Question 1

what is stockholm syndrome?

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Stockholm Syndrome: is a condition wherein a person develops excessive loyalty for someone who has held him/her captive.  It is named for that city in Sweden where a woman was held captive by someone then refused to testify at the trial because of misguided loyalty.  Peace and good health.  The power over life and death appears to be the mechanism of action causing this.

Question 2

how did stockholm syndrome get its name?

Accepted Answer

Stockholm Syndrome: Those who are at risk of bonding with their abuser or someone who has traumatized them are those who are in those situations.  Was thus named for a bank robbery in Stockholm where four people held hostage for 6 days resisted attempts to be rescued and defended their captors.  Later two of the women got engaged to their captors.  This is a survival mechanism.

Question 3

who is at risk of getting stockholm syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Prisoners: People being held hostage or prisoner. It can also occur to people who are being abused. It usually occurs in psychologically traumatic situations and is characterized by the victim being overly concerned for the well being of their captor or abuser and even sympathizing with them. The symptoms can continue even after the victim is freed from the situation.

Question 4

how is a parent child relationship different from stockholm syndrome?

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Completely Different: A healthy parent-child relationship involves an adult and his/her child, whereas stockholm syndrome involves a captor and a hostage.   These relationships are not only different, they are incomparable.

Question 5

are compression socks good for metatarsalgia?

Accepted Answer

If you are swelling: Compression socks work good for any sewing issues.  Padded socks would provide more benefit in this area. Some treatments for metatarsalgia include orthtotics, metatarsal pads and proper shoe gear.

Question 6

are compression stockings effective for everyone?

Accepted Answer

Compression Stocking: Compression stockings are effective for patients with increaseed vein pressure of the lower extremities and for patients with lymph problems. The types of compression for these two disorders is different. And furthermore, the level of compressions are numerous. A trained professional including those in a wound care center can determine your needs.

Question 7

which is better for leg compression, support bandaging, or support. hose?       hose?

Accepted Answer

Hose better: Depends on whether you are decreasing swelling or preventing.

Question 8

are compression stockings worth the cost?

Accepted Answer

Compression: Yes, so long as this is directed from your clinician. We need to know that your arteries are okay and then we can determine the correct level of compression. The levels of compression are measured in millimeters of mercury pressure. 
I work every day in a wound center and wear compression every day!

Question 9

can wearing support hose prevent varicose vein development?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Even if you wear them 24/7 - your tissue will age/ weaken as you age.  Look at your parents- you can look like them in the future.  Staying fit/healthy can slow down but not prevent aging.  If you already have varicosities at 31, get medical attention before the problem gets worse.

Question 10

are hane support stockings as good as compression garments on long plane trips?

Accepted Answer

OTC vs RX: Over the counter support stockings can give good compression fresh out of the box, but after wearing them for a while you will need to get some new ones.  Prescription ones tend to last longer and give a more even compression from the toes to below the knees.

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