Compression socks

Thank you for the information. He tried the 'turning inside out' method this morning but couldn't manage. Ironically He tried something I suggested years ago - simply put talcum powder on his feet first - and they were much easier to get on.

On the subject of socks, I recently bought a pack of 'relaxed fit' socks. I thought they'd be annoying and would fall down -but they dont!They're great. So comfortable.
I found that my short black socks that I wear in winter seemed to have shrunk. My ankles are not swollen. Those socks had been cheap. I supect long washes and tumble dries had shrunk them.

This summer I bought a pair of varied compression socks for a long haul flight. They were great and worked very well. They fit my leg more precisely than the uniform pressure ones and are much easier to pull on.

I have no chance of getting my DH's socks on even with the use of any gadget at all. His legs are very swollen and he cannot bend his ankles to use any of the various gadgets (I have them all!).

So he lives with grossly swollen feet and calves. Shoes are a no-go too, so the best we can do is orthopaedic slippers. Some days even those won't fit so he wears nothing and slips on non-carpeted floors. No-one listens to me.

the socks in that video don't look very tight, I wear them because of leg ulcers,and I would never get them on that way
I use a gadget called a Medi Butler,,,you pull the stocking over it and slip your foot in,I tried to send a picture, but I don't know how.

ferry23

I use the one that's like three big prongs with straps on the side to pull the sock up. This is for compression. I'll try and find a link. I have arthritis in my fingers and this is the one that works best for me. Some days though I just can't pull the stockings up so I wear my comfiwave night time ones, they're far more forgiving

here's the link

www.amazon.co.uk/Disabled-Compression-Stocking-Applicator-Assistance/dp/B0F87X5NRJ/ref=asc_df_B0F87X5NRJ?mcid=3072121c4e933f438ded&tag=gransnetforum-21

shysal

Does he use this easy way? I had no problem at all putting on the compression socks this way. I found my gadget difficult although it is ok for normal socks.

www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=easy%20way%20to%20put%20on%20compression%20socks%20youtube&mid=41A91E2E8A16212A3A0741A91E2E8A16212A3A07&ajaxhist=

I use this method. It’s easy as long as you can bend. Easy for someone to do for you.

I use the one that's like three big prongs with straps on the side to pull the sock up. This is for compression. I'll try and find a link. I have arthritis in my fingers and this is the one that works best for me. Some days though I just can't pull the stockings up so I wear my comfiwave night time ones, they're far more forgiving

I'll show him the video but his socks are much tighter. Thanks

Thanks for the link, I'm going to try that!
There's another idea which uses a rolled up handtowel as a tube but it didn't work for me.

Does he use this easy way? I had no problem at all putting on the compression socks this way. I found my gadget difficult although it is ok for normal socks.

www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=easy%20way%20to%20put%20on%20compression%20socks%20youtube&mid=41A91E2E8A16212A3A0741A91E2E8A16212A3A07&ajaxhist=0