Anyone Use Sigvaris 40-50Mmhg Compression Stockings?

[janiedelite]

I've used Jobst Relief 30-40mmHg thigh high stockings for several years but feel that I could benefit from higher compression. I'd like to use waist-high hose and have a pair at home, but they make my tummy actually more bloated and painful. So I bought a pair of Mediven 40-50mmHg thigh highs last summer and really liked how I felt with the additional compression. But I've worn them several different times and each time they bunch up behind my knees, making my skin painful and red after a few hours. I end up taking them off because it feels like my skin is starting to blister by the end of a day.

So I saw that Sigvaris also has 40-50mmHg hose (but they're about $40 more than the Medi's). Has anyone tried these? How did they feel? Is the fabric smooth or coarse? Do they gather/bunch up behind your knees?

Thanks!

[issie]

I like the Sigvarius the best of any others I've tried. I found the Medivins to do the same thing and hated them.

I haven't used that high of compression but like the cotton ones and the sheer ones. I've used 30-40.

[janiedelite]

Thanks Issie. I may have to get a pair and see how they do.