular physician.
2006-11-04 22:47:15 · update #2
I would recommend seeing your doctor to determine if you would benefit from an evaluation by a Lymphedema therapist. If you have had a very recent DVT you may not be appropriate for this therapy. Lymphedema therapist are typically either Occupational or physical therapists that have special additional training in the area of edema (swelling). If you were to see a therapist, make sure they have taken classes specific to lymphedema and are lymphedema certified in a technique, some examples are LeDuc or Vodder.
Compression can help chronic edema but for best results a combination of methods are used. Treatment techniques I use lymphatic massage, compression, exercise, education on self management and kinesiotaping to decrease edema in the patients I see. Some therapists will also use a pneumatic pump on the extremity, I use these primarily for patients when the edema feels "hard" and always with lymphatic massage. Pump use without massage is not recommended. (I work as an OT with approximately 5 years of experience in lymphedema treatment).
After the edema is stabilized, then a person typically gets measured and fit for compression stockings to maintain the edema reduction. To the best of my knowledge TEDS compression can assist some people in edema reduction but the purpose is really for DVT prevention. Try the National Lymphedema Network website for more info. Much of the info on lymphedema you will find is cancer related but it can be also caused by damage to the lymphatic vessels, circulatory problems or venous insuffiency. Good luck!
2006-11-04 12:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by ruby_velour 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Ruby. I would also be careful with just buying over counter ones as the compression might be too much and cause trouble if you still have a clot. Are you still on medications for clots? It sounds like there is some backflow of either lymph or blood that pools. 30 minutes is not a very long time either, when was your last doctor appt? I think you need to talk to the dr about what is happening. If you have lymphedema, you need to see a lymphedema therapist like Ruby, in some cases for venous insufficiency it's recommended as well. But you may have another clot in there that needs evaluation so please see your doctor.
2006-11-04 16:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-01-11 22:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anoop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use by cancer patient
2016-07-21 15:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Estella Loya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