compression socks/stockings

[eek]

I havent been able to find flight compression socks/stockings and just wondered if anyone knows of a place in Chiang Mai where i can get hold of a pair..?

I have a long flight coming up and although i walk and exercise during the flight..massage my legs, and even quietly do some yoga stretches at the back of the plane when its quiet, my calves seem to suffer quite badly.

I should have got one for my last long flight, but had no idea i would be affected so badly. I had pain for days afterwards and had to do a lot of running and massage to try release the pressure feeling..so quite concerned.

Thanks!

[David48]

From the man with the DVT ... great to see that you are taking care ...

The Airport may sell 'Travel Socks' which assist.

Should you not be able to find anything to suit, take a standard Aspirin tablet, 300 mg, as Aspirin does act as a blood thinner, thus assist to stop the pooling of blood in the lower limbs.

Oh ... a few red wines won't hurt and they also thin the blood a little.

Good luck - safe flight ...

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[uptheos]

From the man with the DVT ... great to see that you are taking care ...

The Airport may sell 'Travel Socks' which assist.

Should you not be able to find anything to suit, take a standard Aspirin tablet, 300 mg, as Aspirin does act as a blood thinner, thus assist to stop the pooling of blood in the lower limbs.

Oh ... a few red wines won't hurt and they also thin the blood a little.

Good luck - safe flight ...

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Good advice except the red wine. Whilst I agree with it's blood thinning properties, it might have an affect on our eek and send her into la la land for the flight....although I have it on good authority than she can knock back a few. I get the impression that she wants to keep moving during the flight. How about some 5" wide elasticated bandages wrapped up the calf, but be careful not to pull it too tight.

Are you going somewhere that you can buy for future travel/return journey?

Chiang Mai's a bit backwards in supplying people's needs from the knees downwards.

Have a safe trip.

[eek]

From the man with the DVT ... great to see that you are taking care ...

The Airport may sell 'Travel Socks' which assist.

Should you not be able to find anything to suit, take a standard Aspirin tablet, 300 mg, as Aspirin does act as a blood thinner, thus assist to stop the pooling of blood in the lower limbs.

Oh ... a few red wines won't hurt and they also thin the blood a little.

Good luck - safe flight ...

.

Good advice except the red wine. Whilst I agree with it's blood thinning properties, it might have an affect on our eek and send her into la la land for the flight....although I have it on good authority than she can knock back a few. I get the impression that she wants to keep moving during the flight. How about some 5" wide elasticated bandages wrapped up the calf, but be careful not to pull it too tight.

Are you going somewhere that you can buy for future travel/return journey?

Chiang Mai's a bit backwards in supplying people's needs from the knees downwards.

Have a safe trip.

Liesssssssss! Someones been telling porkies

Yes, im off to London for a short trip, so can get some their for sure.

If i cannot find the socks before embarking will do the bandage trick (and asprin!), then buy a pair whilst over there.

Thank you both.

[David48]

eek ... maybe have a read though this as there might be a few points to help.

I remember posting some photos of the gear that you are looking for.

If you do the bandage thing ... not too tight and bandage up towards your heart ... not the other way round.

If you are seriously worried about it and desire a chemicial solution ... a Clexane injection (doesn't hert ... honest) is close to instant protection and apparently lasts for up to 24 hours.

I talked about it in the above thread reference.

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[BoonToong]

Most of the branches of Boots in Bangkok stock them so maybe the branches in CM do too?

[uptheos]

http://www.dvtforum.com/index.asp?forumID=16908&subject=flying-with-clexane

[hellodolly]

Try the Pharmacies across the street from Sirapat Hospital.

They have all kinds of things for the elderly from sleep machines to walkers and stuff in between.

Not saying you are elderly but it is some thing seen more in the elderly.

Good Luck

[cm das]

I'm not sure if they're exactly what you want but there's Tubigrip (or something like that) light compression sleeves at just about every big pharmacy in town. They have lengths and sizes for different limbs/joints. I use the leg sizes for recovery after long runs. You can fold them doubled up for more compression on a particular part of the leg or use one sleeve to cover nearly the whole leg - or at least my stubby legs. I've worn them overnight many times so I would think they'd be fine for a trip to the UK.

