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Members shared a range of personal experiences with compression socks and Parkinson's disease, with opinions varying widely depending on... Read more
This is a very serious question. Compression socks are normally used for those that are sedentary to facilitate not developing blood clots in their legs, and travel to other parts of the body. They need to be the right size as to not occlude blood flow.This is a very good question for your doctor. π¨ββοΈ Moreover, there are several reasons not to wear them. Hope this helps, but see your doctor. I am sure he/she will advise you to wear them, or not to wear them.
Are compression socks good for Parkinson's disease (PD)?
Compression socks can actually be quite helpful for people living with PD. One common issue with Parkinson's is orthostatic hypotension β a drop in blood pressure when standing up β which can cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Compression socks help by improving Show Full Answer
I go around barefoot as it seems to help with my balance. I use compression socks when I fly.
I've thought about getting compression socks for the pain in my legs, but I hope that they won't make my feet any warmer. I've been barefoot a major portion of my life. Ii hate shoes and only wear them when it's not acceptable to not wear shoes, until the last few years. I still feel just as comfortable with nothing on my feet, but the floor of our back room gets cold in the winter. If I go back there or outside anytime besides the hottest time of summer, I'll get congested. It doesn't make sense, but that's what happens.. I had to get fuzzy slippers with the strap around the heal and open toes so I wouldn't get sick, but then I get a heat rash on my feet. I can't win for losing!
I'm not sure if they can help , I know I have to wear socks and shoes for diabetics , and my toes feel like they are webbed together . I said it once and I'll keep saying it Parkinson disease is the disease that keeps on giving , always taking from us . But together we will find the strength to keep on fighting ...