Comments on: About Vanda Lancour CLA(ASCP) CMF http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com Leg Health News You Can Use! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:52:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Vanda Lancour http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-150 Vanda Lancour Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:52:25 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-150 Hi Joni, Thank you for your comment. The TEDS you were told to get are about a 12-16 compression and are made for people who are in bed. Once a patient is up moving around, a gradient compression garment is needed. TEDS come in all lengths, knee high, thigh high as well as waist high. For your diagnosis, I would recommend you stare with a mild medical compression which is 15-20 mmHg compression. A knee high garment would not be effective. A thigh high or waist high garment is appropriate. Try the 15-20 mmHg compression to start (this would be the equivalent of the TEDS). If this is not adequate, then a 20-30 may be more appropriate. Remember, your physician should always be consulted. Vanda Hi Joni,
Thank you for your comment. The TEDS you were told to get are about a 12-16 compression and are made for people who are in bed. Once a patient is up moving around, a gradient compression garment is needed. TEDS come in all lengths, knee high, thigh high as well as waist high. For your diagnosis, I would recommend you stare with a mild medical compression which is 15-20 mmHg compression. A knee high garment would not be effective. A thigh high or waist high garment is appropriate. Try the 15-20 mmHg compression to start (this would be the equivalent of the TEDS). If this is not adequate, then a 20-30 may be more appropriate. Remember, your physician should always be consulted.
Vanda

]]> By: Vanda Lancour http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-149 Vanda Lancour Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:18:43 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-149 Hi April, Depends on where the hole is located. First a tiny bit of clear nail polish. Yes, the old stand by. Then if it is somewhere unnoticable a little stretch stitch to close the hole might be good. Vanda Hi April,
Depends on where the hole is located. First a tiny bit of clear nail polish. Yes, the old stand by. Then if it is somewhere unnoticable a little stretch stitch to close the hole might be good.
Vanda

]]> By: April Gridley Tate http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-147 April Gridley Tate Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:20:58 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-147 Vanda I have brand new 30/40 Mediven panty hose and while I was adjusting them I put my finger through. Is there some techniqe for darning or repairing them? I don't want it to get any worse, so I quit wearing them. I have other ones, that also developed runs, these are new and are the best fitting. I have a small fortune invested in compression hose and am trying my best to be conservitive. REPAIR & RECYCLE :) is the new slogan at our house! Thank You! Sincerely April Vanda I have brand new 30/40 Mediven panty hose and while I was adjusting them I put my finger through. Is there some techniqe for darning or repairing them? I don’t want it to get any worse, so I quit wearing them. I have other ones, that also developed runs, these are new and are the best fitting.
I have a small fortune invested in compression hose and am trying my best to be conservitive. REPAIR & RECYCLE :) is the new slogan at our house!
Thank You! Sincerely April

]]> By: Vanda Lancour http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-106 Vanda Lancour Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:01:26 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-106 Hello and thank you for your comment. You can sleep in some compression stockings. 8-15 and 15-20 are acceptable. These are the approximate compression of the anti-embolism stockings they put on you in the hospital. Sleeping in compression stockings above 15-20 compression should be done only at a physicians order. Vanda Hello and thank you for your comment.
You can sleep in some compression stockings. 8-15 and 15-20 are acceptable. These are the approximate compression of the anti-embolism stockings they put on you in the hospital. Sleeping in compression stockings above 15-20 compression should be done only at a physicians order. Vanda

]]> By: Mrs Benoit http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-105 Mrs Benoit Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:35:22 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-105 Why is it suggested NOT to wear suppose while sleeping? Also does compression on the legs lead to veins being more prominant in the head ( the bluish veins next to the eyes/temple area) ? Why is it suggested NOT to wear suppose while sleeping?
Also does compression on the legs lead to veins being more prominant in the head ( the bluish veins next to the eyes/temple area) ?

]]> By: Joni Mackey http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-86 Joni Mackey Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:31:34 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-86 Would you please explain the compression numbers. I have Neurocardiogenic syncope and have been told to get TEDS, but have read that waist- high hose are better for this condition. Your comments please. Joni Mackey Would you please explain the compression numbers. I have Neurocardiogenic syncope and have been told to get TEDS, but have read that waist- high hose are better for this condition.

Your comments please.

Joni Mackey

]]> By: Vanda Lancour http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-65 Vanda Lancour Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:46:07 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-65 Hello, My first instinct is to tell you to call your physician to make sure of the compression he wants you to wear. I would suggest, with out any other health issues, a 20-30 mmHg compression support hose may be adequate and without know more of your physical attributes (height, weight, ankle and calf size) I cannot recommend a sock that would be appropriate for you. Also do you have any varicose veins, discoloration or anything not normal in the upper leg? Please call one of our Professional, Certified Fitters for assistance. Thank you, Vanda Hello,
My first instinct is to tell you to call your physician to make sure of the compression he wants you to wear. I would suggest, with out any other health issues, a 20-30 mmHg compression support hose may be adequate and without know more of your physical attributes (height, weight, ankle and calf size) I cannot recommend a sock that would be appropriate for you. Also do you have any varicose veins, discoloration or anything not normal in the upper leg? Please call one of our Professional, Certified Fitters for assistance. Thank you, Vanda

]]> By: Jack Brandrup http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-64 Jack Brandrup Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:42:23 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-64 I've been advised to wear support hose. I get some swelling around my ankle in the left leg. I've had pulmonary embolisms twice. Clots sluffing from my leg. My lower leg has dark veins and is ugly. I am on blood thinners for an artificial valve in my heart. I don't know what to buy. I've never been told I have any disease in my legs or at least I've never heard of a label put on what I have. Can you help? I’ve been advised to wear support hose. I get some swelling around my ankle in the left leg. I’ve had pulmonary embolisms twice. Clots sluffing from my leg. My lower leg has dark veins and is ugly. I am on blood thinners for an artificial valve in my heart. I don’t know what to buy. I’ve never been told I have any disease in my legs or at least I’ve never heard of a label put on what I have. Can you help?

]]> By: Vanda Lancour http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-58 Vanda Lancour Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:53:58 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-58 Hi Larry, You are correct. One pair should last 4-6 months. Additional pairs would extend the length of time before you re-order. Compression socks just sitting in the box do have a very long shelf life. If your compression socks become easier to put on, it is time to re-order. Thanks, Vanda Hi Larry,

You are correct. One pair should last 4-6 months. Additional pairs would extend the length of time before you re-order. Compression socks just sitting in the box do have a very long shelf life. If your compression socks become easier to put on, it is time to re-order.

Thanks, Vanda

]]> By: Larry Coons http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/about-vanda-lancour-claascp-cmf/#comment-48 Larry Coons Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:43:23 +0000 http://askvanda.wordpress.com/?page_id=8#comment-48 I don't understand the assumption regarding the compression socks wearing out in 4 to 6 months. Is there any where on the website that the assumption is explained? For example, I expect that if I purchased a pair of compression socks and they sat in the package from the store for six months that they would still be like new when opened. Is this correct? Or, if Ii purchased seven pairs of socks and changed each day, that the socks would wear longer than if I wore the same pair every day. Is this correct? Larry Coons 8/19/09 I don’t understand the assumption regarding the compression socks wearing out in 4 to 6 months. Is there any where on the website that the assumption is explained? For example, I expect that if I purchased
a pair of compression socks and they sat in the package from the store for six months that they would still be like new when opened. Is this correct? Or, if Ii purchased seven pairs of socks and changed each day, that the socks would wear longer than if I wore the same pair every day. Is this correct?

Larry Coons 8/19/09

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