How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

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I'm a little embarrassed to wear it to work only because we have to change into the hospital scrubs in the locker room...

Specializes in ER, Forensic Nurse, SANE.

I always wore them while I was a nurse in California and loved them! Now I'm in South Florida and it's just tooooooo hot! Maybe in the winter. I know I need them.

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I am 40y/o & I have been a tech for a year & my feet, knees, back you name it HURTS. It has even caused me to doubt if I should go to nursing school because of the pain & my age. However, after reading posts I am not the only one beginning in her 40s. I thank you for sharing some tips to try such as, DAH, TED hose I am buying a pair today!!:up:

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

I have a couple of pairs of TED hose -- I don't wear them because they make my legs ache.

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I will be wearing my compression socks that I have for running marathons. I am going to be starting out as a nurse at 44 years old. You'd better believe I'm going to do everything I can to protect my legs and feet.

I'm a runner as well. I wear my Zensah calf sleeves and they really make a difference!

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Specializes in Dialysis.

Where do I buy them? I looked in Walgreens and all they have is regular pantyhose or diabetic socks.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.
Where do I buy them? I looked in Walgreens and all they have is regular pantyhose or diabetic socks.

Do you have a local scrub/uniform store? They usually keep them behind the counter. Also, you can find them on amazon.com or any scrub/uniform website.

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Specializes in Labor & Delivery.

Any one recommend any that don't make you too warm? My problem is finding some that don't make me hot. :(

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Leggs Sheer Energy control top pantyhose work great for me.You can always find them on sale at the local drug store. They are fairly durable. Provide great all day massage/support and the control top does a great job helping them stay in place.

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Specializes in PICU.

I wear Sockwells most every day. Love them. My feet hurt worse if I don't wear them.

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