Recommend your compression hose/leggings

drpayne

The varicose veins are killing me. I'd prefer something footless, similar to leggings. TIA

PeonyPumps

I don't have anything footless, because my ankles are the worst, but I have two pair.  One pair goes up to the knees like socks and one pair goes up over my belly like tights.  I like having two kinds because if it is a really hot day I can just wear the socks, but on days I need more support I can wear the full long pair.

 

SPK926

I just ordered some a few days ago on Amazon but have yet to get them so I can't say how they work yet. I have horrible swelling though so I hope they work well. I just got one nude pair to start with. My doctor did say that the thigh-high ones are better than just the socks that go to below your knee. So that's what I got and we'll see how they work when they get here!

abbp23

I have never heard of or seen footless compression stockings. I just use what they call TED hose which I got at the hospital I work at. They also sell them at drug stores and some of them have a hole for your toes to stick out. Also nursing and scrub websites sell them for a pretty good price, we use them a lot since we are on our feet for 12 hours +. I find the thigh high ones horribly uncomfortable and since my swelling is in my feet and ankles I use the knee high. Hope you find what works for you! 

choppinbroccoli22

There isn't a medical grade compression stocking that is footless, not that I'm aware of, because if you squeeze just your calf, your foot will balloon up.
The toeless serve two main purposes: to check toes in the hospital, and to use a slipper donning sock. Full toe is generally more comfortable for people.

drpayne

All of my varicose veins are on my thighs and groin/vag area : which is why I'm interested in footless... But I guess it makes sense that most aren't made that way. A friend had some she got on amazon. Preggerz brand... I just wanted to do a little more research before ordering!

choppinbroccoli22

Then what you want is pantyhose, not just thigh-highs. Thigh-highs would probably stop short of the area where you are having the biggest issue. Not to mention the common issues with rolling or sliding down that could be avoided with a full pair. As with other stockings, you can also get high-quality maternity compression pantyhose through an orthotist or DME dealer with a prescription from your doctor, which may or may not be covered by your insurance. (If it's not, it's probably more expensive.)

drpayne

choppinbroccoli22:

Then what you want is pantyhose, not just thighhighs. Thighhighs would probably stop short of the area where you are having the biggest issue. Not to mention the common issues with rolling or sliding down that could be avoided with a full pair. As with other stockings, you can also get highquality maternity compression pantyhose through an orthotist or DME dealer with a prescription from your doctor, which may or may not be covered by your insurance. If it's not, it's probably more expensive.

Lol. Yes I know. That's why I said something similar to leggings.

Lizzy2020

There are quite a few types and brands of footless maternity compression stockings, compression pantyhose, compression tights and even compression leggings out there.  Just do a search with those keywords online or you can do a search at www.compressionstockingssite.com with those keywords.

Also make sure you talk to your physician first and get his or her recommendations on what would be best in your case before you go purchase anything.

If you have a local medical supply store they can also help you with proper sizing and fitting, which can be tricky sometimes when buying online. There is also a good article on the topic here...

https://www.compressionstockingssite.com/index.php/2011/05/03/problems-with-graduated-compression-stockings-the-importance-of-correct-measurements-and-sizing/

 I hope this helps you some - good luck with everything!