Boomers: Big Market for Compression Stockings
Many people wear compression garments, especially socks and stockings, to improve the blood flow in their legs. The compressive nature of these garments gently squeezes the legs to move blood up the limbs. This helps prevent swelling and blood clots.
Doctors often prescribe compression stockings for people with varicose veins, spider veins, lymphedema and other edemas. Compression garments are popular after surgery as well. Wearing these socks and stockings can help prevent aches, pains and swelling in the legs. They may also prevent blood clots from forming after injuries and surgical procedures.
There are many different types of compression garments for the legs. Medical equipment and supply stores, as well as online retailers like TherapyStockings.com, offer stockings in a variety of pressures and colors. The pressures range from light to strong, and the lengths vary from knee-high socks to above-the-thigh stockings. There are colors for every skin tone.
Some health insurance policies and prescription plans cover the purchase of compression garments, so patients are wise to ask about this before they place an order. For some patients, their durable medical equipment benefit will pay for the stockings that are prescribed by a doctor. Many stores will measure the legs first to ensure a good fit.
HA! I wear these and I swear that my stockings make my legs swell up more than regularly! They are a no win for me. It seems that the stockings make the edema in my legs worse then when I do not wear them.
And because MY legs swell so much regardless—the swelling is worse when I wear the stockings. It is the first thing that comes off as soon as I reach the door!
Perhaps they are good for most people, but NOT FOR ME!
Sharon
~The Baby Boomer Queen~