question: I just had an ankle sock brace placed on my right foot two days ago. My podiatrist said the swelling of my right ankle area was due to walking in slip-on sandals (no back of the foot or sling straps) the last 4 weeks on uneven terrain. I am to wear the brace all day except at night when I sleep. Sometime yesterday, I bumped my leg and did not think much of it until today when I noticed a terrible bruise on my right calf (sp) with a small hard knot underneath! Is this normal? Is it due to the brace being tight and constricting the blood in the right leg? What shall I do? Thanks- Teresa