Medical Socks for Varicose Veins

Choosing medical socks for varicose veins can be a challenge when you are trying to do it on your own without a professional opinion. Naturally, when people don't have health insurance and cannot afford to go to a doctor there will be some trial and error. The best thing you can do in this case is educate yourself.

The best way to become educated is to study medical grade compression stockings. There are other names that are used for medical type stockings such as support hose, support stockings, medical leg wear, medical hosiery and medical pressure socks. There are more, but these are the most common.

They also use units of measure called mmHg to gauge the pressure in compression hosiery. The over the counter grade is typically 10-15mmHg or 15-20mmHg. Then medical grade compression is 20-30mmHg on up to 50+mmHg.

The thing you have to figure out is what level or grade is needed for your condition. The more serious the varicose veins and poor circulation the higher level of compression needed. This graduated pressure is tighter at the ankle and becomes less constrictive as it goes upward pushing blood toward the heart.

You see, when the blood doesn't circulate properly it causes blood to pool in the veins causing veins to bulge out. This is why we need compression stockings to help circulation and provide support those regular socks and stockings do not.

There are several things that cause varicose veins to develop that you can avoid such as sitting or standing for long periods, weight gain, tight clothing, lack of exercise and constricting blood flow. Then there are others that you can't avoid like age, hormonal imbalance and hereditary factors.

While medical socks can help prevent varicose veins you can't expect them to do it all by themselves. You need to do your part and with both you and the socks working together it will make a significant difference in the veins and legs.

For optimal results, when you suspect that you need medical grade compression stockings it is recommended that you get advice from a medical professional.

However, if you believe that your varicose veins or legs simply need more support go ahead and try over the counter support stockings or low grade compression hosiery, then if it doesn't help get a medical opinion.

If you would like to check out some of the most popular medical socks for varicose veins then stay with me as this is what is coming up next.

Jobst is a very popular as well as quality brand of compression hosiery. You can't really go wrong with their products and one of their best sellers is the Jobst Relief Knee High 15-20mmHg with open toe, also available in closed toe. They are extremely durable and help to ease leg pain, price varies $20-$40.

For those who want a thigh high compression stocking Jobst has it available in open or closed toe with15-20mmHg graduated pressure priced from $22-$32. Both the knee high and thigh high versions of Jobst stockings have 9-10 reviews on Amazon with almost 5 star rating. Feel free to read those for more details.

Also consider Jobst for medical grade compression hosiery as they carry a very wide selection and will have most anything you need. This includes pantyhose, casual wear, ultra sheer, anti embolism and other medical legwear.

Truform is another quality brand of medical socks that are quite popular. One of their best sellers is the Truform 20-30 Thigh High Open Toe Hose with Beaded Top. This stocking is recommended by doctors and is therapeutic grade. Attractive smooth concealing opaque fabric and priced right at $32.

If you need a pair of dressy compression stockings to wear with slacks then check out the Truform 15-20mmHg Dress Style Support Socks for Men. They rate 5 stars on Amazon and are also therapeutic grade medical stockings, price $25.

There is a ladies version of dressy compression stockings made by Truform as well they are the 10-20 Ladies Trouser Diamond Socks, 4 colors, price $18.

Let's move along to Therafirm another popular brand of medical foot and leg wear. Their most popular support stockings are the Therafirm Core Spun Socks Mild Support and they rate 5 stars at Amazon. They use a special process to enhance the fabric to provide extra comfort and controlled pressure, price is $23.

Also, consider Futuro one of the best selling brands of support hosiery on the market. You name it or want it they got it and rate very positive reviews from consumers. Their best sellers seem to be dress socks and knee highs.

Lastly, you can't go wrong with the medical socks for varicose veins mentioned above and here are a few more that are worthy of mention, Juzo, Mediven, Sigvaris, Ace, Prestige Medical, Activa, Ames Walker and Gabrialla.

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