[orang37]

A timely topic, Khun Eek, thanks; I'm thinking about this in planning a future flight to the Corporate Occupied Mallburgerland (the U.S.),

There are different levels of concern depending on the individual; you might want to examine some of the recent information via Google on "Deep Vein Thrombosis" travel syndrome if you have a heart condition, history of family stroke, cva, blood clots, etc., depending on your age and health.

I suspect you are young and healthy, and that won't be a concern for you.

The recommendations I've seen involve taking a very small dose of aspirin.

There's compression stockings, and then there's medical-grade stockings calibrated in mmHg, that give "graduated compression," which in the US are usually only worn under medical supervision if the pressure they provide is more than 30mmHg.

And, there's this article, April, 2013, by England's first "Professor of Aerospace Medicine," who says forget about aspirin, and stockings if you are worried about blood-clots: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10028503/Flight-socks-and-aspirin-wont-stop-blood-clots-says-professor.html

Alcohol, and caffeine, in-flight both have a dehydrating effect.

to your health, ~o:37;

[Saan]

I'm not sure if they're exactly what you want but there's Tubigrip (or something like that) light compression sleeves at just about every big pharmacy in town. They have lengths and sizes for different limbs/joints. I use the leg sizes for recovery after long runs. You can fold them doubled up for more compression on a particular part of the leg or use one sleeve to cover nearly the whole leg - or at least my stubby legs. I've worn them overnight many times so I would think they'd be fine for a trip to the UK.

I think those are exactly what you want. Hospitals use them rather than compression socks. Not elegant but I am sure you can carry it off.

[hellodolly]

A timely topic, Khun Eek, thanks; I'm thinking about this in planning a future flight to the Corporate Occupied Mallburgerland (the U.S.),

There are different levels of concern depending on the individual; you might want to examine some of the recent information via Google on "Deep Vein Thrombosis" travel syndrome if you have a heart condition, history of family stroke, cva, blood clots, etc., depending on your age and health.

I suspect you are young and healthy, and that won't be a concern for you.

The recommendations I've seen involve taking a very small dose of aspirin.

There's compression stockings, and then there's medical-grade stockings calibrated in mmHg, that give "graduated compression," which in the US are usually only worn under medical supervision if the pressure they provide is more than 30mmHg.

And, there's this article, April, 2013, by England's first "Professor of Aerospace Medicine," who says forget about aspirin, and stockings if you are worried about blood-clots: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10028503/Flight-socks-and-aspirin-wont-stop-blood-clots-says-professor.html

Alcohol, and caffeine, in-flight both have a dehydrating effect.

to your health, ~o:37;

Alcohol dilates the blood vessels so I would think that would help in stopping blood clots from forming. On the other hand tobacco will contract them. But I don't think the poster smokes. For sure not on the plane.

The only thing I see from her post is she did not mention drinking lots of water. She3 moves around does yoga and massages her legs I would think it would be only natural to try the compression socks or as other posters have mentioned the elasto wrap starting at the foot and wrapping up.

Hope it all works out for you.

[moradave]

I used to get mine from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. However I found that elastic bandages from Boots etc are much cheaper and more comfortable. If you wear long pants, nobody will notice.

[David48]

Alcohol dilates the blood vessels so I would think that would help in stopping blood clots from forming <snip>

Sorry hellodolly, but your recommendation goes against all the medical advice I've received and read.

Apart from a few red wines, excessive alcohol consumption increases your chances of a DVT.

I've had a DVT from plane travel and discussed the consequences here ... a-personal-story-with-a-warning-for-almost-everyone

Currently I have to wear one of these ...

How they work ...

But they do make a stylish product for the ladies ...

eek, if you do decide to self wrap the bandages, look at the second photo above and wrap with the highest compression at your ankle, relaxing the compression as you wind up.

