Compression Socks For Venous Leg - Page 3

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@Still Raining wrote:
@jubilant wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
Could you request a referral to OT from the doctor who prescribed them? They have a lot of hints and tools to help with joints that do not cooperate.
@Still Raining That's a great idea. Actually, I called my doctor and even her NP can't fit me in till next week. My leg hasn't been looked at for awhile so they want to see me before they prescribe. I wonder if a OT or PT can prescribe?? My arms feel a little better this afternoon. I just got that steroid shot yesterday and didn't expect it to work this fast. Right now some of my pain has subsided so maybe with some plastic gloves, powder, and other things mentioned here today, tomorrow will be less painful getting the one I have on. Thanks much for your post!

@jubilant

Glad the shot is working. Never did for me.

I know PT can determine braces and splints and such. Not sure about hose.

OT can recommend implements and techniques. They helped me dress.

Good to get all the ease you find. Don't think our joints are going to get younger 😆

@Still Raining My mind says I'm not that old but my body doesn't agree! My Dad told the people in the doctors waiting room (after his knee surgery) "They say these are your golden years.... but I'm here to tell you... it's fools gold"!!!! We lost him about 4 yrs. ago but he lived to be almost 89. He was the joker of the family. Anyway, I'm trying to laugh at some of this stuff....even though it's not all that funny sometimes. Ha!

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@jubilant wrote:

@Still Raining My mind says I'm not that old but my body doesn't agree! My Dad told the people in the doctors waiting room (after his knee surgery) "They say these are your golden years.... but I'm here to tell you... it's fools gold"!!!! We lost him about 4 yrs. ago but he lived to be almost 89. He was the joker of the family. Anyway, I'm trying to laugh at some of this stuff....even though it's not all that funny sometimes. Ha!

Be happy your mind says you are not old. I worked with many 40 year old men that minds told them they were old. Their bodies? The mind controls the activities of the body, and for them, it said they were old. Many of them were younger than me when they believed this bs.

My mind tells me my age and and so far my body, while it has been broke down numerous times, still responds pretty well, when allowed time and effort to do so. Sure, some body parts, do wear out. But during my decades of life, my conclusion is, more of them Rust Out!

I fortunately no longer need TED hose. Could barely put them on with all my limbs function well. On occasion I wear OTC compression socks, but only because I bought them when they helped me, now I say "why let them go to waste"?

Hope all your joint problems get better and you find something that works for you in your compression Stock issues.

john

hckynut(john)

msgb · ‎08-30-2010

@jubilant wrote:
@Kachina624 I just went to Amazon and saw one for the first time. Do you know anyone who has tried them? I haven't been to a medical store yet as the one close to us is so darned expensive.

If you put the name Medi or Jobst into google there should be some sites that come up withthese compression stockings. THe price of the medical grade compression are not cheap but they are more expensive at the medical supply stores. If your doctor has told you your fitting size perhaps go with that and see which ones might be best suited for you. There is Ames Walker that is medical grade compression store and they have their own brand.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@hckynut wrote:
@jubilant wrote:

@Still Raining My mind says I'm not that old but my body doesn't agree! My Dad told the people in the doctors waiting room (after his knee surgery) "They say these are your golden years.... but I'm here to tell you... it's fools gold"!!!! We lost him about 4 yrs. ago but he lived to be almost 89. He was the joker of the family. Anyway, I'm trying to laugh at some of this stuff....even though it's not all that funny sometimes. Ha!

Be happy your mind says you are not old. I worked with many 40 year old men that minds told them they were old. Their bodies? The mind controls the activities of the body, and for them, it said they were old. Many of them were younger than me when they believed this ******.

My mind tells me my age and and so far my body, while it has been broke down numerous times, still responds pretty well, when allowed time and effort to do so. Sure, some body parts, do wear out. But during my decades of life, my conclusion is, more of them Rust Out!

I fortunately no longer need TED hose. Could barely put them on with all my limbs function well. On occasion I wear OTC compression socks, but only because I bought them when they helped me, now I say "why let them go to waste"?

Hope all your joint problems get better and you find something that works for you in your compression Stock issues.

john

@hckynut Thanks, john....you're an inspiration. I tell myself "if hckynut can make it with all he's been thru...so can I !

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@msgb wrote:
@jubilant wrote:
@Kachina624 I just went to Amazon and saw one for the first time. Do you know anyone who has tried them? I haven't been to a medical store yet as the one close to us is so darned expensive.
If you put the name Medi or Jobst into google there should be some sites that come up withthese compression stockings. THe price of the medical grade compression are not cheap but they are more expensive at the medical supply stores. If your doctor has told you your fitting size perhaps go with that and see which ones might be best suited for you. There is Ames Walker that is medical grade compression store and they have their own brand.

@msgb The one pair I have that fits me is a Jobst (toeless). I have only ever tried that one and one other called Sigvaris. I really disliked those. They were almost impossible to get on before my shoulder problems so I ruled them out right away. I'll take a look at the Medi's. The Jobst were much easier to get on then the other ones I had. I wear the thigh highs and use IT STAYS surgical glue to keep them up. That stuff works great at keeping them up. Tomorrow I'm trying the powder and surgical gloves. Never have tried that before. I am so thankful for all the ladies(and "gent's") here that are always so helpful and caring. I usually try to do my own research, but sitting at the computer for too long really gets to my arms after awhile so all this information is helping in more ways than one.

