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Your channel, presentation, and content are wonderful! Can’t thank you enough. My wife is recovering from a life threatening car accident and in need of this information and techniques. Thank you!!
Kelly, I just ran across your videos relating to lymphedema, vein insufficiency.. You answered so many questions and suggestions for me. I have started a new plan to deal with my issues. .I feel I am beginning to see some improvement. Thank you so much for addressing Lymphedema. I get lots of "i don't really know" answers. Looking forward to more videos. Sylvia in Ohio.😀
Thank you for sharing this, Sylvia! I'm sorry you've had so much difficulty, but I'm so happy to hear you have found the videos helpful. Sending my best!
Your information on compression garments is very helpful. The doctor told me to get a compression stocking for the lymphedema in my legs and I was very confused, So I did not buy them. Now I need them for my legs. And I am out there looking for something. Thank you, for sharing this awesome information.
Thank you. The devices were compared by measurable parameters and we can use that to compare other brands. We will need socks with different properties as our family member improves or gets worse.
My 2 pairs of compression stockings are from Germany, and I had to be measured before an order was placed. I also purchased boots which I wear at night. These items were very expensive, costing over $2,000. Fortunately, my insurer covered a large portion of the overall cost.
Great info... one piece of advice, make sure the seam runs up the front and not under the foot... I was fitted by a lymphadema nurse and she chose them from Haddenham Healthcare (Australia). Unfortunately the seam is under the foot and all 3 pairs had the seam fail in about 1 month of wear. They were toeless because I have been barefoot for many years. After putting in a complaint I was told the seams failed because I didn't wear socks ov ever them. I only get funding to replace them every 2 yrs, the company were most unhelpful!!! BI paid a seamstress to reinforce the seams with webbed tape, something I should not have had to do. 1 month = pathetic for something somexpensive. When time is up and I can get funding to replace them... Haddenham Healthcare will NOT be chosen again. I put in a report to the funding body too. They do make a noticable difference although having permanent menopause I hate having hot legs.
Excellent content, clear audio. Thank you. Also, as a side note, I only listened to this because your very attractive, so make sure to thank your parents for anon well done. Signing off, single man with a crush in Miami. 🤩
I had to go through a 10-week treatment of leg wrapping to get my legs back to a normal size. Almost 13 liters of fluid came off each leg. $700 stockings and $1,500 for a home pump machine and still struggling with it. Frustrating.
@@melissapaige4945 I found a lymphedema clinic locally that had OTs specialized in this treatment. Insurance required a referral from my PCP to get started.
Thank you, I am a new here. How many months do socks ast ? I have Ruematiod Arthritis and was told I need either compression socks or I have to wear an ankle brace. I am toying on compression socks. Does the 20-30 or 30-40 matter.?
Thank you, Kelly! You mention compression stockings last four to six months. Is this based on daily use? If I buy seven pair and wear each pair only once per week, will they last seven times as long? Thanks for your help.
I have been wearing compression anti embolism thigh high stockings (doctor prescribed for vericose veins) for almost 2 weeks. I finally got a Jobst large donner to help me put the stockings on as it was impossible (for me) without a donner. My stockings (Ames Walker) have a gusset that I have assumed should be on the inner thigh of each leg but I just saw a pair of anti embolism stockings that shows the gusset on the front of each thigh. I've tried to get an answer as to which is the correct way to put the gusset but have not had any luck. Will you please give me your opinion? Thank you and thank you for your excellent videos.
Question: How do you keep the stockings from cutting into the skin at the intersection of the ankle and leg? Pulling the stockings up often does not work.
Can you discuss open toe vs closed toe? Is there a medical reason for one over the other? The open toe is probably cooler, but that band around the foot looks problematic. Another tourniquet point? Thank you.
My doctor told me to wear open toed after foot surgery, my whole foot including the toes are swelling but the toes can bearly handle being touched right now let alone compressed. My doctor gave me a size medium based upon my shoe size and we thought we were going to have to cut it off because it was like a tourniquet, I've learned that each brand measures/sizes a little differently but in the brand that he sent me home with, I should have been wearing an XL. With the right size, it can get a little tight but it's not a tourniquet issue. elevating and icing also helps with swelling.
