Anyone wearing support hose?

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After the twelve-hour shifts my legs are hurting. I want to purchase some good support hose. Any suggestions? Anyone else feel the need to wear them?

Thanks in advance!

I wear the Hanes Alive Support panty hose.

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Because of varicose vein problems and (now) circulation problems since a phlebectomy, my doctor started me wearing Jobst stockings. Every once in awhile I pick up a prescription from my doc and get measured for a new custom made pair. I won't lie, they are expensive, but, oh, do they feel good when they are on. I don't get leg pain when they're on and I'm standing for long periods of time. The only problem I have with them is that sometimes my skin gets itchy as it pushes against the pressure of the stocking if my leg wants to swell from edema. Also, as soon as I can after I get off work, the stockings come off and I lie down and elevate my legs for a little while.

I was told that the store can no longer measure for any stockings. They told me it was a change in regulations. I'm uncertain if it is state or federal. Think I'll try the other thigh hi's before I try JOBST

Grannynurse :balloons:

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