compression socks

gypsybe

Hi all,  I'm flying next week at 29 weeks pregnant and the only thing my doc has suggested (besides moving around a lot on the plane) is to wear "compression stockings."  I thought they'd be an easy find- though searching on the internet I'm finding that this task is tricky, and looking like quite an expense.  Can anyone recommend some and/or where they purchased them?Thanks so much!

Violet_McPurpleson

I've seen them at big box stores and pharmacies with the Dr. Schols type products.

meangene

Go to the pharmacy.  They're by the old people stuff   But seriously, they have them at walgreens/rite aid.

gypsybe

great! Thank you!    I can't wait to put feel like my grandma!

queenie521

cvs sells them

 

SparkleK

Google TED hose.  That's the name brand (also Kendall).

eschall

FYI (from someone who wears them daily for vericose veins) put the stockings on a little bit at a time. First pull the legs through so they are inside out.  Then work them on starting with the toes of both feet, pulling on about 5 inches at a time.  Keep going until you reach the top. If you try to put them on like regular hose, they will roll/bunch up and cut off circulation.  My first few times the hose took 10-20 minutes to work on.  Now I can do it in about 5.  Good luck!  They do help with the circulation. 

**My compression hose were prescribed by my dr. but you can find them in the medical supply stores.  They are much more expensive than regular hose though.