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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mish1953" data-source="post: 258475" data-attributes="member: 37924">Balirob - see the doc , see a specialist if you can , doppler scan of the leg may be useful .. to be blunt.. . look after it, sort it or lose it. I have some experience in this area , chronic venous insufficency both legs , odema both lower legs, thrombophelbitis , cellulitis , gangrenous ulcer , genetic on my dads side , plus loads of sports abuse ( kickboxer ) , then I got diabetes . Had surgery to remove veins , recommended not to fly due to pressure changes that would give me DVT .  Compression ( below knee ) stockings can help but the must be the correct strength otherwise they cause more damage . Massage with moisturiser rest with toes higher than heart - raise the bottom of your bed , makes it easier for the blood to return to yr heart . . Good luck Rob - I would have struggled with NHS help . Hamish</blockquote>

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