Question I have united health care and need a compression hose for my legs?
I have united health care and need a compression hose for my legs I have a prescription and united health care and they will cover but dont know where to go and get some

Best Answer Call your local hospital, they will often have a medical supply branch - you can fill the script in the hospital pharmacy, or go to a medical supply (look in a phone book for one near you) they are a pretty standard item. Many drug stores even carry them.

Question Do compression hose for varicose veins help or worsen veins?
Specifically, how bad do veins need to be to make compression hose worthwhile? I have read that elastic/compression CAUSE varicose veins and yet some say to use compression hose to keep veins from getting worse. I am about to go on a trip requiring lots of walking and do not have time to go to the doctor. The orthopedist can measure and fit the hose for me but they are very expensive. I am thinking of the ones which go up to the thigh rather than waist. I have three or four veins which bulge upon standing in the front of the lower leg. 2 of these I've had with no change for 15 years. Any personal experience on this will be appreciated. I do not know if these compression hose will help my veins or worsen them!!! I am worried. Thanks in advance.

Best Answer Hi,Murp,I have no medical advice on this matter,but as a woman and out of experience,I am against any compression hose because when my legs hurt I can't even wear normal panty hoses. My advice is the following:get the following: Vitiveine from Arkopharma gel for 2 to 3 daily massages from under the feet to the thighs.Ingredients are vigne rouge,fragon.hamamelis and marronniers d'Inde. you get an immediate response of relief and well-doing. Trust me,it's a miracle gel. You'll enjoy your trip