bro123 Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Has anyone started taking medication that helped so much they were able to take their compression stockings off? It is one of my biggest insecurities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasconAlex Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Although not a fan of them, especially when it's over 40°C outside, compression stockings are great in that they don't interfere with your body chemically. Personally I would rather keep the stockings (which look like socks if you wear trousers) and not take another pill! I have started getting some skin issues with the anti slip bands but by changing between two marques with different techniques (one a complete band the other with spots) this is just about manageable - it's mostly heat related I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 hours ago, GasconAlex said: Personally I would rather keep the stockings (which look like socks if you wear trousers) and not take another pill! That is my choice too as knee high compression socks do the job for me and I was not fond of the side-effects of the medication that I took earlier. The socks really don't bother me at all. I choose interesting styles that make me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 I agree throwing meds at orthostatics has its downside. While i am not a doc i can tell you med side effects are real but when needed do help. Post is too vague but i would talk to your health provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Hi,@bro123, Right here! Would you believe I could never get mine on? They were actually compression tights and I was professionally measured by someone at the place through which I purchased them. I know the measurements were correct because I looked them up . . . but . . . I barely managed to get them up to mid-shin. Once I got started on meds (beta blocker), I didn't need them. I keep them in my closet in case I ever do need them. (Knock wood)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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