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I have swelling from my ankle to my knee after leg surgery. any way to eliminate it even after 3 years?
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Support stocking: I'd expect the best way to treat this is with a very good support stocking used faithfully.
Answered 7/23/2012
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Maybe: Youmay want to try compression stockings. You could also try unn boot wraps for a time.
Answered 5/25/2012
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