micheller Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 How do you know which ones to get? My dr suggested them a few months ago. I bought one pair but the writing has worn off. They do help a ton and I'd like to get a few more but no idea what compression to get. I see they have some fun patterns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think this is very individualized. I can't take anything more than medium compression or it makes me nauseous. My doc had me start out with light compression and work up to where I felt comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastUnicornLady Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I use a 20-30mm, thigh-high, which has worked really well for me, and I've heard that it's one of the most common compression levels for POTSies, although I know people who use a higher level than that. A brand that I like (though admittedly the only one I've tried so far) is Lace Poet. If you order from Amazon, it's only about $20 for a pair of toe-less thigh-highs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheller Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I seen those Unicorn. I ordered a 15-20 full length hose. Hopefully they help and people commented they are really warm so added bonus! My neurologist said not to get knee highs because it compresses some of the nerves. I do have knee highs and I've noticed that the front side of my ankle starts getting sore by the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastUnicornLady Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I couldn't do the full-length because I have nausea and pain in my stomach area that I'm thinking would probably have been exacerbated by the excess compression there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheller Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have the same thing. :/ Maybe they will have a reverse effect and help a little, I hope! I always look like I'm 8 months pregnant after I eat so I'm crossing fingers these cut the pooling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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