caroline Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 My neurologist recommended an abdominal binder to prevent pooling of blood after eating. I bought one and found it lessened the achey and queasy feeling that i get after even a small meal. Fairly comfortable to wear. Cost $35 at medical supply store. Probably cheaper at amazon.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeSprings Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Do you get tachycardia standing up? Was wondering if an abdominal binder would help w/ tachy by blocking blood from pooling downward. Compression stockings didn't help, but thought maybe targeting the abdominal area might do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Naomi, I don't have POTS so i can't answer your question about feeling tachy. All i can say is that binder helped me and stockings never did. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Naomi, I don't have POTS so i can't answer your question about feeling tachy. All i can say is that binder helped me and stockings never did. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisblostg Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I bought mine on amazon for under $15. I have not had it help me with my HR. I did not like the way it felt. I also have had little luck with compression socks or full stockings. Along the same concept, I went to a friends wedding when I was less symptomatic. I had not seen these college friends in years so I wanted to look good. I bought everything that could suck me and firm me up. I bought, I'm not sure what it is called but it went on like a very tight strapless bathsuit and tightened in the back like a corset. I also wore some expensive pantyhose that were control top and thigh. I was able to make it through the wedding, reception and cruise, a 12 hour day. This was 20 months ago but it was the longest day I was able to stay out in a few years. I was also able to eat (how could I pass up jumbo shrimp and cheesecake) and felt okay.Of course I snagged the pantyhose that night and never bought another pair. I have found the stomach slimming garment to be just more comfortable to wear then the binder. Maybe it is just me but being one piece, almost like a second skin was and not feeling it when I sat down worked better for me. I wear it rarely though because I hate feeling hot(I guess I have to choose my battles between feeling hot and blood pooling) and I live in the middle of the desert so it is always hot. If I lived in a colder climate I think I would wear it more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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