How do members experience Compression Stockings/Socks?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Deep vein thrombosis 178 20
Varicose veins of legs 92 7
Venous insufficiency 67 4
Ankle sprain 39 2
Protein S deficiency 25 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Uncomfortable 3
Corns and calluses 2
Loss of circulation (cut off) 2
Feet tingling 1
Joint pain in knees 1
Low blood pressure 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 8
Mild 17
None 38

Member evaluations

LFSunspot

evaluated on Jan 11, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for varicose veins of legs: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

abbas girl

evaluated on Jan 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for peripheral edema: Slight
  • Side effects: None