Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 9 months ago

Is it ok to sleep in compression socks?

My doctor recommended compression socks for my swollen legs, especially since I'm on my feet a lot. But I wonder if it's safe to wear them overnight. Is it okay to sleep in compression socks?

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Priya Das Priya Das Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Hey! Don't stress too much about it, but generally, most doctors say no to sleeping in compression socks. The idea is to help with circulation when you're active and gravity is pulling blood down. When you're lying flat, it's not really needed and might even be uncomfortable. Better to check with your doc, just to be super safe.

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Arey bhai, itna tension kya lena. Waise toh mere pair already itne thak jaate hain din bhar mein, compression socks pehen ke so gaya toh subah tak kya halat hogi! Mostly I've heard you take them off before bed. My legs need their freedom at night, haha!

Sana Khan Sana Khan Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I'm also curious about this. My friend was talking about compression socks. Is it bad to sleep in them, then? What happens if you do?

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Rohit Sawant Rohit Sawant Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, actually most compression socks are for when you're up and about, working against gravity. When you're sleeping, your body is flat, so the blood flow isn't as much of an issue for pooling. Some docs even say it can restrict circulation if you wear them wrong while lying down. So, better to remove them.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I have thyroid issues, and sometimes I get swelling in my feet. My doctor specifically told me to take off compression stockings before sleeping. It's important to follow proper medical advice for things like this. Don't take chances, always consult your doctor.

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Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Beta, yeh sab naye zamaane ki cheezein hain. Humare time mein toh pair dabate the aur sarson ke tel ki malish karte the. Compression socks din mein pehno, raat ko nikaal do. Sharir ko aaram chahiye. Zyada kasna nahi chahiye raat ko. Agar koi pareshani hai, toh vaidya ko dikhao.

Sameer Singh Sameer Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, if I have to sleep in compression socks, I'd probably be dreaming about my favorite biryani all night to distract myself! But seriously, if it's not comfortable, maybe don't? Always better to remove them for a good night's sleep, so you can wake up hungry for some good food!

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