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[hckynut]

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I have found them to meet all purposes for which they are made. I have worn them because I have had deadly PE, twice, in the few times I have flown. They also met their purpose of helping reduce the swelling in my feet and legs when on long term fluid IV.

I have never had "what I consider real pain", so that I cannot answer. What I can say is wearing TED Hose have always made my legs feel better when I need to wear them.

hckynut(john)

[Moonchilde]

Yes, they do help, as far as aching and swelling. As someone else said, jumping right into the tightest medical compression might not be comfortable or necessary, and they require a fair amount of strength to put on.

Until you know what's comfortable for you and before you spend the money on the "wrong" (if it is) compression for you, either of these products can be purchased in the drugstore as a single pair. They are both medium compression. For me they are not too light compression (useless IMO) and they're not so tight you have to seriously struggle to get them on. They're unisex and S/M fits most women.

[GCR18]

I wear them from time to time.  I only need compression around my ankle.  I bought short compression socks at Amazon.  They come in many colors or at least they did when I bought mine.

[freakygirl]

GATORGIRL, thanx! i'm going to check that out right now 😊 have a good weekend!

[RedTop]

Yes, compression hosiery works, and will make a difference with circulation issues.   I urge you to buy quality hosiery; even if you have to buy them from a medical supply company.   

Please do yourself a favor and wear the hosiery a lot before you make the trip to Disney.  Wear them with all the shoes you intend to wear on the trip.  The best shoes for me to walk in are Nike tennis shoes.   Skechers do not work well for me beyond a quick trip to the drive thru at the bank, or post office; all Skechers make my feet swell.   

[Lapdog]

@Nataliesgramma 

I began a job when I was 35 that was well beyond my physical capabilities.  I survived.  One of the best tips I was given was to buy support panty hose.  They made my legs and by extension my job, much much better.  I was very hot natured and I was not bothered wearing them. They seemed to energize my legs.

Have a wonderful trip!!!

[deedledeedeedle]

Yes, @Nataliesgramma, compression stockings really do help with edema & lower extremity circulation.

The challenge is getting them on. Think of an old fashioned girdle (if you are aged enough to remember those things). It is like inching up a girdle or support hose only 10 X as tight. Once they are on the legs they feel wonderful, other than being hot. If you get the open toe style they are much cooler than the closed toe style. Medical Supply stores sell a device that looks like a 2 liter coke bottle sliced in half longways with straps on it to stretch the stocking over, and then step into. Once they are on you pull the contraption out. Make sure the compression is evenly distributed and the length is good, as you don't want circulation at the knees cut off by them rolling down.

Good luck if you try them. The Legacy brand sold on the Q are pretty good starter socks. You can work up to Jobst stockings (the Cadillac or medical grade socks). Ask your doctor to write a prescription because even if your insurance does not cover them, you can use them as a tax deduction WITH an Rx.

dee

[coco14]

Gator Girl and Maltese Momma-

Thank you both so much for your suggestion of calf sleeves - I had not heard of them before but will look for them now -

Compression socks are so uncomfortable for me but I do need something to combat the swelling.  I think the calf sleeves may be the answer for me.

[Kachina624]

I have no trouble with leg or foot swelling until I get on an airplane.  Then I tend to swell like a balloon and, although the flight ends, the swelling remains and causes discomfort for several days.  My doctor says it's caused by poor quality air on airliners.

I've got several pairs of compression socks I put on the morning of a flight and I then have no swelling.  If you swell with these socks, you may not be getting enough compression.  My socks are a very snug fit.

[Kachina624]

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@Nataliesgramma wrote:

I am thinking of getting a pair for our trip to Disney later this year.....by the end of the week, my legs hurt and my feet start to swell. Would they help?

I wear my Go Walks and alternate shoes....but we walk alot with my daughters family..... average was 7 miles a day.

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@Nataliesgramma  Although Sketches may feel soft and squishy,  they offer no support for the foot.  I'd leave them at home and wear something more substantial.  I imagine you would get some benefit from compression socks.