Rayna,
I have been wearing support stocking throughout my pregnancy and I can tell
you they help a TON. But they are difficult to put on as they are really
tough to get over the toes and heel. I have a few pair that are more like
regular socks and thicker material that are easier to put on than the ones
that are more like pantyhose material. But if I have difficulty I enlist
the help of my hubby. I'd get some and try to get poeople to help you put
them on. On days that you don't have help, just wear regular socks then.
They are easier to take off than put on. Oh, and be ready for really sweaty
feet! Just buy stock in Gold Bond foot powder and you shouldn't chase
everyone away!
Linda
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From: "Rayna" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 8:14 AM
Subject: Support/Pressure Stockings?
> Just saw the late effects of disability specialist, and she's suggested
> support stockings to reduce the swelling in my feet and legs due to
> water retention, although the diuretics work, I'm at risk of injuring
> myself having to bolt to the loo so often, and when I don't make it in
> time... well... you know... ;-) . So the support stockings are the next
> option. How much harder than ordinary stockings/tights are they to put
> on for those of us with strength/coordination/pain problems in our hands?
>
> BTW, lack of exercise is one of the possible causes that people keep
> throwing at me - but the swelling is *worse* when I move around and walk
> a lot (not too much, but just average amounts of walking). Has anyone
> else found this?
>
> Also, thinking about swimming again, but the only accessible pools in my
> area that I can get to are hydrotherapy pools, and there is more
> chlorine in them than usual, seriously agravatting my psoriasis which is
> moderate to severe and spread over my body quite consistantly. Is there
> anyone who also has psoriaris and CP who has found a solution? (When I
> win Lotto I'm having a house with my own pool, but until then... ;-) )
>
>
> Rayna
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