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Compression stockings

geegerbee — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:50:08 GMT

I have 4 pairs of Tommie Copper compression socks from QVC, however they are still hard to put on over the soles of my feet. I have seen ads for hushed and everstride but am hesitant to buy from an unheard of company. I got scammed by beltwell ads so that is why I am afraid to buy either of these brands. Does anyone have experience with these products or their websites. Thanks. I hope the Q doesn't reject this post since I ordered the Tommie Copper ones first.

Re: Compression stockings

Kachina624 — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:56:19 GMT

@geegerbee. I have trouble getting one on my right foot because I can't bend that knee. Try getting them on with that problem. Have you seen the ones with zippers? I haven't tried them but saw them advertised.

Thre best thing if you have insurance is to have your doctor write a prescription to be filled by a medical supply dealer.

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geegerbee — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:02:49 GMT

I have prescription compression stockings and there is no way I can wear them. My lymphedema therapist said don't bother with the zippered ones because it is too hard to hold them closed and zip them up at the same time. The ones I mentioned say they are easy to put on, which is why I asked about them.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:24:17 GMT

I wear compression knee socks that I buy from Amazon.

Have you tried running them through the washing machine machine. That may loosen them up a bit.

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TheMemphisVette — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:45:30 GMT

amazon

Sock Aids for Putting on Socks,Under 16 in Compression Sock Aid Device, Sock Assistant Device no Bending,Sock Aid Device for Seniors, Sock Helper for Elderly & Those with Limited Mobility

Re: Compression stockings

Qgirl26 — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:07 GMT

I buy most of mine from Amazon. I have some of the Tommie Copper ones too but if you buy large calf size, which I have, you don't get compression in the legs. I think that's silly! I didn't realize it until I'd bought them. The ones I have gotten from Amazon aren't medical grade but they definitely have some compression in them, although maybe not like you need. But you might want to check it out.

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Scooby Doo — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT

@TheMemphisVette wrote:

amazon
Sock Aids for Putting on Socks,Under 16 in Compression Sock Aid Device, Sock Assistant Device no Bending,Sock Aid Device for Seniors, Sock Helper for Elderly & Those with Limited Mobility

I bought that and tried to use it. It was cumbersome. Maybe it will work for regular stretchy socks but my copper socks were too tight for it to work.

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Scooby Doo — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:07:20 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@geegerbee. I have trouble getting one on my right foot because I can't bend that knee. Try getting them on with that problem. Have you seen the ones with zippers? I haven't tried them but saw them advertised.

Thre best thing if you have insurance is to have your doctor write a prescription to be filled by a medical supply dealer.

@Kachina624

I have the same problem getting my socks on. I can't get my right leg up. I have to somehow lasso my big toe and then wiggle them on.

My insurance company won't pay for prescription socks.

My vein Dr. said that wearing anything is better than nothing. I've bought them from Walgreen, Walmart and Amazon and they all work, if I can wrangle them on.

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Desertdi — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:24:01 GMT

@ScoobyDoo @TheMemphisVette

With my luck, I'd trip over that contraption...and break a few more bones...

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:17:50 GMT

@geegerbee I wear compression socks when I walk for exercise. The brand I buy is called Dr. Motion, you can buy them at Kohl's and Marshalls and TJ Maxx sell them too.

I also like to wear them for work, even though both of my jobs are sit down jobs.

The thin Dr. Motion socks are more difficult to put on, but if you buy the ones that are thicker or the prints those are easier to put on.

If you stretch them out by hand first before putting them on that can help some.

Re: Compression stockings

millieshops — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:07:01 GMT

I had that sock aid in the 1990's to help me pull on prescription compression socks. My problem was painful inflamation for several inches above my ankles. The prescription stockings were terribly painful to pull past the inflamation, but the device just added to my misery.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:21:34 GMT

I used to wear compression hose. I bought them online from Discount Surgical. I got the toeless kind and used a plastic bag over my foot to help get them on, then was able to remove the plastic bag through the toe opening. I learned that trick from a hospital nurse,

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Robertak — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:08:38 GMT

I have to wear a thigh high compression stocking on one leg the rest of my life. I was told to keep it where you can reach without getting out of bed in the morning, when you stand you start swelling and hard to get on. Hope that works for you.

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msgb — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:09:42 GMT

Having had a DVT and living with chronic vein insufficiency in one leg, I wear the medical grade compression thigh hi. I only wear on one leg and it is open toe. I have used as previously mentioned the plastic bag method to help put them on in the past. I just put them on now. I wear the ones that are for the severe strength. But I do understand that not each person can do so. As I stated in a previous thread about this same subject that there is a folding method I would do to help my father who wore medical grade sock due to a stroke. This enabled him to put them on himself if there wasn't one of his 7 kids or his wife around to help. My mother wore medical grade sock too as she had circulation issues and it was a bit more difficult on her but we were able to get them on her as well.

There is a previous thread about this same subject.

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hopi — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:15:15 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@ScoobyDoo @TheMemphisVette

With my luck, I'd trip over that contraption...and break a few more bones...

@Desertdi

To funny.... story of my life over the last 7 years.

Re: Compression stockings

Caligurll — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:38:54 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
@geegerbee I wear compression socks when I walk for exercise. The brand I buy is called Dr. Motion, you can buy them at Kohl's and Marshalls and TJ Maxx sell them too.

I also like to wear them for work, even though both of my jobs are sit down jobs.

The thin Dr. Motion socks are more difficult to put on, but if you buy the ones that are thicker or the prints those are easier to put on.

If you stretch them out by hand first before putting them on that can help some.

I love the Dr. Motion ankle socks for walking on the tredmill. They have a light compression, plus they are thicker at the balls of the feet and heel areas. They feel good on the foot. I get mine at TJ Maxx, and I think they are either $3 or $4 a pair.

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ROMARY — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:52:19 GMT

Wow! Thank you for the Dr. Motion alert !

I believe I tried C*pper F*t, and they were so hard to put on and also especially remove, I cut off the sock section.

Easier to remove that way, without straining my tummy muscles.

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conlt — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:22:41 GMT

I buy wellow compression stockings, and although expensive, I love them. I wear them daily. I also tried bombas, but I like wellow better. wellow are long enough for my legs, and don't feel uncomfortable.

I tried so many cheaper brands on amazon and costco, but they did not work for me, mostly being uncomfortable.

Re: Compression stockings

Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:09:41 GMT

@Caligurll wrote:
@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
@geegerbee I wear compression socks when I walk for exercise. The brand I buy is called Dr. Motion, you can buy them at Kohl's and Marshalls and TJ Maxx sell them too.

I also like to wear them for work, even though both of my jobs are sit down jobs.

The thin Dr. Motion socks are more difficult to put on, but if you buy the ones that are thicker or the prints those are easier to put on.

If you stretch them out by hand first before putting them on that can help some.

I love the Dr. Motion ankle socks for walking on the tredmill. They have a light compression, plus they are thicker at the balls of the feet and heel areas. They feel good on the foot. I get mine at TJ Maxx, and I think they are either $3 or $4 a pair.

I love the ankle socks too