I can't exactly remember when I heard this but a news article said if you wore a pair of lycra tight that were too tight they could develop blood clots, as they worked like giant elastics ina a way.  I know that compression increases blood flow so you want them tight but is that article full of bs. I don't really remember it to well.  I just want ot know if it's safe to wear my tights a bit well tighter
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I don't think a person's gender is relative to the question.  \n\nI had a personal friend who was a cyclist develope a blood clot in the leg.  I don't believe clothing was ever discussed as a contributing factor.  \n\nI myself have poor vascualrity and DO have a problem with the elastic around the bottom of shorts and sometimes around the ankles of tights.  I have never had a blood clot but I do battle with edema. \n\nI did a lot of shopping at Performance's online website and I've never had a problem returning something.  I just shop around until I can find a brand that is less irritating to me.\n\nI also sometimes cut the nonslip elastic band out of the shorts if I can do it without damaging the shorts.  With tights a lot of the time I can find them with a zipper at the ankle which makes them somewhat adjustable.\n\nI'm not a doctor and I've never asked a doctor about this - but I will say if it feels uncomfortable, causes swelling, heat or any of the other ways your body tries to warn you, it's probably not a good idea.
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Wearing high heels doesn't help the blood flow through your leg effectively. Most would recommend that you wear low-heeled shoes ..one inch or less. However I don't think that occasional wearing of heels would cause a problem. Other things that contribute to varicose veins are standing for a long time and crossing your legs.
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i hope your talking about an intimate act with someone you wish to be VERY close with, and not the general public.  a little bit of blood is not harmful, unless the "donor" is ill.  small cuts in areas not seen by the general public is a good idea.  no need for others to know about such practices.
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havent been there, but things can happen without explanation, but i might imagine he was hit hard in his arm, which would of caused the clot,  by no high levels of anything, i assume you checked his cholestoral, checked   him for high blood pressure etc   best of luck to you
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I have never heard of that. Maybe you should ask a podiatrist or endocrinologist about that. It seems weird to me.
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They are more like tights not socks.  They're supposed to help keep your muscles warm and for compression.  Which in turn helps with muscle stamina and helps keep their legs fresher longer.  D. Stern  and the NBA are however banning them starting next season.
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Yes... it is important to see your doctor... as that vein could be the site of a blood clot and that blood clot could then travel in you circulatory system and into your heart... and THAT WOULD BE BAD!!!... Don't waste time... get to the ER or WALK IN CLINIC or to your DR. office STAT...  AN RN Nurse
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Yes, this happens b/c of the increased blood flow to the area. It makes all of the nerve endings much more enhanced. IT ROCKS DOESN'T IT. (Same thing in prenant women too.)
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Wear sports elastic support hose sold by chemist, ( used by sportsmen for ankle and elbow injuries etc etc ) this will also help prevent DVT (deep vein thrombosis ) caused by long haul flights.
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Yikes, quick ask a doctor!  Sorry, but tightness in the chest is a serious symptom so don't look for an amateur explanation.
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do u know how to sew...like needle and thread.// maybe u can get a small piece of fabrick and sew it to the inside of your pants..so u dont have to tap or not wear jeans..did u try hydro cortisone..or triple antibotic?
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Binding certainly won't give you breast cancer!  It can, however, rub your skin raw (which might get infected), hurt like the dickens, possibly bruise or even break a rib if you do it too tightly (many women have fainted, become dizzy, or lost their breath because of tight binders), and will deteriorate breast tissue if you do it very tightly and repeatedly for long periods of time (not dangerous, but it can make your breasts sag prematurely).\n\nWill it be noticeable?  Well, if you wear tight or well-fitting clothes, people will be able to see, especially if you have rather large breasts.  But with some baggy clothes like a big sweatshirt, it might not be noticeable- but then again, if no one can tell, why do it?  I guess my question would be why you want to start binding, and then take it from there.  It's not a bad choice, but it is something extra to do that can be a hassle.\n\nI don't know how old you are, but if you think you're too young, then it's probably best to hold off, especially if you'd have to explain it to family and friends.  But you can always buy one online, or use Ace bandages or similar 'homemade' binders that you can purchase at the local drugstore.  Since you say you're uncomfortable with your breasts, you might want to tell your mother that (it's understandable- a lot of pubescent girls feel that way) and then, without having to divulge that you want to bind, you can have her blessing to find something to minimize your breasts, like a tight, high-percentage of Lycra sports bra that can give you maximum compaction.  It won't really bind, but it can definitely smooth things out a bit.\n\nGood luck and be careful!
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The leggings are supposed to stimulate your legs in a way that allow more blood flow, which means less aches and pains. But they are going to be banned next year. Some people that have warn them include jason williams dwayne wade kobe bryant.
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I used to have one of those and it is cutting off your circulation. I got rid of mine and use a hand towel now. hope this helps ;)
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One easy way to remember, LL, left is lower.  It is the way we are made so whenever we cross our legs they do not get scrunched.  Also it is common that one is slightly larger than the other, the key is the word slightly.  Today it is getting easier and more comfortable for us guys to simply ask these kinds of questions of a doctor.  You are on the right track simply because you are aware and using appropriate terminology.  Hang in there! (smile)
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Your mother should be very careful with this.  She possibly may need to go on to medication.  My mother (who is overweight) always experienced blood clots in her legs.  She would treat them as they came/went (with heat and massage) until one traveled up her leg, into her heart (where it loged itself) and pieces began breaking off...one to her brain causing a stroke and one to her lung.  She now take warafin (blood thinners) and is going for weight loss surgery so she won't have to take them anymore.  There is a definite relation between weight and the occurance of clots.\nPlease get your mom to go to her MD...prevention is the best medicine!!  Let me tell you...teaching my mom the alphabet, how to read and write (after the stroke) was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
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In the long run, no to both.\n\nThose types of drugs restrict bloodflow, not only in your genetalia but in the fine capillaries in your eyes.  They've been linked to vision impairment.\n\nNot only that, but the gear in your underwear is like a little conscience.  It knows something you don't.  Fix your relationship and "those" problems go away.