Compression Socks (or stockings) - Who wears them?

I just started wearing them about a month ago per my doctor's advice. I believe I had the same issues as you, OP (edema). After wearing them for these past few weeks and also taking a diuretic, my legs are 95% better (still experiencing some swelling in my feet) and the gross little sores are completely gone. So I hope you'll have the same good results as I.

I don't think they make them any thicker than what you have. The lady at the medical supply store told me that you can wear regular socks over the compression socks if you want for comfort or fashion needs. They're so thin it doesn't feel like you're wearing two pair. Try putting your cushy socks on over the compression socks and see how you like it.

Tommie Copper makes compression socks that are very comfortable to wear. They’re expensive but QVC has good pricing on a 4-pack.

Tried them-not for me. Not now Not ever Never.

If they’re good enough for Chris Meloni, they’re good enough for you.

I’ve worn these CooperFit ones in the past and liked them much better than the sheer ones.

Make sure you wear them with Cha Cha heels OP.

I’ve worn them on long flights.

I wear them. I had pulmonary embolisms that never resolved, so now I have CTEPH. I take Lasix occasionally to keep fluid from pooling in my legs. They help with blood circulation, whose efficiency decreases as we age.

[quote]. Try putting your cushy socks on over the compression socks and see how you like it.

Thanks for mentioning this. I had thought of doing this but I wasn't sure if it would defeat the efficiency of the compression socks. I'm trying it today. Added benefits- now people can't tell you're wearing compression socks (unless you're wearing shorts) and you don't need to worry about the color of the compression socks matching the rest of your stuff.

It was confusing trying to buy compression socks on Amazon because most of the product listings didn't explain the sizing or have a sizing guide. I did find one where one of the reviews included a photo of the package that showed how to determine your size by measuring the circumference of your ankle and calf. but I'm still not sure how tight or loose they're supposed to be.

On our last flight to Europe I was shocked at how swollen my husbands legs were when we arrived. I'm definitely getting compression socks before we leave again next month, Amazon has some made of merino wool, I hate synthetics against my feet.

I started to wear them right before going to bed, thinking they would help my leg problems overnight. Happened to mention it to my foot doctor and she told me that was a bad idea and I should wear them when I am up and walking around instead. They have helped greatly and my legs have returned to normal. A combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney woes caused booth legs to swell. All attributed to Agent Orange from my time in Vietnam.

Besides the calf measurement, R10, they also come in different levels of compression. To get me through the interim until my appointment at the medical supply store, I purchased socks from Amazon. But because I didn't know better, I got too low of a compression type (15-20 mmHg, my prescription was for 20-30 mmHg). When I got the prescription socks, I could tell how much tighter they were. Now that I'm better, I do still wear the too-low pairs 3-4 days per week just for maintenance.

If you know the compression rate your doctor wants you to wear, go ahead and buy from Amazon. My prescription socks cost $60 per pair (covered by insurance, thank goodness), but they only gave me two and expected me to hand-wash a pair every day. Instead, I found socks of equal quality on Amazon (now that I knew what to look for) that were only $18. They feel the same as the $60 to me. I put the whole lot of them in a mesh bag and throw them in with a cold wash load, then let them hang dry. They came out perfectly fine.

Hope your legs are better soon.

My doctor prescribed the 20-30 mmHg, and that's what I got from Amazon. But the sizing is all over the map. Some are really wide at the top; some are awfully narrow. I guess they all stretch, but of course you don't want anything too tight. I have only purchased the knee-high socks; I don't think the crew-length ones like r5 mentioned would do much good.