Do these work well for lymphedema?
605211
Not sure about that situation, I got them because I have calf pain at times and these offer my legs a mild compression support and warmth which helps with the pain and soreness.
1509154
These would NOT be your best bet. These are designed to last about 20 minutes to help reduce swelling from an injury. They are GREAT for that. You need the ice packs filled with gel that you freeze and remain cold for many hours. Hope this helps. Joe
825415
Patti, hi,No.DO NOT USE THEM.FOR SWIMMING!! I got them.for jogging, dancing and indoor gym workout. I tried them once at the beach and poof... they went dead. so had to get a new pair. but for swimming my friend got me JLAB they work perfectly for swimming and somewhat like earplugs in the water. so for swimming buy JLAB check right here on Amazon. have fun Patti.
360488
Yes they probably would feel good. I have large feet so they were too short for me. I gave them to another cancer survivor and she loves them .
280053
No. They, at best, were fitting snuggly at about a size 12 or 14 (a patient with lymphedema and compression leg wraps). Unfortunately, I have not found any larger.
879641
Yes they work very well. I would use this product for track , running, swimming.
1055099
has anyone tried these to help heal/prevent pressure sores in bedridden people?
960507
I would say yes, no and maybe on this one. It depends on the level of inflammation.If it is in an acute stage, using them could cause more discomfort, even though they might be useful to release some of the tension in the connection tissue. Certainly they are useful to keep the feet flexible and open, so they could be considered proactive. And as the inflammation and contraction release, they will be useful to massage the entire area really effectively.
2055671
I have had cancer and as a result sometime I leak when lifting or bending. I do not leak very much, but do not want wet pants. If you friend does not actually wet himself I think these would work. I would not like to wear diapers if I didn't have too. Good Luck
914756
To Bri, please know that I use them to lift my curls so they are not so tight. I hope this helps.
1448430
Yes. When you hydrate them, they swell up a lot. It should be far more than you need.
1246088
I'm on my feet 8 hours a day in a pharmacy and they keep my legs from getting tired and my ankles from swelling just like the ones my cardiologist prescribed. I showed them to her and she ok'd them. I'm a larger woman and they fit me very well. (felt I needed to add that after reading the other answers)
64205
Yes they are. They work great! I wore them while traveling for 25 hours. I had no edema whatsoever when I finally took them off!
1736714
I have poor circulation and in the hot weather, my ankles swell. The sock seems to help the circulation as my legs are not as tired and they help keep the swelling down. At this price they are certainly worth a try. They surely cannot hurt. Hope this helps.
1655439
I use them for snorkeling. I have severe arthritis and my knees ache if I don't have them on especially when the water is cooler. They work very well.
991692
Hi Jehlen, These are good for wicking away sweat, also since fingers are in thin cloth, it gives protection from blisters too and super comfy. But they are not compression.
1648719
That is exactly what I bought them for. They work perfectly. They are about the size of....a lip balm maybe? You will love them! I recommend them.