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31j20b3

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7. Thanks, I use compression socks prescribed by the V.A. they have feet

Reply to dweller (Reply #3)

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 01:53 PM

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but during the day my feet often feel squeezed side to side, and after about 10 hours in them my feet get very cold in the late afternoon.

I"m going to ask my primary care about the effectiveness of "toe less" compression socks. I think they are a problem for me

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Question to folks using compression socks... [View all] 31j20b3 Yesterday OP

I wear them lonely bird Yesterday #1

I don;t sleep with them on, but I have worn cotton crew socks to help with cold feet 31j20b3 Yesterday #5

I know people who wear warm socks over compression ones uppityperson Yesterday #2

Yes, that's what I do in the day, and I wear cotton crew socks to bed 31j20b3 Yesterday #6

Try a different compression sock dweller Yesterday #3

Thanks, I use compression socks prescribed by the V.A. they have feet 31j20b3 Yesterday #7

I gave up on them. They hurt me more than they helped. ... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #4

Thanks... I don't know if my problem is severe. I started wearing them after an event 31j20b3 Yesterday #8

It seems like the arterial insufficiency issue may be something to ask your doctor about. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #10

I've been happy with ones that don't fully cover the feet EverHopeful Yesterday #9

Thanks. I put mine on about 5 AM and I take them off at about 5:30 pm 31j20b3 Yesterday #11