Warm compresses: For superficial vein thrombosis, try warm compresses, systemic anti-inflammatory such as naprosyn, (naproxen) and topical anti-inflammatory such as aspercreme.
Answered 1/25/2019
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Consider: Wearing one with less pressure. Support hose are made with various pressure gradients.
Answered 5/3/2016
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Consult your doctor: There are many factors here that need to be examined, you need to talk to your doctor.
Answered 1/25/2019
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What to do?: I agree with all of the other answers. With a superficial clot, the value of compression is to decrease pain by decreasing inflammation. You can also reduce inflammation with anti-inflammatory medicines, warm soaks, ice packs and leg elevation. It is worth it to talk to your doctor about a lighter compression stocking too. I would not recommend, however, an ace bandage. They can make it worse.
Answered 5/3/2016
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Several options: Discuss further with your surgeon. Consider taking an aspirin daily until clot resolves. Calf muscle pump exercises including flexion & extension of the ankle (doe not require weight bearing) will help. Warm heat to the area with heating pad. Consider a stocking "butler" which could stretch out the stocking to help you get the stocking over the operated foot. Get repeat ultrasound to recheck later
Answered 10/24/2017
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