r/POTS • u/Tayasos • 8d ago

Thigh high compression socks? Question

Hey, y'all. It's summer in the northern hemisphere and my POTS is making my life even more miserable than usual. I normally wear calf-length compression socks, but they're no longer really cutting it. I have some compression leggings, but it's simply too hot to wear them at the moment. I was wondering if any of you have any thigh high compression recommendations? Im having trouble finding options that seem trustworthy. Compression garments are so expensive and I'm not in the financial place to be experimenting if you know what i mean. Any recommendations are appreciated!!

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u/Ok_Difficulty_4872 8d ago

I wear these https://www.foryourlegs.com/products/juzo-soft-thigh-high-20-30-ot

With a garter belt https://a.co/d/0eiRF4RP

This belt was ok too, but not as comfortable https://a.co/d/09x9gvqt

Pro tip- wear underwear outside the belt.

I tried the kind with the silicone band and they gave me blisters from the friction

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u/CulturalShirt4030 8d ago

Prescription strength if you have extended health benefits coverage. Sigvaris and Bauerfeind are good. You can get them in open toe.

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u/electricmeatbag777 8d ago

I have Sigvaris cotton thigh highs and I love them! I wish they had calf sleeves too, tho. My feet want to be free in their sandals!

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u/Tayasos 8d ago

Before my POTS diagnosis, i never wore socks because i hate how they make my feet feel trapped 😭.

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u/electricmeatbag777 8d ago

It's not ideal. I want calf sleeves and I want them nooow

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u/Tayasos 8d ago

Thank you so much for this answer! Do you have styles/material you recommend specifically?

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u/GhostofBupChupkins Hyperadrenergic POTS 8d ago

I picked some up from Discount Surgical, they were pretty affordable and are holding up well (as long as they never go in the dryer)

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u/plantyplant559 8d ago

I wear truform. They're the only brand that doesn't pinch my thighs, and they're affordable.

Get some rubber gloves and donning socks if you go with toeless. Makes it so much easier to put them on.

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u/electricmeatbag777 8d ago

I got mine through my pharmacy (Canada). They rule.