Re: Anti embolism stocking

[Guest guest]

Dear Sue,

Thanks for that good information on the anti-embolism stockings

and how value you are getting by wearing them. I like them too, and I

too have noticed less redness and swelling. Mine are white and look

like a leotard more than support stockings. Yikkes! I didn't know they

were that expensive! I lucked out by finding mine brand new and still

in the unopened box for 50c at a yardsale :-) Instructions for

laundering and for putting them on properly are included as well as

measuring instructions to get the proper size....again I was lucky as

I found the perfect size (you must measure calf, theigh and length).

Sue, I made your post into a file and added it to our " Natural

Treatments " File...as it doesn't require prescription medication..and

is essentially a " safe " treatment.

Have a Great day!

Love,

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Do they help with weak knees?

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>Reply-To: erythema_nodosum_Group

>To: <erythema_nodosum_Group >

>Subject: Re: Anti embolism stocking

>Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:14:27 -0500

>

>The advantage to having your doctor write a prescription is that they may

>be covered by prescription benefits and they are tax deductible " medical

>assistive devices. " Since the retail in the $50 to $75 range, that can be

>important! Also, since they come in different " strengths " , a doctor will

>prescribe the best for your case - and in most cases, you get a lesson in

>how best to put them on and care for them when you pick them up.

>

>If you don't want to go the doctor route, you can buy them at many

>specialty shoe stores (the kind that make custom orthotics) as well as many

>drug stores. The most common over-the-counter brand (at least around where

>I live) is Jobe. I fought against them for a long time - but I now admit

>they do feel very good and keep the swelling down and the improved

>circulation also seems to keep the redness and the rash down.

>

>Sue

>

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[Guest guest]

> Do they help with weak knees?

Only if the problem is related to or can be improved with improved

circulation I would imagine.... the way it was explained to me the purpose

of the stockings is to keep the slow leakage of fluid from your veins (i.e.,

control the edema which is the cause of swelling) and to compress varicose

veins - both improving the circulation. I'm not sure but my guess the use

to prevent embolisms would be " shrinking " ' the vein size would keep blood

clots from " traveling " and doing damage....

Sue - not a doctor or medical professional by any stretch of the

imagination!