Swollen Ankles...Compression Socks?

[dmoney]

As we are all probably getting to that stage in our pregnancy that our feet look like watermelons towards the end of the day, has anyone made the jump and purchased a few pairs of Compression socks?? If so what are the best brands that you ladies have tried?  I got home from a 14 hour day yesterday and my feet looked like sausages... I know i need to start sitting with my feet up more during the day ( and now under me like I usually do)  I want to buy one or two really good pair of compression socks so that I can help combat the sausage/kankles and to help with the pain because i was a bit uncomfortable last night. 


Thanks for your help in advance!

[bendherova]

I wore them from 20w-the end with DS and they helped immensely. Of course, DS1 was born in March, so they were easy to disguise!

I bought 3pr of Jobst brand from Footsmart.com. Since I wore them daily, they ran, so I've tossed them since, but I'm going to be buying some more (maybe not jobst, they are spendy), but I'll get them from footsmart, since I got a GC for Xmas.

[wifedeangel]

Last time, I just bought a couple pair from my local CVS. But I had a desk job, so it was easier to keep my feet up a little under my desk.

[dmoney]

I have a desk job and typically sick on my feet... not the best I know. Hubby is going to get me a pair from amazon that had good reviews and im going to go to target during my lunch break and get a pair just for the time being. I cant wait to fly next week and see what I look like!

[Widget123]

I swelled up pretty significantly with my prior pregnancy and I never wore compression socks, but I lived in Crocs and they were amazing-- they make so many more fashionable styles of them these days that it isn't as obvious that that was what I was wearing with my dress while walking around the office. So my point is, go ahead with the socks if you want, but you might want to invest in some new shoes too.

[effthisnoise]

I don't know anything about compression socks, but I know a lot about feet/ankles/calves swelling. I have some problem with sodium so that if I have too much (which is lower than normal amounts), things can get very swollen. In addition to putting your feet up when you can (and even sleeping with feet propped up), cut out as much sodium (and soda) from your diet as you can and drink ALL THE WATER. The swelling is water retention and the more water you drink, the less your body will store it up. I could be wrong, but I'd think that the compression socks treat the effect, but not the cause.

[teenybird]

I haven't needed compression socks yet, but I can sing the praises of good (i.e. ugly) footwear, especially for work. I live in Danskos or Sanitas during the week, and my feet and back have been doing pretty well overall. Also, if you have a desk job, my prenatal yoga instructor recommended keeping a little footstool under your desk to set your feet on to keep them a little more elevated than dropped down on the floor. I'm also a leg-sitter, but having a little raised spot to shift to once in a while has been helpful.

For compression socks, I'd check a place that sells medical equipment too. A lot of older adults with diabetes also wear compression socks, so a durable med equipment place might stock some of the more commonly recommended brands.

Hope you feel more comfy soon!!

[billyhorrible]

I never needed compression socks, but I'm traveling next week and figured it couldn't hurt for the plane ride. I have a pair I won at a running event by PRO compression. I wore them once for a race and they took me forever to put on, so I don't use them but I'm going to wear them for travel.