I had a blood clot too when I was in the hospital - in my lung. Had to
wear the hose for several months - hated them. My husband
had to help me put them on every morning. I didn't have the strength it
took to do it. Hated them in the summer time especially.
I realize they are important, but.........
Janice
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To: <tmic-list@eskimo.com>
Subject: [TMIC] Fw: Swelling Feet
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From: c...@austin.rr.com
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:08:15
To: <pkeen...@yahoo.com>; <t...@eskimo.com>
Reply-To: c...@austin.rr.com
Subject: Swelling Feet
Priscilla...It seems like everyone with TM has a dominate side of their
body in terms of pain and other issues related to TM. Mine is my left and
it sounds like yours is the right side. I had to start wearing the hose
after I had a huge blood clot in my left leg. I also sleep with my feet
elevated. When I wake up in the mornings the skin is lose around my toes.
Then I put on my support hose and get dressed. When I take them off at
bedtime my ankles will start swelling. That is why I sleep with them
elevated.
The hose are very tight and difficult to put on (much harder than
pantyhose, I think :). I get the feet on first and then pull them up
around my thighs. At first it's difficult but it gets much easier after a
little practice. Hope that helps you....Cody in Austin
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