epson salts foot soak helps, but yes, put them up higher than your heart if possible. don't want to strain your heart. buy that's what my cardio told me. not saying everyone should. check with your dr or get a diff if your not satisfied.

I get a lot of swelling in the legs and feet, too! I just have to get off my feet for a day to get it back down. But, sometimes, that doesn't work so I try ice packs! It numbs the pain for a tad!

Ya I have mine on right now and all I can feel in my legs pulsing

I have started wearing support hose for mine. Helps but not real cute with shorts.