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The Frequently Asked Questions, or FAQ. On this page, you’ll find a list of the most frequently asked questions by stocking wearers. Also check out our regular five tips on using and caring for stockings here<\/a>. If you have questions about wearing stockings and they are not listed here? If so, contact your hosiery adviser. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How long will my therapeutic elastic stockings last?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

The lifespan of a stocking is six months. This is the reason you will be reimbursed two pieces or two pairs of stockings per year by the health insurance company. Once you receive the new stockings, the idea is to start wearing both new stockings right away. The stockings from the previous year no longer provide the optimal pressure and, as a result, have lost much of their therapeutic value. The danger of continuing to wear the old stockings is that the leg symptoms may return. So throw away the stockings from the year before. This may just go in the trash. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Can I keep my therapeutic elastic stockings on at night?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

When you are lying down, the pressure in the arteries is a lot lower than when you are in a standing position. The external pressure provided by a stocking then becomes relatively high compared to the internal pressure in the arteries. When wearing stockings at night, blood flow could be hindered. However, this only applies if you wear stockings because of vein problems. If you suffer from lymphedema or lipedema, you may feel free to wear stockings at night as well. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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What should I look for when I need new stockings?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

When you go to your stocking gauge, you need to make sure you have your stockings on. Your stockings will keep your arm or leg thin, giving your measurer a more realistic picture of your arm or leg measurements. Findings regarding your previous stockings can be discussed with the stocking measurer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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I have a thick arm or leg, but a therapeutic elastic stocking has not yet been fitted. Why not? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

Therapeutic elastic stockings are not meant to make your arm or leg thinner, but to prevent them from getting thicker. If there is (a lot of) fluid in your arm or leg, elastic stockings cannot be fitted properly. Your arm or leg must therefore first be bandaged for some time to obtain the minimum measurements. Various types of materials can be used for this. For short-term bandages, ordinary bandages are generally used. If it is anticipated that bandages will be required for more than three weeks, bandages closed with Velcro can be used. The VaroCare<\/a> is ideally suited for this purpose. This bandage allows you to remain independent during the bandaging process. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The doctor and the stocking adjuster tell me to wear stockings with seams. Why am I not allowed to wear seamless stockings? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

Your doctor will determine, depending on your clinical picture and possibly in consultation with your stocking specialist, which type or type of stocking is most suitable for you. Also taken into account are things like your strength, flexibility and the size or shape of your arm or leg. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The stocking gauge measured my arm or leg and yet I got ready-to-wear stockings. Isn't that strange? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

No, your stocking gauge should always measure all the measurements of your arm or leg. After the measurement, these measurements are compared with the size ranges of the type of stocking deemed most suitable for you. If it turns out that your measurements correspond to a ready-to-wear size, the stocking does not need to be specially tailored. A big advantage of this is that you often get your stockings faster. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Should I continue to wear my therapeutic elastic stockings for the rest of my life?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

Vein and lymphatic disorders are chronic conditions. This means that you have to wear your therapeutic elastic stockings permanently, except in the following cases: after pregnancy (up to \u00b1 six weeks after delivery), after thrombosis in the leg (usually two years) and after sclerosing or, for example, another varicose vein operation (a few weeks). If you have to wear your stockings because of oedema caused by being overweight, the stockings may no longer be needed after you lose weight. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How do I put on and take off my stockings?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

Wearing special rubber grip gloves<\/a> when putting on and taking off your stocking(s) will give you more grip and prevent you from pulling too hard on the stocking. You also prevent damaging the stockings with your nails or jewelry (ladder prevention). Using these grip gloves, you can, with less effort, spread the stocking well over your leg or arm without having to grip it. Check with your supplier for options. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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I have little strength and therefore can hardly put on or take off my stockings. Is there an aid for this? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

Yes, putting on stockings is extra light when you use an attraction tool made of tarpaulin that is slid over the foot, then the stocking is pulled on over it. These slip pockets can be purchased from your stocking adjuster. Varodem provides a free slip-on sock with each open-toe stocking, which makes it easier to slide your stockings over your foot and heel. With this sock, the stocking can be put on with much less force. A stocking with a seam pulls on easier than a stocking without a seam. If you have reduced strength or cannot reach your feet, an occupational therapist can advise you on using arm extension devices. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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