Let's just say I'm not as young or lilthe as I once was; I'm getting sore, swollen ankles and lower legs at the end of each shift. I'm about 45# overweight, and I'm working on that with diet and exercise; but I think I still need to do something to prevent this discomfort.
An older fellow nurse suggested support hose. :imbar I feel I'm too young and hip for such things, and yet, I might not be as young and hip as I think.
So I'm looking for some recommendations and suggestions for support hose. Anyone here use them? Do you recommend certain brands? Knee highs or the full shebang?
The full shebang. Wore them in nursing school at the tender age of 20 and beyond. On those days i forgot to wear them my legs were fatigues and ankles swollen. They need to be true support hose(graduated support0 NOT just pantyhose KWIM?
Atheos
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I wear knee highs to work. It stops my feet from hurting or swelling and at the end of the day my feet still feel good.
Hey! Whatever works...