shannon Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 So I know that a lot of us wear compression stockings. I wear mine pretty much all the time!! The only trouble is that we get sick in the shower/bath, and we can't wear comression stockings there. Today (as I was having an episode in the shower), I thought to myself....why don't we have waterproof compression stockings?! Is that a crazy crazy idea, or do you think some company could actually market it. I think we have enough consumers right here. Does anyone know if they already if they exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marli Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hi, I don't know if they make waterproof stockings. I wore mine at the beach this past summer. I know, it sounds like quite the sight ....but I have a DVT (blood clot) and had too. I just brought along a dry pair. If you have two pairs..... Wear yesterdays stockings in the shower, and suds them up after you take them off and hang them to dry & alternate each day. That way you'll have a fresh pair each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks for the idea, Marli! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 How would you wash your legs though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belinda Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 LOL>>what a good question Jacquie!!!I was cracking up when i read your little post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 haha! That IS a good question!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi,I would not wear waterproof socks all the time because the skin needs to breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 You can just do what I did when I was in a neck brace--keep a dry one available for when you're done. I would bath or swim in mine and then have the dry one ready for later.nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernestine Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I know that as been up but don't have engery to go bac through the post.Do the compression stocking really help.And with so how do you know whatkind to get and where do you get them. Pooling is really bad for me right nowI have a ucler and if they would help I sure would check with dr. to see aboutthem. thank ern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi everyone,Thanks for your input! Ern, the compression stockings do help me. They don't make everything better, but they help. I wear knee-highs, but I know that some people on the forum wear longer stockings. It's completely individual. There is a website where you can order them: www.brightlifedirect.com However, if you talk to your doctor he/she might direct you to a local store where you can buy them. Maybe you could even get them at a discounted price with a doctor's note or prescription. Take care!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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