Lymphedema in Right Leg

[papoose 48]

When I was in my 20's I had a blood clot in my right leg (a deep vein thrombosis). I am now 56. So I have had swelling in my leg for over 30 years. I have now lost 70 lbs and thought that the swelling in my leg would go down, but it has not. I have noticed that it is not as tight as it used to be, but you can see the huge difference. My left leg is so skinny. I do wear pants a lot, but sometimes I want to wear a dress and I do. Now that I am able to wear nice dresses that stop at the knee I get a lot of stares. I am bad I do not wear the thick circulation stockings. They are just too hot in the summer months. Is there anybody else that has this problem.

[jessie85 0]

My aunt and you have a very similar story. She also had DVT and been dealing with leg swelling every now and then for the past 25 years. I've been with her all throughout the process, and I love her dearly. I know how you feel when you say, you feel a bit of ashamed wearing dresses or skirts, but there is nothing wrong with it. Its perfectly normal to feel that way. I always tell my aunt to just always keep a happy outlook in life and everything will be just fine!

Having said that, it is also smart to take some sort of steps to help you minimize or prevent leg swelling. I know you mentioned that you don't feel the like wearing compression stockings. Right now, wearing compression is the best way to prevent and minimize leg swelling. The good news here is you do not need to feel uncomfortable wearing compression stockings because compression stockings available today have gone a long way from the type you get from hospitals.

They come in different styles that fits every occasion or season. My aunt also complains of not feeling comfortable wearing it, but we did some research and we found some really great products! You wouldn't believe how much compression stockings design has advanced!

We found and bought my aunts compression stockings at www.LegsTherapy.com. They carry a wide range of compression stockings at a very good price! Initially, my aunt bought Jobst Ultra Sheer Compression stockings for work -- and wow the material feel like you're just wearing a regular stocking. It says there that it it the sheerest of all stockings so we got it, and indeed! - My aunt was very pleased because it felt so comfortable against her skin. Then she got the athletic sock to wear for her daily walk -- she was even thrilled with this purchase -- she said it is better than her regular sport sock. Over all she is really happy with her purchase. Plus she gets the therapeutic benefit of compression therapy -- thus helping her keep her legs healthy.

I suggest you check out compression stockings and socks. There is a compression stocking and sock for every need.

Good Luck!

[papoose 48]

Thanks Jessie85. I will be looking at that website.