Socks?
 

I have diabetes. In the afternoon and evening my feet and legs swell and return to size over night. The doctor recently told me to get some compression socks. The problem is I don't know what kind to buy and who to buy from. Could you help me? Thanks!

Talk to his nurse, compression ware has different "compressions". She should be able to direct you. :)

Do you have a problem with your heart?

Until the socks are on hand for you, perhaps you could consider lying on your sofa each afternoon for some time with your bum on a pillow and your feet up on the arm. This will allow your blood and lymphatic system to reverse the effect of standing and sitting. And, if you have the ability, go into the closest pool (not the hot tub) for about 30-45 minutes each day and walk around in chest-deep water, swing your arms and legs, float on your back, gently move around. We give this same advice to pregnant moms who are experiencing swelling; amazing how well it works. :)

Jan in VA

Walmart has compression socks fairly reasonably priced if you want to try some.

I get mine from "Mediven" online, but my doctor told me the compression amount. They have sheer and look like nylons.

Yes, they work very well. I broke my leg last summer and had trouble with swelling, the doc. put me in compression stockings but told me what strength to use. Went to a store to learn how to put them on and be fitted for the right size. I now order them on line a lot cheaper, they do need to be replaced about every 3 months or so. I am a cook so spend a lot of time on my feet and they do make all the difference.

The doctor should give you a prescription with the correct compression level. There are many levels and you need the one that will do the most good for you. Also, you should be fitted properly for the hose. Too tight and you can have problems, too loose and they do no good. Beware of cheap ones. The good ones are pricey but worth it. Often they are covered by an insurance plan. My plan covers 6 pair a year, no matter the cost.

Yes, work with your Doctor. When I needed them I bought what was on the rack and by the end of the day they were so tight I though I was going to have to cut them off, very scary. I won't use them any more.

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