Compression socks for tall nurses

Nurses General Nursing

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Hey all,

I am looking for compression socks for long legs and wide calves! Where on the calf should the compression sock fit for best results? Mine at the moment fit about three inches below the knee even though they're supposed to be "knee-high". I'm beginning to thing that I don't have options because even the men's compression socks are too short.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

Ah yes, that dilemma. I bought mine at CVS (I'm nearly 6' tall with long feet). You might check there. They should come comfortably just below the popliteal angle/space of your knee. Also, I'm assuming you measured your calves?

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Ok I'll check CVS, thank you! I am also almost 6' tall with long feet :/. I did measure my calves, 19". I hope they have something for me!

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

Sigvargis brand on Amazon....and they last forever

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
Ok I'll check CVS, thank you! I am also almost 6' tall with long feet :/. I did measure my calves, 19". I hope they have something for me!

I think mine are XL.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
Sigvargis brand on Amazon....and they last forever

Hmmm...have to check those out.

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I just ordered some on Amazon! Thank you!

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I just received those socks in the mail and they fit perfectly! Thank you so much for the recommendation!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I'm 6ft, and I can tell you now that our lives will be filled with much misfortune in the fashion department. Even fashion with a physiologic purpose.

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