Scouser
Reged: 17/02/2008
Posts: 262
Loc: N Wales
|
|
I have a moderate condition in my left leg - more what I would describe a as a prominent vein. The Doc' thinks it's a varicose vein which doesn't need surgery but which would benefit from compression stockings - anyone any experience /  advice?
|
hubbub
Reged: 22/10/2007
Posts: 513
|
|
Wife had 'em. Basically if it doesn't hurt forget it. If it's a problem get it seen to. Beware of knocking it on anything, a bruised varicose vein can turn nasty.
|
Scouser
Reged: 17/02/2008
Posts: 262
Loc: N Wales
|
|
tell me about it - i bought a pair of shin guards to do gardening work, moving logs etc, alwats forget to put them on - have gashed the veinse more times than I care to remember, and on holidays peopple drop their suitcases on t your legs etc. - bad news
|
Scouser
Reged: 17/02/2008
Posts: 262
Loc: N Wales
|
|
doc prescribes class 11 stockings but they r a pain to wear
|
winegoblin
Reged: 31/03/2007
Posts: 1058
Loc: down yur me anzum
|
|
A pair of Millar's socks might do the job 
On a more serious note, have you thought about trying balms. A friend of mine used a balm whilst waiting for an appointment to have his veins lasered. I just rang him to see if he could remember what he used, all he can remember was that it was something from a health shop. Might be worth popping into a health shop to see if they can recommend something natural; or failing that see what the chemists say. Some people poo pa natural remedies so you'll have to make your own mind up as to whether they might work or not. Best of luck mate.
--------------------
"Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, Make the sage frolic, and the serious smile."
|
Previous
Index
Next
Threaded
Edit
Reply
Quote
