Tammy Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Okay, so I went to get the compression hose my doctor prescribed, but he never told me how many hours or how long to wear them, only told me to try them out for a few weeks and see if they help or not. Do you have to be carefully how long you wear them affecting circulation and all? Thanks for your help.Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrobinz Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 my Dr. told me to wear the compression stockings during the day (never to sleep in). How long I wear them depends on what I'm doing. For walking or standing I may wear them all day. I won't wear them with certain clothes. today it was 7 hours. RobinBZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 HI,I put them on before getting out of bed and take them out when I go back to bed. Of course I take them out for my shower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Ha ernie, that made me smile!!! i could see myself showering wearing my hose as it would make it much easier (although less hygenic!!!)tammy,i wear mine from getting up till when i go back to bed. when i sleep in my chair (feet up) i keep wearing it. while in bed i get it off.good luck,corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwclark Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 My mother has actually suggested that I wear my compression stockings while washing my hair. Maybe if I get desperate enough ...When I first got my stockings, I only wore them when I was going to be doing something standing up (shopping, dishes, etc.), but now I wear them all the time. Initially, my ankles would start to get raw after a few hours, but I found that lotion stopped that from happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi Corina,Yea, sometimes I wish I could keep my compression socks to take my shower because I would feel better after my shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCsunshine Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Do you think they'd be safe to wear on a plane, on like a 6 hour plane ride? I know long plane rides (sitting still) can cause blood clots.Would compression hose help or hurt that? Just wondering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Sunshine - Compression hose are suppose to prevent blood clots when flying according to the statement on the box from the stockings I just got. So they must help with that too.Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Does anyone know why it's bad to wear stockings at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Wearing them while sleeping/lying down can do the same thing that taking midodrine while sleeping would do: raise your base blood pressure. I could see logic in wearing the hose while showering, especially if you live alone and want to prevent a faint in the shower. I have several pairs of stockings so while one dried out from the shower, I would have a dry pair to wear during the day.As for preventing clots while travelling--the hose might help if you are certain that they do not bunch anywhere, like at your knees--if they do, then you need to be sure to stand and pump your legs/calves whenever you can to avoid a clot. I always do this and have traveled now 9 times to Mexico and back again to Philly--with only one bad time preflight b/c the airport AC in Cancun was not working well and it was in the mid-80's indoors. I was so dizzy and nauseated...and all I wanted to do was be flat. I wanted to lay down on the cool stone floor but Teri made me stay in my waiting area seat b/c she was worried that I would draw attention to me and that they might stop me from getting on the plan b/c of medical issues. She got me some wet paper towels and a bottle of cold water from a vendor. The plane was actually a relief b/c the AC was working nicely.Anyway, stockings are usually worn for your upright time, and off for bed and/or flat time (i.e. in bed watching a movie).Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehl5 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I wear them when I'm out and about... if they start annoying me when I've come home for the day, then they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I wear them from as soon as I can get into them in the morning until just after dinner. If I wear them into the night I can get too low a heart rate. I must be aware and careful in the evening.tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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