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I wore compressions yesterday, and i have the thigh high ones.. woke up and where its tight around your thigh hurts now.. is that from the stockings?
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Possibly: however, if very painful, red, hot or swollen, please get examined ASAP.
Answered 11/2/2014
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Likely: Especially if the compression is very tight
Answered 11/2/2014
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