Compression Socks

[Kat]

Hi Mataribot! I HATE compression socks. For over a year I had to wear really tight compression all the way up to my thighs. I don't think I would have been able to handle it except for Mr. Kat helping. Now, I am "suppose" to wear ones that go to my knees, only I don't wear them much unless I know I'll be on my feet for quite some time. I have one pair that is toeless (I hate the ones that squish my toes together!) and the compression isn't too harsh so I can put those on myself. I do have a contraption much like the one Fred linked to that worked for the thigh highs and also for the tighter compression knee highs. Even with that though, they are a pain to put on (but it does help). I basically told the doctor that I would probably wear a lighter compression but that if it was too difficult to put on, I probably wouldn't wear them so that's how I got the lighter compression ones. For me now, the lighter ones help and I've learned what will cause me to have a "bad legs" day, so I actually will tough it out and put on the "socks of torture". As Caroline mentioned, you can get gloves. They help with gripping to pull them up, but I didn't notice them helping all that much with getting them on. I don't have arthritis in my hands, but I do have an injury that prevents me from having a good grip so that's why I'd recommend trying the one Fred linked.