Friday, January 22, 2010

Feet Swell No More!

So...I am sure some of you are laughing...Where is this post going...!?
When I was preggers, I had some MAJOR feet/ankle swelling---like I had cankles kind of swelling. Not only was it ugly---it was uncomfortable. I love sleeping in socks, eww, I know! But...my feet and ankles were so swollen---I had "ring around the sock!" It was awful.

So...I went searching for a pair of socks that would not press into my skin.
While walking through CVS one day, Dr. Scholl's caught my eye!
Funny, I know...But the title of the socks is what did it...circulatory socks.
I thought....mmmm...wonder if they will help my cankles.
I purchased a pair of Dr. Scholls diabetic and Circulatory socks.
*I told you I would try just about any product!*
Well...I was shocked---within days my swelling started going down.
Yeah right you are saying... :) True story though.
My husband can validate my statement!
I started wearing and sleeping in these socks---the swelling really almost went away!
The day I went into labor my ankles looked completely normal!
After a long day of labor- I ended up having a c-section.
I had to wear the "boots" for 12 hours to prevent clotting in my legs.
Well--due to fluids and "boots' --my feet swelled again--but much worse!
When I got home, I started wearing my socks again-within a couple of days the swelling started to go---and after a week--they were almost back to normal!
Not quite sure why they work---but they do.
Probably something to do with the pressure of the sock???
Dunno...but if your feet swell--or you know someone who has this issue--
give these socks a go! Or...pass on the info. to a needed swelling victim! :)
I found mine at CVS!

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