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[uptheos]

A timely topic, Khun Eek, thanks; I'm thinking about this in planning a future flight to the Corporate Occupied Mallburgerland (the U.S.),

There are different levels of concern depending on the individual; you might want to examine some of the recent information via Google on "Deep Vein Thrombosis" travel syndrome if you have a heart condition, history of family stroke, cva, blood clots, etc., depending on your age and health.

I suspect you are young and healthy, and that won't be a concern for you.

The recommendations I've seen involve taking a very small dose of aspirin.

There's compression stockings, and then there's medical-grade stockings calibrated in mmHg, that give "graduated compression," which in the US are usually only worn under medical supervision if the pressure they provide is more than 30mmHg.

And, there's this article, April, 2013, by England's first "Professor of Aerospace Medicine," who says forget about aspirin, and stockings if you are worried about blood-clots: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10028503/Flight-socks-and-aspirin-wont-stop-blood-clots-says-professor.html

Alcohol, and caffeine, in-flight both have a dehydrating effect.

to your health, ~o:37;

On the other hand tobacco will contract them. But I don't think the poster smokes. For sure not on the plane.

She takes her bottle of red and lights up in the toilet.

Lots of good advice, I particularly like David 48's and he's someone who has suffered DVT!

It's great the wonderful tips people can come up with to help.

[bobl]

I think I got mine (Scholl(?) 'travel socks') in Dubai last time on the way here and they certainly help with swollen feet/ankles as well as their potential to avert a problem. I'm almost sure I've seen them in the shops in Swampy that sell travel related stuff.

If you want one beforehand and can't find in the local shops, I would imagine any hospital would be able to sell you a pair like the ones in David48's photo. You might even be better off because doing that should get you the right size rather than a "one size fits all".

[richard_smith237]

In the past I have bought some from Boots inside Suvarnabumi airport, I'm not sure how this helps the Op in CM, but is she's travelling via Bkk it's an option.

Aspirin: as I understand it: Aspirin is not immediately effective, thus start taking it 3-5 days before a flight.

Drinking is a no no, it raises the blood pressure and dehydrates.

Eek: check the hospital, I couldn't find any in the shops in Indonesia when there. I found some in a hospital in the end.

IF you have had a DVT before its a good option to take a Heparin injection before a long flight.

[bobl]

If they make these "anti pervert" stockings in surgical strength nylon you could have the best of both worlds... You're just in time to catch onto this latest trend...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10128107/Anti-pervert-hairy-stockings-The-latest-must-have-for-your-handbag.html

[hellodolly]

A timely topic, Khun Eek, thanks; I'm thinking about this in planning a future flight to the Corporate Occupied Mallburgerland (the U.S.),

There are different levels of concern depending on the individual; you might want to examine some of the recent information via Google on "Deep Vein Thrombosis" travel syndrome if you have a heart condition, history of family stroke, cva, blood clots, etc., depending on your age and health.

I suspect you are young and healthy, and that won't be a concern for you.

The recommendations I've seen involve taking a very small dose of aspirin.

There's compression stockings, and then there's medical-grade stockings calibrated in mmHg, that give "graduated compression," which in the US are usually only worn under medical supervision if the pressure they provide is more than 30mmHg.

And, there's this article, April, 2013, by England's first "Professor of Aerospace Medicine," who says forget about aspirin, and stockings if you are worried about blood-clots: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10028503/Flight-socks-and-aspirin-wont-stop-blood-clots-says-professor.html

Alcohol, and caffeine, in-flight both have a dehydrating effect.

to your health, ~o:37;

On the other hand tobacco will contract them. But I don't think the poster smokes. For sure not on the plane.

She takes her bottle of red and lights up in the toilet.

Lots of good advice, I particularly like David 48's and he's someone who has suffered DVT!

It's great the wonderful tips people can come up with to help.

They sure are classier than the ones I got 14 years ago. They had them in different sizes so mine fit perfectly. It looks like he found a place that had different sizes.

If I remember correctly I was supposed to put them on and take them off with a pair of dish gloves so I could smooth them out easier putting them on and some how roll them up taking them off. So long ago with a lot of senior moments in between.