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

SeaH20RN, BSN · Aug 16, 2012

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.

sheeky · Sep 12, 2012

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:

Ruby Vee, BSN · Sep 12, 2012

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

RunnerRN2015, ASN, RN · Sep 12, 2012

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!

Staragate, ADN, ASN, RN · Sep 12, 2012

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

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Sep 12, 2012

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.

geekynurseRN · Sep 19, 2012

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

Mark M · Oct 22, 2017

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.

minim, BSN, RN · May 19, 2018

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