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Painful stockings

jadesfire
jadesfire
I've been wearing thigh high compression stockings since clotting a year and a bit ago. Trouble is that I'm quite shortas in not even five feetand even the petite sizes are too long for me. I hike them up as far as possible but they still bunch behind my knee, causing a purple discolouration and lines and sometimes becoming really uncomfortable. I'm currently in Mediven but have also worn Sigvaris. Anyone have any tips or suggestions to make them more comfortable? I think I still need them as my whole leg gets quite red when they're off and I'm standing or sitting without support; my physio says it's an indication that my circulation is still under par (little surprise there).
rmb
rmb
Might want to consider being fitted for them at a medical supply store where they can have them custom made for you.
jadesfire
jadesfire
These are the special ones that are "fitted".
rmb
rmb
I'm not talking just being fitted but actually having stockings custom made for your leg, where the fitter takes several measurements, length and width, of your leg and sends them off to have the stockings made to your specs.

If yours are custom made and are still having issues, I'd go back to the company and tell them your having issues.
jadesfire
jadesfire
I don't know if they do those up here but I'll call and find outthanks.
rmb
rmb
Here in the US your doc can write an order for them; they're usually then covered under most insurances.
jadesfire
jadesfire
rmb, thank you, thank you, thank you!

I just got my custom stockings and they are terrific! No more bunching behind the knee and the heel is actually on the heel and not on the ankle.There is a 4" difference between my old petite stockings and these ones.

Odd that none of the fitters ever mention this option to me despite months of complaining and trying different brands hoping one would fit better.
rmb
rmb
That's great to hear! It's painful when stockings don't fit right. So glad you pursued having them made for you.
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