I'm sure we all know that the healthcare professions are known for giving varicose veins with the long hours of standing. I am a new nurse and I'm already starting to see the dreaded little squiggly veins in my calves. My question is, would knee high compression stocking honestly help, or would knee high socks do about the same thing? I love my job, but I don't want to sacrifice my body or health. I need to find a good way to keep my legs healthy, while working a job where I'm standing for atleast 7 of the 8 hours.Any suggestions!?
Berardini 5 Posts Mar 27, 2013 Or does anyone know of any vitamins or herbals that are known to improve vascular health?
Morainey, BSN, RN 831 Posts Specializes in Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele. Apr 2, 2013 To be honest I don't know the difference between knee high compression socks vs. regular knee high socks. I have a couple of pairs of tall boot socks from when I used to ride horses that would probably accomplish the same thing since they are tight. I'm starting to get spider veins in my legs and I have a pair of TEDs that I wear once in a while. Not sure about vitamins or herbals.
Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN 2,721 Posts Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management. Has 17 years experience. May 10, 2013 Jobst 20/30s will help slow their progression. A lot depends on genetics. Stay at a normal weight. Put your legs up at every opportunity.Had the VNus surgery last year. Worked great!
Mshealthness 18 Posts Jun 12, 2013 I have been using grapeseeds vitamins and I never had a problem about it.
