TERESAKIM77

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1. Favorite compression/support socks?

   TERESAKIM77 replied to yousoldtheworld's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I would say that Sigvaris and Medvien are brands that make good lightweight compression stockings. They have several models that are fashionable, easy to put on and are good quality. In the Sigvaris brand, I would recommend either the Sheer Fashion o...

2. Compression hose/socks

   TERESAKIM77 replied to abigrace's topic in Uniform/Gear

   It can be really overwhelming when choosing for the right compression stockings. Also you have to make sure that the stockings that you get are the right size, because if it is too small it will apply way too much external pressure making your legs f...

3. Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

   TERESAKIM77 replied to KimRN03's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Definitely try the compression stockings. Make sure you get the right ones, because there are some support hose that do not really give the level of compression it indicates it would.

4. please help...i need comfortable clogs for flat feet

   TERESAKIM77 replied to quinnie50's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I absolutely agree with VivaLasVieja's comment on crocs. They are comfortable and cheap. In addition to the crocs try compression stockings like hotmama2be. I am a religious devotee of compression stockings. They make my legs feel so much better afte...

5. Nursing Communication: How to Make Sure Patients Feel Our Caring

   TERESAKIM77 replied to Wendy Leebov Ed.D.'s topic in Relations

   This is a great post!! Thank you for your advices!!!

6. Aches and Pains from working

   TERESAKIM77 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   I am really loving this thread!! I wear 20-30 mmHg knee high compression stockings and they work really well. My legs feel much better after wearing them. Also, they are stylish and you can barely tell they are compression stockings. Also there are ...

7. Support stockings or knee-high support socks?

   TERESAKIM77 replied to SeattleU08's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Cat in TX I have had the same problem of not knowing exactly how to get the right measurement that seems to be crucial for the compression stockings to work properly. mama_d- Try using the donning gloves. I wear higher level compression stocking...

8. Seeking all over www re: over-calf support socks info

   TERESAKIM77 replied to minnimall's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Minnimall, I hope this message reaches you in time! You have a lot of great questions and I hope this reply can be of some help. To answer your questions about the correlation between mmHg and the percentage spandex, there is no correlation betw...