RealtyGal2 · ‎01-05-2017

I traded in my compression hose for knee highs and went down one step in compression. When I put them on, I turn them almost inside out except for the toes to about half way up my foot to the arch. Then, once my foot is in, I pull over my heel and gradually pull up over my calf to my knee. Hope this helps.

rrBerke · ‎11-22-2018

@jubilant wrote:
@hckynut wrote:
@jubilant wrote:

@Still Raining My mind says I'm not that old but my body doesn't agree! My Dad told the people in the doctors waiting room (after his knee surgery) "They say these are your golden years.... but I'm here to tell you... it's fools gold"!!!! We lost him about 4 yrs. ago but he lived to be almost 89. He was the joker of the family. Anyway, I'm trying to laugh at some of this stuff....even though it's not all that funny sometimes. Ha!

Be happy your mind says you are not old. I worked with many 40 year old men that minds told them they were old. Their bodies? The mind controls the activities of the body, and for them, it said they were old. Many of them were younger than me when they believed this ******.

My mind tells me my age and and so far my body, while it has been broke down numerous times, still responds pretty well, when allowed time and effort to do so. Sure, some body parts, do wear out. But during my decades of life, my conclusion is, more of them Rust Out!

I fortunately no longer need TED hose. Could barely put them on with all my limbs function well. On occasion I wear OTC compression socks, but only because I bought them when they helped me, now I say "why let them go to waste"?

Hope all your joint problems get better and you find something that works for you in your compression Stock issues.

john
@hckynut Thanks, john....you're an inspiration. I tell myself "if hckynut can make it with all he's been thru...so can I !

Ain't it the truth @jubilant ? 👍👍👍

froggy · ‎03-10-2010

@jubilant wrote:
Has anyone else had this problem? A few years ago I had to start wearing a compression sock on one of my legs. I now have arthritis in both shoulders and possibly rotator cuff tendonitis. I can no longer pull up the weight of the compression sock they want me to wear like I used to. Even though I got a steroid shot in one of my shoulders yesterday, I don't want to push my luck and bring any pain back or injure myself further. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

@jubilant I wear compression hose also. Most people don't realize how hard those things are to get on and off. Sometimes I can get them off by myself but many time have to ask DH to help. If I lay on the bed face down he can pull them off fairly easily.

I asked my vascular doc about the zip up ones but she said they do not give enough compression, however there is another product that works well. It's called Circaid - it's a wrap to go around your lower leg and the tabs are elasticized and they attach with velcro. It comes with a guide telling you how tight to pull it around your leg for the proper compression. They have their own website.

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jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@froggy wrote:
@jubilant wrote:
Has anyone else had this problem? A few years ago I had to start wearing a compression sock on one of my legs. I now have arthritis in both shoulders and possibly rotator cuff tendonitis. I can no longer pull up the weight of the compression sock they want me to wear like I used to. Even though I got a steroid shot in one of my shoulders yesterday, I don't want to push my luck and bring any pain back or injure myself further. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
@jubilant I wear compression hose also. Most people don't realize how hard those things are to get on and off. Sometimes I can get them off by myself but many time have to ask DH to help. If I lay on the bed face down he can pull them off fairly easily.

I asked my vascular doc about the zip up ones but she said they do not give enough compression, however there is another product that works well. It's called Circaid - it's a wrap to go around your lower leg and the tabs are elasticized and they attach with velcro. It comes with a guide telling you how tight to pull it around your leg for the proper compression. They have their own website.

@froggy Thanks so much for this. We have a medical place not far from us and I believe they carry this brand. After you mentioned it, I looked it up and it seems to me this would be a good idea, especially when I'm having arm and shoulder pain. I am going there tomorrow to check this out. I have a doctor appointment next week so will probably wait to buy until then and I am hoping to get a prescription from my doctor.

froggy · ‎03-10-2010

@jubilant wrote:
@froggy wrote:
@jubilant wrote:
Has anyone else had this problem? A few years ago I had to start wearing a compression sock on one of my legs. I now have arthritis in both shoulders and possibly rotator cuff tendonitis. I can no longer pull up the weight of the compression sock they want me to wear like I used to. Even though I got a steroid shot in one of my shoulders yesterday, I don't want to push my luck and bring any pain back or injure myself further. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
@jubilant I wear compression hose also. Most people don't realize how hard those things are to get on and off. Sometimes I can get them off by myself but many time have to ask DH to help. If I lay on the bed face down he can pull them off fairly easily.

I asked my vascular doc about the zip up ones but she said they do not give enough compression, however there is another product that works well. It's called Circaid - it's a wrap to go around your lower leg and the tabs are elasticized and they attach with velcro. It comes with a guide telling you how tight to pull it around your leg for the proper compression. They have their own website.

@froggy Thanks so much for this. We have a medical place not far from us and I believe they carry this brand. After you mentioned it, I looked it up and it seems to me this would be a good idea, especially when I'm having arm and shoulder pain. I am going there tomorrow to check this out. I have a doctor appointment next week so will probably wait to buy until then and I am hoping to get a prescription from my doctor.

@jubilant Just one more little tip. The first time I got one my doc wrote a kind of prescription for one and I took it to a medical supply. They have someone who measures you for the correct size and teaches you how to put it on. However - don't buy more than one there. There are many places on the internet that sell them and once you know the style and size that fits you you can get for about half the price of the medical supply.