@drwass2, @minnmitzi, @3dogs, and all... Yes, I surely have tried compression stockings. I love them! They helped me so much for years, with multiple benefits... RLS help-I even loved wearing them at night the most! With edema, with leg stregth and walking, standing, steps, every aspect of using my legs and body...
Sadly, I have pretty severe arthritis in my body, beginning with hands, fingers, wrists and including all my joints. I also have fibromyalgia and a bunch of fatigue and weakness. I simply got so I was unable to put them on at all, or even get them off. It became impossible with pain, frustration, fear and anger at my body deteriation and at not being able to use one of the best tools available for my health. I even ordered lighter strength, some with side zippers... no good. So, I gave them up and still feel frustration not able to solve the problem.

I live alone. With my angel kitty. She's wonderful, great companion and friend, but unable to help with this. I have a son, disabled, across the street... we help each other now that I'm more disabled as well. But that's not for him. He actually found wearing the Marlins Baseball team players socks he buys on their website are great compressions socks he's able to get on and off and help his pain greatly. He wears them every day!

If you know a way to resolve this issue, please help me... I've stopped looking as it's emotionally a struggle to be disappointed.. sounds nuts, but it is.

Thanks for the suggestion!
Blessings, Elizabeth