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!

Specializes in LTC, ER.

i agree with wearing the nurse mates. i wear support hose every time i work. i work with alot of people who do not wear any, but i think that everyone should.

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Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.

Anyone have problems with their toes being crushed in support hose? I find that after a few hours, my legs feel great, but my toes are crushed together because of the seam at the end of the hose. Do they make seamless support hose or perhaps toeless support hose? I know they make toeless regular panty hose, but I haven't found support ones...

I'd appreciate any info. Thanks!

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I ended up with a DVT at a very young age and had to wear 30-40 compression hose for a long time. During that time I came to love JObst hose. I now wear them EVERY time I work and I have no leg pain or new spider or varicrose veins. I wear the 30-40 compression in Jobst and it doesnt feel like too much. Anything lower in compression doesnt feel like enough. These hose feel nice on and dont look too bad, however I do have problems with static cling from time to time.

If you rub a fabric softner sheet over them after you put them on you will not have any static cling problems.:)

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Anyone have problems with their toes being crushed in support hose? I find that after a few hours, my legs feel great, but my toes are crushed together because of the seam at the end of the hose. Do they make seamless support hose or perhaps toeless support hose? I know they make toeless regular panty hose, but I haven't found support ones...

I'd appreciate any info. Thanks!

I started wearing the Cherokee compression knee highs because my toes hurt so much in the all the other brands I tried. The foot is made of cotton so it is like wearing a normal sock.

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Specializes in L&D.
Cherokee makes a gradient pressure knee high with a padded cotton foot. The extra cushioning is great. They are about $20.00 a pair but the last for 6-8 months, longer if you are not a bleach freak like me.
These are the ones I purchased online before I received responses from everyone here. I'm glad you like them, hopefully I will especially because they cost so much more.
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Specializes in L&D.
If you are doing Neuro/Trauma, chances are you are in the DMC. Just check with the OR as to when they are expecting the rep in for the support hose. They usually know in advance and you will get the best rate. Most of the OR nurses wear them.

Actually Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Thanks, maybe Spectrum has something similar.

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These are the ones I purchased online before I received responses from everyone here. I'm glad you like them, hopefully I will especially because they cost so much more.

I hope you you do too. They are expensive but to me they are definitely worth it.:)

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TED hose have models that have a "toe examination window" - basically, they are open at the toe but gathered. The opening goes underneath the tips of your toes to the ball of your feet. It's what we stock in the hospital. Personally, I wear the TEDS with closed toe from the medical supply store since I couldn't stand it if one of my toes creeped out of the window!

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TED hose have models that have a "toe examination window" - basically, they are open at the toe but gathered. The opening goes underneath the tips of your toes to the ball of your feet. It's what we stock in the hospital. Personally, I wear the TEDS with closed toe from the medical supply store since I couldn't stand it if one of my toes creeped out of the window!

I have some questions. I got a pair of thigh hi TEDS, after suffering DVT, in my thigh. My PCP prescribed them for a long distance drive I was planning. Unforunately, Charlie hit my home and they disappeared :rolleyes: The JOBST and other stockings that everyone is talking about, are they better then the TEDS. My experience with JOBST is only for burn victims, so that is the reason for my question. I am planning on driving up to NYS in late September. Please advise.

Grannynurse :balloons:

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I have some questions. I got a pair of thigh hi TEDS, after suffering DVT, in my thigh. My PCP prescribed them for a long distance drive I was planning. Unforunately, Charlie hit my home and they disappeared :rolleyes: The JOBST and other stockings that everyone is talking about, are they better then the TEDS. My experience with JOBST is only for burn victims, so that is the reason for my question. I am planning on driving up to NYS in late September. Please advise.

Grannynurse :balloons:

I just got some Jobst 15 - 20 mmHg and wore them for 12 hours the other night. They are real toe squishers - my toes hurt for a full 24 hours after wearing them from being smashed together. Perhaps this is something to get used to. I really like Hanes Alive so I thought I would like the greater compression of Jobst. I should of stuck with my Hanes Alive :imbar

Lu Ann

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I just got some Jobst 15 - 20 mmHg and wore them for 12 hours the other night. They are real toe squishers - my toes hurt for a full 24 hours after wearing them from being smashed together. Perhaps this is something to get used to. I really like Hanes Alive so I thought I would like the greater compression of Jobst. I should of stuck with my Hanes Alive :imbar

Lu Ann

Seeing my left foot and leg are numb :) I can't feel the pain :confused: I don't think :( I think I'll try the Jobst, to see how they are :wink2:

Grannynurse :balloons:

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

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.

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