Fashion

[geegerbee]

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.

[Kachina624]

@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.

[geegerbee]

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.

[ALRATIBA]

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.

[TheMemphisVette]

 

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

[Qgirl26]

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.

[Scooby Doo]

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@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

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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.

[Scooby Doo]

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@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.

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@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.

[Desertdi]

@ScoobyDoo  @TheMemphisVette 

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

[Greeneyedlady21]

@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.