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@ktpatton

Please advise me on when and how long to wear "compression socks" for my neuropathy. I have searched online for relief and found that everything under the sun is sold to help, such as socks, pills, vitamins, machines that give off impulses, heat, etc., and too many other things to mention. It is all very confusing and frustrating. I have previously tried several prescriptions, but none have helped significantly. My family doctor said some of his other patients get relief with the compression socks, so I bought a pair. But, do I wear them all the time, at night, with shoes or only without shoes, etc.? Thanks you for any input.

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@ktpatton I wear my 20-30 mmhg compression socks during the day with shoes or slippers in the house. I take them off at bedtime but do put on longer loose diabetic socks after putting lotion on my legs to moisturize the skin. I do have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy but the socks don't help with that for me. They were prescribed to help control the leg swelling caused by my lymphedema in both legs. Did your doctor suggest the amount of compression for the socks, like 15 to 20, or 20 to 30 mmhg?