Thanks for the info, Linda.
Problem may be that I live alone and have no family or friends to help
me. And I'm a really grumpy morning person so the idea of having a care
person come in in the morning (and I'm a chronic insomniac so my waking
times are erratic) just for stockings isn't appealing. Dr suggested
trying the lighter types of stocking first and working my way up if I
need to. Hoping that I'll be able to manage alone. It's reassuring at
least to know that they do work, in any case.
Rayna
Linda Macaulay wrote:
> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rayna" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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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