[Tennessee Conservative]

I bought him a bunch of the diabetic no-slip socks the last time he fell but he won’t wear them. He said they make his legs swell, even though they are loose at the top. They aren’t the anklets like the hospital had on him. I have never seen any swelling, but I did tell him that walking around might help with the swelling, even if there isn’t any. 🙄 His oxygen levels and breathing are a lot better! When that is better, he’s not a dizzy.

[Radix]

They are not usually compression socks though they may fit snugly. If he has swelling problems it is easy to discern. Just place your finger near his ankle(s) and if there is springiness or ‘give’ then it is easy to see. Swelling in the lower limbs is an indication of circulation problems. If he is truly having problems with swelling (edema) then they would have prescribed Lasix or something similar.

Sounds as if he is simply being cantankerous, which is not unusual.

[blu]

TC, please accept my apoligies for not enquiring after your DH! Of course I’m wondering how he’s doing...but I know if YOU aren’t doing well, ain’t nobody doing well! If you’re not at the almost top of your game...well, it’ll be hard on him.

Does he sit with his legs up? Is he watching his salt intake? Is he practicing good breathing? Does he enjoy being fussed over?