Exercising while wearing compression stockings?
I’m a 23F who was recently diagnosed with stage 1 CVI. As part of my treatment, I’m supposed to wear compression stockings regularly and stay physically active, but I’m still unsure whether I should also wear them while exercising. My vascular doctor said they’re not mandatory in my case, since my symptoms are mild, the condition is still at an early stage, and I don’t experience any pain or discomfort when exercising without them. In fact, exercising actually helps relieve my symptoms. She said I could choose to exercise with or without the stockings if I feel that wearing them helps me.
However, after reading so many people’s experiences and recommendations about wearing stockings during workouts, I’m still wondering whether I’m doing the right thing or if I should be wearing them while exercising as well. Honestly, it’d be a little frustrating if I had to, because I already spend most of the day hiding my legs under compression, and working out is the only time of day when I feel like I can dress and feel “normal” like everyone else.
I’d really love to hear about your experiences and thoughts on this. Do you wear your stockings while exercising? Has your doctor recommended it? And have you noticed any difference when exercising with vs. without them?