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Comment on What does mmHg compression mean? by Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:58:42 +0000

Hi Mary, Compression stockings are not measured in Denier. They are measured in mmHg. That is millimeters of mercury (as in atmospheric pressure) exerted at the ankle. If you will call one of our Certified Fitters, they will guide you to stockings whic will cover you varicose veins. Thanks!

Comment on What a Difference a Compression Stocking Can Make! by Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:56:01 +0000

Hi Nancy,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments. However, we usually do not recommend wearing 20-30 compression at night. Perhaps, if you are buying them larger than you actually wear, you are really getting a 15-20 compression which are ok to wear at night. Any way, we are so pleased you let us know how much they have helped in you life.

Comment on What a Difference a Compression Stocking Can Make! by Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:33:09 +0000

What great comments and medical info on the affects of support hoses. I started wearing my 20-30 relief support thigh high hoses after having spider veins treated with lasers and have not taken them off since. I wear them at night and my mild leg tickles went away. I also have a meniscus on my left knee that is painful sometimes when walking and that does not occur anymore. I can’t say enough about them.

Yes, I will wear them the rest of my life. I also picked up some of the sexy black thigh high ones too. I get them big enough so they reach almost to my groin. The thigh high ones stay up great and bathroom visits are a breeze.

Nancy S

Comment on What does mmHg compression mean? by Mary

Mary — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:40:35 +0000

I do need support tights, but I want to make sure that they cover my existing varicose veins as well as preventing deterioration. I cannot see any denier information on any of the brands of tights I have seen advertised. Can you help?

Comment on New Year’s Resolution for a Healthier You by Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:34:47 +0000

Hi Sue,
I am sure it does feel like you are going camping, but I bet your legs feel so much better! Thanks for sharing!

Comment on New Year’s Resolution for a Healthier You by Susan Kuckhahn

Susan Kuckhahn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:20:25 +0000

I have the metal frame stocking donner and couldn’t get them on without it since I had hip surgery. I added some crocheted “ropes” to the handles for extensions, as I’ve had instructions not to bend at the hips more than 90 degrees. I need to take this and my shoe horn/doffer to the pool whenever I go for a workout so I need to carry an extra bag–someone asked me if I was going camping?!! HA!! Sue

Comment on Juzo Slippie Gator Instructions by New Year’s Resolution for a Healthier You « Ask Vanda Weblog

New Year’s Resolution for a Healthier You « Ask Vanda Weblog — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:11:27 +0000

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New Year’s Resolution for a Halthier You « Ask Vanda Weblog — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:42:41 +0000

Comment on Differences Between Edema And Lymphedema by Vanda Lancour

Vanda Lancour — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:17:37 +0000

Hi Sue,
Just ask your questions here. We are specialists in our field. If we do not know, we know where to go to get the answers. There are probably many people who have your same problem and want to know.

Comment on Differences Between Edema And Lymphedema by Sue

Sue — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:37:43 +0000

I wish there was somewher i could email questions about Lymphedema