Mediven Hose Reviews
Choosing which brand of support hose to buy can be confusing. If your doctor recommends support stockings but doesn’t specify a brand, you may find yourself wondering whether which popular brand — such as Sigvaris, Jobst, Juzo, or Mediven — is best. For many users, hearing from other support hose wearers offers the most valuable perspective. Here are what users say about Mediven hose, available online.
One user states: “I have used these support hose for three years now and they have performed as I would expect. I decided to find an on-line location to purchase them and could not be more pleased . . . I will be buying the same product again.”
Of the Mediven Elegance Knee High 20-30mmHg, one user notes: “These hose cost a bit more. After trying the bargains, I will only buy the quality ones in the future. These control the swelling and pain in my legs. That relief is priceless.”
Of the Mediven Elegance Pantyhose 20-30mmHg, one flight attendant reports: “I have been wearing the Mediven Elegance Pantyhose 20-30 mmHg to work for many years. I’m an international flight attendant; these compression pantyhose make a huge difference for me and the way my legs feel! I no longer have aching legs when I come off a long flight. Also, they are very durable and come in fashionable shades. I have tried other brands but Mediven are the best!”
When it comes to Mediven Active Dress Socks for Men 20-30mmHg, one Mediven hose user finds: “Easy on. Stay up. Feet stay dry. Comfortable. Easy to wash and stay in shape after repeated washing.”
Another satisfied customer says of the same product: “Wonderful stuff! I never thought it could be this stylish and useful. Need to buy more.”
Mediven hose has recently added a Sheer & Soft line. Here’s what one user says: “These hose are soft and sheer. They are easy to put on and the overall feel is great. The wide band is an improvement over the last ones I purchased two years ago.”
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Support Panty Hose: What to Buy
Has your doctor or nurse told you that you should wear support panty hose for your circulatory or vein problem? If so, making a choice from the dizzying array of options available online or at your local drugstore often proves incredibly confusing. Let’s break down your options so you can make the best support hose choice for your aching legs.
Brand
Some popular brands of support panty hose include Sigvaris, Juzo, Mediven, and Jobst. Specialty maternity support hose are also available for pregnant women.
Compression Level
Support panty hose are made of tight, elastic fibers that help squeeze the veins in your legs and improve blood flow. The first thing you should find out from your doctor is the compression level of support panty hose you need. The compression level indicates how tightly the fibers squeeze your legs. Light compression is 8-15 mmHg; other support levels are 15-20 mmHg; 20-30 mmHg; 30-40 mmHg; and 40-50 mmHg +. Higher compression levels require a doctor’s prescription; up to 20 mmHg can be purchased online or from a drugstore or pharmacy.
Length
Support panty hose are often available in thigh high and knee high lengths. Your doctor may offer some suggestions on which length works best for you. Some studies have shown that knee high varieties work just as well as thigh highs, and they’re easier for people to get on and off.
Color and Thickness
In many cases, support pantyhose come in a variety of colors and thicknesses, as well as support levels and lengths. Brands such as Sigvaris offer color choices such as black, navy, white, and terracotta as well as the more traditional nude or beige colors.
These options should give you some direction when it comes to choosing support hosiery. Your doctor may offer some suggestions on brand, length, and compression level, but when it comes to color choices, it’s up to you!
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Maternity Hose: Maternity Hose Supports Tired Pregnancy Legs
In an ideal world, pregnancy would mean only rest and relaxation while you nurture the little one growing within you. The reality is that many pregnant women experience no respite from their daily duties during pregnancy, and the constant motion can leave pregnant women with tired, aching legs at the end of the day. The good news is that maternity hose is a little-known weapon against pregnancy leg pain.
How does it work? The tight, supportive fibers of maternity hose (like those manufactured by Sigvaris, Mediven, Juzo, and Jobst) squeeze against the veins in your legs. This allows blood to circulate more easily and makes it less likely that you’ll develop varicose and spider veins. Varicose and spider veins often develop during a woman’s pregnancy.
Hairstylists, teachers, nurses, or other professions that have you on your feet all day can be especially tiresome when you’re carrying the 25 or so extra pregnancy pounds. Pregnant women in these types of professions often find that maternity hose can relieve their tired, aching legs.
And don’t worry – maternity support stockings come in a variety of styles, colors, and compression levels to fit your fashion needs. Knee high and thigh high length stockings are available, as well as casual and dress socks.
Examples of maternity hose include the following:
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Knee High Support Hose: Knee High Support Hose Gives Wearers a Leg Up on Vein Support
Sometimes less is more, especially when it comes to support hose. A recent study published in the February 2009 issue of the journal Clinical Nurse Specialist found that knee high support hose were more comfortable, easier to use, less expensive, and less likely to cause leg ulcers and other problems in the wearers.
Sigvaris, Juzo, Jobst, and Mediven all offer popular brands of knee high support hose in a variety of support levels from light compression to firm compression. Before you buy knee length support stockings, though, be sure you talk to your doctor. He or she may recommend certain brands or tightness levels (also called compression levels, measured in mmHg).
Other examples of knee high support hose include:
To use knee high support hose, you may need to measure the length of your legs and the circumference around the calf to ensure you’re getting a good fit. These kinds of support legwear are available for purchase online or at retailers such as CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, or your local drugstore or pharmacy.
When you wear your knee high support stockings, you’ll probably want to buy two pairs – one to wear and one to wash. When you remove your stockings at the end of the day, wash them out gently by hand (or follow the manufacturer’s instructions for caring for your stockings). Avoid putting lotion on your legs right before wearing the knee high support hose – doing so could damage the elastic fibers and make them sag and droop. It’s also a good idea to take off all jewelry when removing or putting on your support stockings because rings and bracelets can snag the delicate fibers.
If you have mobility or arthritis problems, using a device called a stocking donner can make putting on knee high support hose easier.
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