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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 24, 2019 17:14:33 GMT
When we were flying back from Spain last September (direct flight which was about 14 hours) my legs were giving me fits. I couldn't get comfortable (could be because we were in economy class). Anyway we're going to Europe again in 3 weeks and I dread those flights. Will compression socks help? Give me the pros and cons. Thanks!
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 24, 2019 17:25:36 GMT
I think they help. A lot. The pros are that your shoes still fit when you arrive and your legs don’t ache. The con is that they look dorky with capris or a skirt. I bought mine from amazon.
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Post by MichyM on Aug 24, 2019 17:27:28 GMT
I hate that! I always wear compression socks when I fly now since my ankles and feet swell to the point where after one trip I could not get my shoes back on to deplane! Don't go for the piddly ones, go for the stronger ones. I use these ones: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6PAQ8F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1That said, I still get that "creepy" feeling inside my legs, I'd liken it to what I know about RLS. Getting up and stretching my calves (especially) and legs for 5-10 minutes every 2 hours helps a lot. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 24, 2019 17:29:25 GMT
I think they help. A lot. The pros are that your shoes still fit when you arrive and your legs don’t ache. The con is that they look dorky with capris or a skirt. I bought mine from amazon. I have very light weight *travel pants* that I wear on flights. They make it feel almost like light weight pajamas. The flight is overnight so at least I'm comfortable from that perspective. REI has some on sale for $20 so I think I'll go there and get a pair. |
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Post by MichyM on Aug 24, 2019 17:43:30 GMT
I think they help. A lot. The pros are that your shoes still fit when you arrive and your legs don’t ache. The con is that they look dorky with capris or a skirt. I bought mine from amazon. I have very light weight *travel pants* that I wear on flights. They make it feel almost like light weight pajamas. The flight is overnight so at least I'm comfortable from that perspective. REI has some on sale for $20 so I think I'll go there and get a pair. Check their compression rate. I found that 15-20 mmHg didn't help, I wear socks rated 20-30mmHg. They're worth it IMO. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 24, 2019 17:55:43 GMT
I have very light weight *travel pants* that I wear on flights. They make it feel almost like light weight pajamas. The flight is overnight so at least I'm comfortable from that perspective. REI has some on sale for $20 so I think I'll go there and get a pair. Check their compression rate. I found that 15-20 mmHg didn't help, I wear socks rated 20-30mmHg. They're worth it IMO. Will do! Thanks! ETA: They are 20-30%! |
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Post by milocat on Aug 24, 2019 19:30:59 GMT
Yes they help. I had first got the 15-20 from the drug store. Then after I got the vein done in my foot I got the 20-30, even better. Get the knee highs. Wear them the first day after your flight or any long days even, if it's cool enough to wear pants and shoes.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 24, 2019 19:37:41 GMT
I have very light weight *travel pants* that I wear on flights. They make it feel almost like light weight pajamas. The flight is overnight so at least I'm comfortable from that perspective. REI has some on sale for $20 so I think I'll go there and get a pair. Check their compression rate. I found that 15-20 mmHg didn't help, I wear socks rated 20-30mmHg. They're worth it IMO. Yeah DH’s doctor recommends the higher compression as well. |
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