ARE YOU FINDING IT HARD TO USE YOUR VARICOSE VEINS STOCKINGS?

Difficult to apply

These can be quite tight and difficulty in putting them on is one reason for poor
compliance. For these stockings applicators are of great help! With these
devices even elderly patients living alone can apply themselves

Finding them v hot!

Tis is another reason for poor compliance. In tropical climates due to humidity the patients slowly avoid using them. Device which can be intermittently removable and reapplied may be of help here.

Keeping them clean

You will require two sets. Get clear instructions to how they should be cleaned and washed. Even a small tear due to sharp nails can damage. So nails must be trimmed to minimal. Utmost efforts should be made to keep the foot portion of the stockings free of damage.

Unable to tolerate them!

Another difficult to address problem. Can downgrade to lower compression. Not very ideal.
Itching!

Can be due to various reasons. From allergy to the ingredients of stockings to underlying skin problems. They can be addressed on case by case basis