Do leg compression sleeves help neuropathy

Posted by sstockton @sstockton, Jul 11 1:33pm

I have been going to PT for back pain and balance. I have neuropathy in my feet and legs possibly from lower back issues. I do not have diabetes. They started using full leg compression sleeves and it seems to help for a little while after use. I see some you can purchase and wondered if it would help to use at home?

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Welcome @sstockton, I only have numbness with my neuropathy and have to wear compression socks for lymphedema in my legs. It doesn’t with my neuropathy but may help others. Hopefully other members can share their experience wearing compression socks.

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I have a non-diabetic neuropathy in my legs and it does help when my leg pain the compressive socks or compressive slaves it helps with my fiber a little fiber neuropathy in my legs it helps with the pain yes it helps for me you can buy them on Amazon or you can buy them on T-Mobile or you can buy them at the store it's cheaper cheaper to buy them on Amazon or on T-Mobile

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Compression stocking are ordered to prevent blood clots.

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Everyone is different and neuropathy can originate from a number of causes. Being unsure of your complete medical situation, your primary health practitioner can best answer how to proceed. Leg compression which uses conpressed air sleeves to compress & relax lower legs feels great no natter what; it stimulates circulation, which assists the removal of fluid build up in the legs. Some types of lower leg numbness may be relieved by this compression, but only temporarily.

My suggestion is to speak with your physical therapist and your PCP in seeking their advice as how best to proceed. I personally use Mojo knee high compression stockings. They compress to the standard 20mm of mercury, which is a widely accepted standard. They cost between $8.00-$11.00 per pair on Amazon, depending on sale days and after myself having tried similar brands, these only appear to cone in black, but they are well made and seem to hold up after continuous washing on the normal wash cycle, along with my other laundry..

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@kenhassen

Everyone is different and neuropathy can originate from a number of causes. Being unsure of your complete medical situation, your primary health practitioner can best answer how to proceed. Leg compression which uses conpressed air sleeves to compress & relax lower legs feels great no natter what; it stimulates circulation, which assists the removal of fluid build up in the legs. Some types of lower leg numbness may be relieved by this compression, but only temporarily.

My suggestion is to speak with your physical therapist and your PCP in seeking their advice as how best to proceed. I personally use Mojo knee high compression stockings. They compress to the standard 20mm of mercury, which is a widely accepted standard. They cost between $8.00-$11.00 per pair on Amazon, depending on sale days and after myself having tried similar brands, these only appear to cone in black, but they are well made and seem to hold up after continuous washing on the normal wash cycle, along with my other laundry..

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Thank you for your response. I have just started therapy and my PT has been using the compression air sleeves after my therapy sessions. They feel so good I thought I would try to purchase some. I just wondered if using them has helped others. I do have the stockings but at the moment it is 120+ where I live. I plan to start using them again when things cool down.

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I use the compression socks and I think they work at least I have little burning/tingling in my feet. They aid in blood flow that helps with oxygenation of the blood that I understand helps with the neuropathy. I also pay a lot of attention to my diet in reducing the amount of sugar. I know from experience that food with sugar; any pastries, dried fruit, no candy at all can make it worse. I do eat carbohydrates but try to stick to complex ones they absorb slower. I also eat the carbos and fruit along with the vegetables and not separate. I know it seems strange but I now have fewer issues. I do have what I call scratchy toes and a thick feeling in my feet but no loss of feeling.

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Thank you for your response. I also have tingly toes and feet but no loss of feeling. I do use the compression socks but at the moment with the heat I have not. I go to PT and they use the compression sleeves and it seems to help some so I just wondered if the sleeves helped others.

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Is the PT for the tingly toes or…?

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@mikeandtina

Is the PT for the tingly toes or…?

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PT is for my back which might be the cause of my feet. I also have some circulation issues. The sleeves might help with both.

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I try to use the air compression sleeves from my waist to my toes. Life Time Fitness has these or one can purchase. They have been very effective and the use of them has been felt in minimizing my pain. They are a great tool to use

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