If you're experiencing the symptoms of a vein condition, chances are you'll spend a period of time wearing compression stockings. We've shared 5 tips that make putting them on easier...but what about taking them off? If they are stockings with a higher compression or if it's in the heat of the summer, it can be even more difficult. That's why we've assembled tips for getting them off more quickly and easily.

The amazing invention of the compression stocking will do wonders to reduce the symptoms of a vein condition. Designed to help your legs improve circulation and blood flow, it’s easy to celebrate their simplicity...until you go to put them on. Quite a few people hopped around on one foot or laid down on their beds with a foot in the air, only to realize how tight they really are. They are designed to compress your leg veins, firmly but not painfully, and as such, can be a challenge to don. Here are 5 step-by-step guides, along with a video demonstrations, for getting them on correctly so that you can wear them comfortably all day.

I hear lots of questions every day about compression stockings. Why does my insurance company require me to wear them? Do they really work? What are the different types? How do I find the right size? Can you help me put them on? Do I have to use compression stockings or will ace bandages work? Those questions, and more, are what inspired our latest eBook: “What’s the Skinny on Compression Stockings?” Designed to answer those questions and more, this eBook is an excellent resource for anyone who has been or is considering wearing compression stockings.

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If you deal with leg problems due to a vein circulation condition, wearing compression stockings can greatly reduce your symptoms. The most common symptoms of a vein condition are aching, uncomfortable legs and an overall feeling of fatigue. These symptoms are worse at the end of the day and are the result of inflammation buildup due to stagnant blood flow.

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If you are one of the 30 million Americans currently affected by diabetes, you have to constantly worry about your insulin, blood-glucose levels, diet, your feet, getting an infection, and your circulation. People with diabetes know that it affects their circulation and ability to fight infection. It can even result in their biggest fear: losing their foot or leg and being handicapped. They often tell me the story of a family member with diabetes who lost their leg. They are deathly afraid of this, and they don’t want it to happen to them.  So the question is: how is diabetes related to vein conditions? The following is based on my perspective as a cardiovascular surgeon and vein care specialist who regularly sees people with diabetes and circulation problems.  

When it comes to compression stockings, there are a few factors to take into consideration, like finding the most comfortable pair... which is the key to using them. The main issues preventing comfort are: toe-less or not, the length (knee high, thigh high, pantyhose), compression strength, tightly fitted, and type of material. Finding a pair that meets your needs on these key parameters will allow you to reap the full benefits of compression stockings. This guide is based off what I have observed with patients over the years to help you figure out which ones are the right fit for you! With so many stocking options, doing your own research on line and reading reviews is crucial to picking the right one based on what your comfort needs are.