Thanks for the response. Right when I hit SEND, I remembered you didn’t use the stocking, but thanks for the info on the pants, may be heading to Costco!!
Charles, I too have pain in my feet. I use several things to deal with it but I just read on this thread someone mentioned Ben gay I believe. I personally can't handle that smell but I can handle Lidocaine 4% lotion on my feet which pretty much numbs my feet and takes away all of the pain. Perhaps you could consider this
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@charlesbrown. I’ve worn them for a few months but only just now realized they actually make my SFN worse. I have burning sensations, tingling, numbness and pain and I noticed when I switched back to regular cotton dress socks for work my feet instantly felt better. Not a lot, but enough to tell the compression socks weren’t helping. Your mileage may vary, right? Good luck!
My peripheral neuropathy makes my feet so cold and anything that squeezes them like tight shoes or compression stockings just makes it worse. I know they help a lot of people, but in my case I have to stay away from them wishing you all the best.
Bcool123
I tried compression socks - ripped them off in less than a minute, couldn't stand the squeezing.
I am small and I bought the large so they wouldn't be too tight but they were any way.
Peggy
My peripheral neuropathy makes my feet so cold and anything that squeezes them like tight shoes or compression stockings just makes it worse. I know they help a lot of people, but in my case I have to stay away from them wishing you all the best.
Bcool123
bcool123 - You are right!! I have numbness all the time, feet and lower legs always feel heavy and I feel like I have tight socks on all the time. I think many of us feel that tight squeeze feeling. My ankles were swelling so my wife got me compression socks. Just what I needed! So, I tried them anyway for 2 days. No good. Glad she got me just 2 pairs.
Hi @smueller19, I saw you started a new discussion on compression socks for neuropathy but thought I would respond in this existing discussion on the same topic so that you can read what others have shared. If you click the link below for the discussion it will take you to the beginning so that you can read what other members have shared.
I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy which was diagnosed in 2016 but I've had it since I was in my late 40s. I'm 80 now. Not too long after I was diagnosed with neuropathy I was also diagnosed with lymphedema and my prescribed treatment was to wear compression that go up to just below the knee and rated at 20 to 30 mmhg. They don't help my neuropathy symptoms at all. In fact it's just like having your leg squeezed all day long and it does feel good to take them off at night. That said, they are doing what they are designed to do, help blood flow and keep fluids from remaining in your legs by pushing them up and out of the legs. I did buy a pair of 15 to 20 mmgh compression socks that feel better but I know think they help with the lymphedema issue for me.
I think you might want to talk with your doctor or a cardiologist to see what compression they would recommend for you based on your symptoms and other possible medical factors.
Hi @smueller19, I saw you started a new discussion on compression socks for neuropathy but thought I would respond in this existing discussion on the same topic so that you can read what others have shared. If you click the link below for the discussion it will take you to the beginning so that you can read what other members have shared.
I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy which was diagnosed in 2016 but I've had it since I was in my late 40s. I'm 80 now. Not too long after I was diagnosed with neuropathy I was also diagnosed with lymphedema and my prescribed treatment was to wear compression that go up to just below the knee and rated at 20 to 30 mmhg. They don't help my neuropathy symptoms at all. In fact it's just like having your leg squeezed all day long and it does feel good to take them off at night. That said, they are doing what they are designed to do, help blood flow and keep fluids from remaining in your legs by pushing them up and out of the legs. I did buy a pair of 15 to 20 mmgh compression socks that feel better but I know think they help with the lymphedema issue for me.
I think you might want to talk with your doctor or a cardiologist to see what compression they would recommend for you based on your symptoms and other possible medical factors.
Thank you so much for providing previous info concerning compression hose/socks. I had compression hose from a previous surgery and my husband had new unworn compression socks for travel. Both help the stabbing pain around my ankles and decreased the capillary breakage. When I put them on, I feel almost immediate relief. I am looking to buy more in different colors and was not sure of the correct compression amount. Thanks again for your help..
Thank you so much for providing previous info concerning compression hose/socks. I had compression hose from a previous surgery and my husband had new unworn compression socks for travel. Both help the stabbing pain around my ankles and decreased the capillary breakage. When I put them on, I feel almost immediate relief. I am looking to buy more in different colors and was not sure of the correct compression amount. Thanks again for your help..
If you are like me, I really struggled putting them on daily until I found out that they make some with zippers on the side and it made a world of difference. Here's the ones I use and bought on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/TheraMagicTM-Compression-20-30mmHg-Graduated-Zippered/dp/B0BG7GY8VN. I'm sure you can find lower compression ones also. They also make open toe versions if you like those better. I have a couple of pairs of them but have to wear socks over them in the winter.
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@charlesbrown. I’ve worn them for a few months but only just now realized they actually make my SFN worse. I have burning sensations, tingling, numbness and pain and I noticed when I switched back to regular cotton dress socks for work my feet instantly felt better. Not a lot, but enough to tell the compression socks weren’t helping. Your mileage may vary, right? Good luck!
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3 ReactionsCompression socks have been my savers, I even wear them to sleep. When I don't use them for a few hours, my numbness feels stronger.
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1 ReactionMy peripheral neuropathy makes my feet so cold and anything that squeezes them like tight shoes or compression stockings just makes it worse. I know they help a lot of people, but in my case I have to stay away from them wishing you all the best.
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4 Reactionsbcool123 - You are right!! I have numbness all the time, feet and lower legs always feel heavy and I feel like I have tight socks on all the time. I think many of us feel that tight squeeze feeling. My ankles were swelling so my wife got me compression socks. Just what I needed! So, I tried them anyway for 2 days. No good. Glad she got me just 2 pairs.
Hi @smueller19, I saw you started a new discussion on compression socks for neuropathy but thought I would respond in this existing discussion on the same topic so that you can read what others have shared. If you click the link below for the discussion it will take you to the beginning so that you can read what other members have shared.
--- Neuropathy - Do Compression Stockings Help?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-25/
I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy which was diagnosed in 2016 but I've had it since I was in my late 40s. I'm 80 now. Not too long after I was diagnosed with neuropathy I was also diagnosed with lymphedema and my prescribed treatment was to wear compression that go up to just below the knee and rated at 20 to 30 mmhg. They don't help my neuropathy symptoms at all. In fact it's just like having your leg squeezed all day long and it does feel good to take them off at night. That said, they are doing what they are designed to do, help blood flow and keep fluids from remaining in your legs by pushing them up and out of the legs. I did buy a pair of 15 to 20 mmgh compression socks that feel better but I know think they help with the lymphedema issue for me.
I think you might want to talk with your doctor or a cardiologist to see what compression they would recommend for you based on your symptoms and other possible medical factors.
Thank you so much for providing previous info concerning compression hose/socks. I had compression hose from a previous surgery and my husband had new unworn compression socks for travel. Both help the stabbing pain around my ankles and decreased the capillary breakage. When I put them on, I feel almost immediate relief. I am looking to buy more in different colors and was not sure of the correct compression amount. Thanks again for your help..
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Helpful -
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1 ReactionIf you are like me, I really struggled putting them on daily until I found out that they make some with zippers on the side and it made a world of difference. Here's the ones I use and bought on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/TheraMagicTM-Compression-20-30mmHg-Graduated-Zippered/dp/B0BG7GY8VN. I'm sure you can find lower compression ones also. They also make open toe versions if you like those better. I have a couple of pairs of them but have to wear socks over them in the winter.