lthomas521 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I've been wearing Jobst waist-high compression stockings every day now for a couple of years. My major complaint about them is they compress right down to the tips of my toes, which causes discomfort in my pressure-sensitive big toe nails. The nails are not ingrown, just incurvated. It's a genetic thing. But if I don't relieve the pressure on them, they get worse and worse. Anyway, I usually take a pair of scissors and cut open the toes of my pressure stockings so that they can't compress my poor toenails. Well, I went to put on my brand new pair of Allegro brand hose this morning, and I found that they have loose-fitting toe caps! Very comfy! Plus, they were much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlacat Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Where did you get that kind of hose? I've looked at walmart for compression hose that people say they've gotton there, but cant find those either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Carla, you have to order them online, or get them from a medical supply shop. I use the Ames Walker brand, and like LT says, they're cheaper than the custom made Jobst, and they're not as tight on the feet or waist band.You can find some links to shops that sell these in the Frequently Asked Questions topic at pinned at the top of this forum.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lthomas521 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 I got mine mail order from the link on the "What Helps" section. http://www.brightlifedirect.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkychrm42 Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Are Jobst the only ones you know of that ARE tight in the feet? Cuz apparently my blood pools in my feet, not my legs. ( ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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