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TEDs have graduated support so they are not supposed to be uncomfortable. I haven't tried them yet. I use "suppsocks" which is a brand of support socks, knee high length. They're very good. Some of mine are 3 years old and I still get decent support from them.
The nursemates support hose, I bought in knee high length and threw both pairs away at the end of one shift. During the shift I made little cuts in the band at the top of the things to try and make the pain stop... that didn't work so I wound up going home with no socks on, hose in a bag in my pocket. Nasty things, I would have gotten the same result tying a tourniquet around each knee.
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Can anyone tell me where to get support knee hi stockings from. I am a full figure nurse with naturally very large legs, (calves and ankles). I work 12 hour shifts and reallyneed the support , but the panty hose are entirely too warm. I am having problems finding knee hi stockings that are large enough. Please send any websites or suggestions. It would be greatly appreciated.
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I loooooove my support hose. Wouldn't trade them for anything.
I have the thigh-high version since my leg pain was on my outer thighs. Love them.
I recommend them to anyone!