Energize and Preserve Your Legs
The dreaded diagnosis of 'stasis dermatitis'.
Have you heard of this condition?
To simplify, it's a condition that can appear when the vessels in our lower legs become weak over the years and have trouble forcing our blood back up; if your blood vessels are weak and have poor circulation abilities, then one is going to deal with fluid build-up and swelling - right? [there's other medical diagnoses that can lead to this condition, too but we are focusing on what we can proactively do, not on medical issues that can lead to this condition].
Google pictures of stasis dermatitis if you need to understand why this is an important topic for skin health.
Why wait until you're already dealing with a condition to start the conversation about it?
I sound like a broken record when making that statement advocating for SPF, bucket hats and skincare routines.
There's no time like the present to start wearing properly fitted compression stockings throughout your day.
Need help getting sized, visit your local Drug Mart and ask the pharmacist for someone to help you with choosing the correct compression stockings.
If you don't want to leave your house for measurement help or it just doesn't fit in your schedule, you can always take a measuring tape and measure your ankle, then calf first thing in the morning and purchase your compression stockings using the 'sizing guide' on Amazon.
Most of us are Amazon shoppers, but to get the most out of your compression stockings I truly encourage you to visit your local Drug Mart for your first pair.
Amy is the Home Health representative for Sandusky's Drug Mart on Milan Ave (the same road as the Mall).
She recommends you come in between 8:30 am and 10 am for the most accurate measurements.
Amy's direct line and extension if you want to make sure she is there when you plan to go is 419-625-0733 Ext 3.
Amy has a voicemail set up to leave your name and return number.
I tried to call Clyde's Drug Mart, option 3 and no one answered or had a voicemail set up.
Conclusively, anyone can call their local Drug Mart's phone number and choose option 3 to speak with the person who helps measure folks for their compression stockings.
Again, if you don't want to leave your house for measurement help or it just doesn't fit in your schedule, you can always take a measuring tape and measure your ankle, then calf first thing in the morning and purchase your compression stockings using the 'sizing guide' on Amazon.
I challenge you to do this for yourself; come back here and let me know in the comments how much better your legs feel on the daily. Your future self will be grateful.
Start the conversation.
Do you have a fresh High School Graduate entering the work force? Especially in jobs like factory work, nursing, STNA, cashiering, construction, the list is endless.
I encourage you to start the conversation!
Are your parents or grandparents dealing with swollen legs by the end of the day?
I encourage you to start the conversation!
But first, put your own oxygen mask on.
Hope you all have a great day and thanks for reading!
Kasi