Tired of painful legs..compression socks??

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Specializes in NICU, Telephone Triage.

I have had bad leg veins for a long time. I've used the heavy duty support hose (medical ones) and can't stand the way they feel under pants. I also don't like the way panty hose fit me. So I ordered a pair of compression socks online, knee-hi ones...hoping they will help. Has anyone tried just the socks? Do they help?

Thanks

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Specializes in Women's health & post-partum.

I have worn the surgical support knee-highs for years. They've been satisfactory for me--in fact I feel undressed without them. I have both regular surg. support hose (the kind you wear with a garter belt) and panty-hose, but neither is as comfortable to me as the knee-highs.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PACU.

Always use the knee highs and they work very well. With them and a pair of crocs, virtually no pain at all except for a little warmth when it is hot.

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They help. I wear Brikenstocks. Between the orthotic bed of the Birks and the compression of the TED hose my legs and feet are far less achy and sore than they had been.

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Oncology.

I wear the compression socks, and they make a huge difference. Your legs will still hurt by the end of the day, but you will be able to go longer without feeling it. I highly recommend them, they keep you going!:nurse:

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The graded compression stockings have made all the difference in the world. I would also suggest trying different brands to find the ones you like best. I recently went from Jobst to Juzo and can't believe the difference.

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

I weat thigh high TEDs (my leg pain was on my outer thighs mainly). They made a world of difference. Paired with the right shoes, no leg OR foot pain. I ordered my stockings from drugstore.com.

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knee his work best for me but i have large thighs

can really make a difference in the amout of fatigue you feel at the end of the day

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Specializes in Nursing Home ,Dementia Care,Neurology..

Anyone tried Antistax,it's a natural extract of red vine leaf that is supposed to help venous flow in the legs.It does seem to help ,your legs don't feel so bloated etc.

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