Wellness

[Grammy75]

Yesterday my doctor did an ultrasound on both legs. It indicated the valves in my veins aren't opening and closing . My right leg stays swollen most days and that's the leg that he is treating. I have to wear a stocking that goes up to my mid thigh for 6 weeks. Of course I had to get a special fitting because my legs are out of proportion (fat thigh)! After the 6 weeks he said if the stocking had not helped, I can have a Closure procedure done. He explained it to me and it didn't sound bad. I just hope I can tolerate the stocking!

[TuesdayTaylor]

The support of the stocking should help considerably with your swelling and discomfort, I don't think you'll have any problem tolerating it, hopefully it will work well for you.

[bullyluv]

My sister has vein issues and sleeps in her stockings , she loves hers and said it makes her legs feel so much better.

[Grammy75]

I survived my first day in my ugly stocking. It was as bad as I thought it would be. Tomorrow I have to leave my house wearing it. That should be interesting.

[I am still oxox]

My husband had the closure done last Feb, he is a 59 year old male with many leg issues due it a car accident over 30 years ago

[Grammy75]

Usetobe was it a big deal? My doctor said it wouldn't slow me down. That I would continue my day as normal after the procedure. I'm 57 and still work.

[I am still oxox]

On 6/25/2014 Grammy75 said: Usetobe was it a big deal? My doctor said it wouldn't slow me down. That I would continue my day as normal after the procedure. I'm 57 and still work.

It did not slow him down for one second, he was driving the next day and wore the supportive stockings for 6-8 weeks which was fine since we had a horrible winter here in the Northeast

[Grammy75]

Ok thanks! I'm in Texas and it's so hot here. That's one reason I dread wearing the stocking. Plus, it doesn't look very good when I wear shorts, capris or a dress. Thanks for sharing!

[Shelbelle]

Try taking Diosmin supplement daily.