What compression stocking for people with short leg between knee and foot? I find the ones I've tried on too long, and fitter doesn't advise I use them. Can I roll them up somehow?
How can stockings - whatever they are cost as much as the prices shown? Then, to say they need to be replaced every 4-6 months is an outrage.... These manufacturers and outlets are making a mint at the expense of those ordinary people that really need them. Your videos are great, very informative and this is not a blast at you........but seriously....how can these people get away with quoting prices that are effectively out if reach of those ordinary people that really need them. I would guess that it isn't only in the US....other Western countries will more than likely do the same......somebody needs to get a grip on this highway robbery.
@@claranumberone You’ll need to find a local occupational therapist who specializes in lymphedema. They will do a thorough measurement of your extremity and will put the order in.
hello I had friend who is lymphedema patient, and the right whole leg swollen bigger than the other one. what is the best kind of compression stockings fit here??
I don't know if it is the shape of my legs or something else, but the compression stockings, whether knee or thigh length, always roll down and end up cutting off circulation. Any recommendations?
Seeing a certified lymphedema therapist may help. Even if a more intensive complete decongestive therapy is not needed, a CLT can help you and your physician find the appropriate compression garment(s). Rolling is common with ready-to-wear, circular knit compression knee highs & thigh highs. 5 cm wide silicone border is necessary. But if you have lipedema, a lot of adiposity due to obesity, a wide upper calf, a very "cone shaped" lower leg or thigh, a custom, flat-knit compression garment will likely be your best option. Seeing a PT-CLT or OT-CLT is essential for assessing your leg swelling, helping differentiate your edema issue, and work with you on a treatment plan. Your physician can write up a referral to see this type of physical or occupational therapist who specializes in the assessment & treatment of edema disorders. Garments that roll down and then dig into soft tissue like a thin circumferential band that becomes like a tourniquet. This can reverse the compression gradient (higher compression at the top of the knee high or thigh high). This can worsen edema condition, cause increased swelling below that rolled area, create a wound/skin injury, eventually cause lymphatic injury to area immediately under the rolled garment area over time. A poorly fitting garment (ready-to-wear and custom) can cause more problems and over time create more serious irreversible problems. See a CLT! Find a CLT that is experienced in customized garment fitting who also has a good working relationship with certified garment fitters (as durable medical equipment vendor at medical supply store). This video is excellent! Watch it through.
Man how are some people able to afford to replace garments when one you are on a fixed income and insurance doesn't pay one dimw for them. Plus if you are big person and you need pantyhose type and gloves and arm sleeves and torso garments that would cost a fortune. Most off the shelf don't work and a pair of custom pantyhose cost a 1000 dollars and one needs at least 2 pair so when is drying from washing . Who can afford that especially when you need custom for everything that would take alot of money every year year.
have a look at compression sports wear, both tops (rugby players use them) and also running leggings types, just make sure they are coression fit. I have thermal compression tops, (originally designed for rugby) by canterbury, other brands are available :) Horse riding socks are also very good of you need calf length, just check they are compression fit.
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing. I have LIPEDEMA not lymphedema do you have thoughts or recomendation on anything over the counter that may have a wider range of sizing OTC as with this condition there is size disparity . Having small ankles, going to wider calves and then hips (of those hips and thighs). Or is custome really the only option and which types or brands have legging styles as the hips and things always cause rolled down in the thigh highs
hello doctor kelly iam physiotherapist i want to know what does class 1or 2 or 3 refer to does it mean compression degree or size of sleeve or type of sleeve as i misunderstand this point and thanks in advance
I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT MINE GOT THEM OFF OF AMAZON. BUT THEY MAKE MY TOES STING. AND SOMETIMES MY FEET CRAMP. I DO TAKE THEM OFF EVERY 2 DAYS. BUT WHEN I DONT WEAR THEM MY FEET REMAIN SWOLLEN. MINE ARE KNEE HIGH. IM TIRED OF MY TOES STINGING
hi can l get those compression garments I have left side mastectomy and moderate lymphedema of arm and fingers please let me know the place where these garments present because in my country not avaliable
