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Compression socks

Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:57:31 GMT

Do they work? I have no swelling or pain or fatigue. Just skinny legs and varicose veins. Another poster suggested I move this from fashion to health. Can't figue out how to move but hope I can get some answers. Thanks.

Re: Compression socks

RedTop — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:05:21 GMT

I wear compression socks 5 out of 7 days a week. I do not have any issues that require me to wear them, I just like the way they make my feet and legs feel at the end of the day. All of mine came from QVC.

My trucker daughter wears compression socks daily to help with fatigue and swelling from sitting and driving a semi 10 hours a day. They are the only socks she owns.

Re: Compression socks

Puppy Lips — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:07:08 GMT

I bought some Tommy Copper compression socks from QVC for DH and I before we took a trip to Norway in January last year. I love them.

They kept my legs energized. But they are not hot or itchy. They kept my feet comfortable, temperature wise, no matter what the temperature was outside or inside. I got the knee length ones.

I have since bought my husband another set because he travels a lot, and he does not like the ones he originally had which were another brand.

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outsidegirl — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:13:26 GMT

I absolutely love Wellow compression socks. I have very, very mild swelling and these help me. Even if I didn't, I will only wear these. The fabric is out of this world comfortable. I have knee highs for winter and ankle for summer. For me they are just the best! Good luck! (I get them through the Wellow website.)

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SoCal Bred — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:52:09 GMT

I wear 20-30 mmHg compression sheer support knee highs w/open toe daily, I order them online from Ames Walker. When I was working and sitting all day my feet would tend to swell, now that I'm retired I still wear the compression knee highs, I like they way they feel, and it keeps the swelling down too.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:16:17 GMT

I have no swelling , but am looking for something to get rid of varicose veins even a little. Will these help?

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conlt — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:11:34 GMT

I like the Wellow Compression socks the best. I can keep those on the longest without having to take them off. They are expensive but good.

I have venous insufficiency, and 2 years ago, my DPM did 4 vein procedures on both of my legs. The procedures closed the veins and I am happy that I had them done.

My Medicare paid for the procedures because they were medically necessary. I still have 1 varicose vein that the procedure would be cosmetic only. Insurance will not pay for that.

To close the veins, she used 2 techniques on me. # 1 was a heated wire type thing that cauterized the vein. This did not hurt, but I could feel the heat some. I had to wear compression for about a week, all the way up to my thigh. I had 1 of these done on each leg.

The number 2 procedure was a type of foam injected into the vein to close it. I had to wear knee high compression for those. 4 on each leg, all done on separate days. Then wear compression for about a week.

I am happy that I did them, my legs look and feel a lot better. I was 65 when I had them done.

Re: Compression socks

ALRATIBA — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:39:14 GMT

I wear compression socks that I get on Amazon.

Check with your doctor... it could be something serious. I have a medical issue that often causes my feet and legs to swell.

Re: Compression socks

Kachina624 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:47:36 GMT

I have average legs, not skinny or heavy. I got the average Tommie Copper socks and I couldn't even feel them on my legs. They didn't compress anything. I got some at Walmart I use when I fly. They work great. Very effective.

Re: Compression socks

LindaLatte — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:26:50 GMT

I responded to your other thread. Many years ago, I had my painful varicose veins "stripped", but the varicose veins came back. About six years ago, I had another procedure -- much easier/less invasive.

Insurance would not pay for the procedure if it was strictly cosmetic. And, I did have pain. The pain is not nearly as bad now, thank goodness.

I needed to wear very strong compression hose before and after the procedure -- difficult to get off and on plus hot (I live in Arizona). I still wear compression socks, but not in the summer and much less compression (usually more than the ones sold here). I do wear them when I travel -- particularly when I fly.

I still have the veins, but mostly above the knee, so I generally wear pants/skirts/dresses that cover my knee when I am in public.

The socks did nothing to help with reducing my ugly veins.

Re: Compression socks

skatting44 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:46:59 GMT

Tommie Copper, is just all hype and they don't ware well either.

If you have real leg issue consult your Doctor or use real medical grade compression hose

Re: Compression socks

jubilant — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:05:30 GMT

I have one venous leg that swells slightly. That leg does swell even more when I skip a day or two so these days I wear mine most days and it does feel a lot better.

Re: Compression socks

Sunshine Kate — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:10:44 GMT

@outsidegirl wrote:
I absolutely love Wellow compression socks. I have very, very mild swelling and these help me. Even if I didn't, I will only wear these. The fabric is out of this world comfortable. I have knee highs for winter and ankle for summer. For me they are just the best! Good luck! (I get them through the Wellow website.)

I like compression knee high socks also. Didn't know they made ankle compression, will look for those.

Re: Compression socks

CalminHeart — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:17:54 GMT

After I retired, I worked partime in customer service for a midwest grocery store chain. My feet and knees were stiff and ached after work. I started wearing compression socks and supportive shoes and it made all the difference.

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msgb — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:38:34 GMT

I wear a compression stocking thigh hi on one leg only. I have the after effects of DVT that did not clear and in order for my leg to not get so tired I do wear them. They are medical grade for severe edema. I purchase mine from a few medical sites.

I can tell the difference when I have them on and when I do not have it on.

I purchase them with open toe--I can then wear with sandals.

Re: Compression socks

Puppy Lips — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:51:57 GMT

I too have purchased compression socks from QVC for my husband and myself. I don’t really need them, but when I fly or when I will be standing a lot, I wear them. They keep my legs from getting tired. The ones I got, I think Tommie Copper, are better than the ones my DH already had.