<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BillMorrow:
When flying and working (I work on my feet for long hours), I wear knee high support stockings with ~30mm of compression. I would suggest stockings with a similar level of compression for anyone on any flights over 90 minutes.
For long haul flights, I suggest wearing this type of stockings during the flight and for 12-24 hours after arrival (including while asleep).
From your description of your mother's problem, I would strongly suggest she be evaluated by her physician.</font>
Great Advice, I too wear the compression socks after a podiatrist asked if my family had a history of vericose viens. We did, he suggested some support socks. I laughed and said no way at my age (30 then) I'm not wearing support socks. On a whim I did try them and they are terrific! Highly recommended. The brand I wear is Jobst.
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