Compression Hose.

[bblovesdd]

I am VERY new here. can someone please explain the hose to me. Will they help get rid of any of the symptonms??? Also i read about weraing ankle weights. Again, will they get rid of any of the symptoms???

Thanks,

Diane

[Whitewolf]

the hose are supposed to push the blood that wants to pool in your legs out of your legs they work a little but i find that when you take them off sometimes your legs hurt

i dont use the weights cant help you there

Whitewolf

[LJT]

I have worn the hose. Find them good, but hot and uncomfortable in summer.

My doctor has suggested gentle exercise using ankle weights, meant to help build muscles and help with conditioning.

[Guest tearose]

I have to say that the compression garment and pantyhose are my best treatment methods!

My heart rate drops a minimum of 20 beats per minute from standing without hose at 147 to standing with hose ( and abdominal garment) at 120 beats per minute!!!

I too struggle to get them on but again, the benefit outweighs the few minutes needed to get into them. Also, the hose fabric comes in different choices. I like the non-cotton ones for the summer because they wick away the heat for me. I also sometimes have sprayed water on my calves and then it is cool and as the mist evaporates I feel refreshed.

I have used many brands. I think the Juzo are the best and last the longest but I "save" them for important times when I know I have a long day or more activity in my day. I like the color choices of Jobst and use these alot. I look for other brands too and pick them up when I see them...sometimes a surgical pharmacy will put some on sale to rotate stock!

Anyway, I have learned that with a couple of stitches of needle and thread I can make a pair of compression hose last many months! I don't suggest ever using nail polish.

Good luck, tearose

PS I don't use ankle weights unless I am exercising on a regular basis and need more resistance. I have not been able to do this because after a virus I crash down to inactivity and must slowly re train my body. I am just doing leg lifts these days and will hopefully get back on the treadmill in a month or so. What ever you do, go slow and steady. Any exercise will build your muscle, add the weights when/if your body is ready!

[Jenn202]

I love my compression hose. For me they make a big difference. I can definetly tell the difference when they are on. I have a couple pair of Aimes Walker and a couple pair of Jobst.. The Jobst are the most comfy, but ames Walker are ok as well.

I have also found excersise to be the most important thing I have done... Since seeing Dr Grubb, he told me one of the reasons I never passed out was b/c I have consistently lifted weights, and had very muscular legs...

I have upped my workouts since then and it has made all the difference.

I have a total Gym that I use 3 times a week and an elliptical trainer I use 2 to 3 times a week.

I know that many on this board are not well enough to do that type of activity , so check with your Dr about what type of strength training is right for you.

Good Luck

[bblovesdd]

Thanks everyone for your advice!!!!

Diane

[Ernie]

Hi,

My compression stockings give me twice the standing time I have without them.

Ernie