I have been fighting the edema monster for a number of years now. Longer than the three years I have lived here. At my house, I did not have any option outside of soaking my feet in cold water. I have air conditioning here and it gives me much relief. My doctor has not been able to answer my question of why do I have this? And how do I get rid of it? So far, everything has checked out good. So I am not worried that I am going to die from this at any minute. I am awaiting an appointment at the lymphatic clinic that she referred me to. So until then all I can do is endure it and hope the cooler weather helps.
One of the recommendations from my doctor was to start wearing compression stockings. When anyone mentioned them to me before, I'd automatically think I could not get them on. I threw all my socks away because they were too tight on my ankles so how could I ever wear compression stockings? I figured this time, I'd listen to the doctor. Maybe she knows a thing or two about this! I bought the mild compression stockings since this was the first time I was using them. They were not easy getting on over my feet. It was the toes and the heel that presented the problem. Tired me out while doing it and I cannot bring my feet up high enough to make it easier.
A couple of years ago I bought the Sock Assist by Vive for my boyfriend, Sonny and one for his daughter too. They both use theirs all the time and could not put their socks on without it. So I ordered the exact same one for myself. I wasn't sure how it would work for compression stockings since they are so..........well, you know, compressed or tight. I ordered it from Amazon and it is $12.99. I have ordered a few different products made by Vive Health and think highly of their company. Their products are good and stand up well over time.
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I just got it a few days ago. I used it immediately and it was great. I can now put these stockings on with hardly any effort. The only hard part is getting the stocking started on the Sock Assist, but once you get it going, it gets easier. If you cannot bring your leg up very high then this is definitely for you. A big help. It is important even if not using one of these to make sure you put your hand all the way into the stocking, then pinch a hold of the heel and don't let go. The heel must be in the right spot, as well as the toes. The toes can be tricky as well. Old toes have a mind of their own for some reason!
This is not really a review of this product. I bought it and used it. I am not receiving any type of commission from Vive or Amazon for telling you about this product. I am not even putting a link up because you can write Sock Assist by Vive in Google and it will bring up many places to purchase it. I no longer have any affiliate links on here because I am not trying to sell anyone anything. If you read my blog and believe me than good. If not, that is totally your choice.
Once the stocking is over the heel, check it again to make sure the heel is in the correct position on your foot. The same with the toes. Now you can pull the handles which brings the stocking up over the foot and up. Very smooth once you get the feel for it. If I can use it, I know you can.
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