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What Causes A Swollen Leg Despite Compression Socks Usage For A Charley Horse?

A week and a half ago I had a really bad Charlie horse. My leg swelled and hurt so I went to the ER and I was checked for blood clots in my Left leg. There was no blood clot. The said it was a bakers cyst. My calf hurts going up and down steps it is still swollen. I have been wearing compression socks hoping it would help but when I take off the sock my leg swells and the pain set in. It burns in the lower calf. I don t know what to do any more. I tried stretching and icing Andy advill and Aleve. I have to limp to walk.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Leg wedges, specially designed cushions placed under the legs to elevate your feet while sleeping.
Compression socks, hosiery, or calf sleeves, which provide graduated compression that helps reduce swelling. Graduated compression means that the hosiery is tightest around the areas of your worst swelling (usually your feet or lower leg). While comfortable to wear, the hosiery helps relieve discomfort from swelling.
Low-impact exercise, which helps with circulation and can alleviate swelling. This may include walking, yoga, or light aerobics.
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What Causes A Swollen Leg Despite Compression Socks Usage For A Charley Horse?

hi Leg wedges, specially designed cushions placed under the legs to elevate your feet while sleeping. Compression socks, hosiery, or calf sleeves, which provide graduated compression that helps reduce swelling. Graduated compression means that the hosiery is tightest around the areas of your worst swelling (usually your feet or lower leg). While comfortable to wear, the hosiery helps relieve discomfort from swelling. Low-impact exercise, which helps with circulation and can alleviate swelling. This may include walking, yoga, or light aerobics. thank you