Neuropathy of Feet and Legs - What amount of compression is best?

Every one is different but I like the least compression but I don't have neuropathy, just tired legs...good luck !

I’d agree with @casey1329

Everyone is different, and if you’ve had neuropathy for a long time and/or other chronic pain, your nervous system might be sensitive to the stimuli. It might help to be cautious and start with a lower amount of compression—maybe just order something from Amazon and see if you like the sensation first before investing in something more serious.

The medical grade compression can get really expensive.

I made the mistake of getting the highest amount of compression tights as recommended by my neurology PA after I got a diagnosis of POTS. And it made my symptoms way worse (including neuropathy), which is not what’s supposed to happen.

I might have been able to tolerate it if I started with less compression, but I really didn’t like it so didn’t feel it was worth it for me to try to work my way up. But that’s just me, and I’m very particular about the feel of socks or other things on my feet and legs.

I found that if I sprinle baby powder on my leg first it's a lot easier to pull on the stocking.

I use the Vive sock aid. Amazon $16. It really helps getting the compression socks on.
30 to 40 mmHg is just too much for me. I use 15 to 30.
I rub my feet and calves with a petrolatum based lotion to keep the skin supple.

me too. i don't like wearing socks unless i go out. and that includes shoes. i've always been this way.

I hope you’re all aware that compression socks are not intended to treat peripheral neuropathy! They offer muscle support and can reduce leg and low back fatigue but they essentially do nothing for PN.

That is a great point @jenatsky. I definitely wouldn't be wearing them if I didn't have lymphedema along with my peripheral neuropathy except maybe for a long plane ride.

The compression socks that I wear are very light
15-20 from BOMBAS. They are very comfortable and do not bind or roll at the top which is below the knees.

Sadly my RX requires 20 to 30 mmgh compression.

Besides CRPS and SFN I also have inflow outflow disease and learned compression socks are not good for me. I have an adjustable bed and have the foot of my bed raised almost 60 degrees. My diuretic didn't touch fluid in feet but spending the night with them in the air has my slim ankles and feet back!