Compression leggings or cuff recommendations

Kimby883

I have a bluging varicose vein in my left leg. It's painful sometimes and just plain ugly. Doctor recommends compression stockings but in the south it's too hot for that! I wear leggings normally so I am wondering if anyone has found a good pair of maternity compression leggings or cuffs for when I sleep.  

wyomama0427

I'd probably follow my doctors recommendations.

jena333-2

Where in your leg? 

JNR6510

How about following the doctor's orders? If it's too hot for compression socks, it's too hot for leggings. The socks only go to the knee; leggings cover your whole lower half.

mrs_tacos

I also fail to see how leggings are cooler than socks, especially when you're sleeping. If you really must have leggings, a friend gave me a pair that are really comfortable, I believe they're from A Pea in the Pod. But it seems odd to me to ignore a doctor's recommendation to take the advice of internet strangers who are mostly not medical professionals. 

jena333-2

Maternity compression leggings sound ridiculously hot. 

DH likes these, and did NOT like the ones that only go from ankle to under the knee, having the half footie made them much more comfortable.

Premium Calf Compression Sleeve 1 Pair 20-30mmHg Strong Calf Support Graduated Pressure for Sports Running Muscle Recovery Shin Splints Varicose Veins Doc Miller (Black, Open Toe) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MAZDOG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nuvbzb4J5WG0M

wyomama0427

mrs_tacos said:

I also fail to see how leggings are cooler than socks, especially when you're sleeping. If you really must have leggings, a friend gave me a pair that are really comfortable, I believe they're from A Pea in the Pod. But it seems odd to me to ignore a doctor's recommendation to take the advice of internet strangers who are mostly not medical professionals. 


Stuck in the damn box. Wish I could gif. 

Ae_Lovely321

I hate when doctors recommend things that inconvenience me as well. 

wyomama0427

Ae_Lovely321 said:

I hate when doctors recommend things that inconvenience me as well. 
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Yeah and I mean what's with the diet and exercise crap they recommend? That's sooooo inconvenient. I can't get organic produce in the McDonalds drive thru. And exercise? Girl please. 

Ae_Lovely321

@wyomama0427 for real! I like to say do you boo boo.

Souptin

beccam1230

wyomama0427 said:

Ae_Lovely321 said:

I hate when doctors recommend things that inconvenience me as well. 
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Yeah and I mean what's with the diet and exercise crap they recommend? That's sooooo inconvenient. I can't get organic produce in the McDonalds drive thru. And exercise? Girl please. 

@wyomama0427 I  you
  

wyomama0427

@beccam1230 I you too! 

Knottie1452987120

I had bad veins before I got pregnant, so I've been wearing a compression stocking on my left leg for the past year. I just moved to the South, so I'm very nervous for this summer, but so far it's been ok. It's not ideal, but it's really not so bad. I get Sigvaris brand, which are great and come in a ton of different colors and styles. (You can even find tall athletic socks for working out.) The ones I get have are so close to my skin color that people don't even tend to notice I'm wearing them. But they are really not so bad, and it's so much nicer for peace of mind to know that you're wearing something that will help out your veins.