Compression socks
Also known as support socks or compression stockings. Compression socks are mainly used by pregnant women, people traveling by plane and people with venous insufficiency (common chronic disease in the elderly, especially women).
The symptoms of venous insufficiency are relatively straightforward: heavy legs, calf pain, particularly at night, feet swollen to the point where removing shoes is difficult, and varicose veins in the legs.
Wear and care
People who need to constantly wear compression socks are recommended to put them on in the morning, before getting out of bed. Wear latex gloves to prevent snagging the socks with your nails.
It is recommended to wash the socks in warm or cold water with mild detergent, and to pat them with a towel before laying them flat to dry at room temperature, away from sunlight. Compression socks should be replaced every six months (if worn daily) or as soon as even the tiniest run appears.
For more information on available home care products, refer to the Brunet orthopedics guide in the corresponding section on Brunet.ca (link to Orthopedics section).
All Brunet-affiliated pharmacies offer orthopedics sale and rental services. Our staff will be pleased to advise you on the entire range of products available, either at the pharmacy or by order.
There are also many products to improve your quality of life at home, for example:
- safety grab rails for the bathtub
- walker with wheels
- specialized kitchen utensils and accessories
Your Brunet-affiliated pharmacist has a MaSanté advice sheet on orthopedics and mobility. Feel free to ask for it.
More questions?
Talk to your pharmacist. After all, your health is all that matters
Other advice:
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Travelling with your prescription medications
The proof required to travel with medications varies from country to country.
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Treatment compliance
In front of you loom the many vials of medication that you need to take every day. The drugs must be taken at specific times during the day, and some cannot be taken together.
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Meal substitutes
What are you having for lunch today? Did you simply skip the meal? The next time you’re tempted not to eat, consider a meal substitute. These products, available as bars, liquids, and powders, contain everything that a balanced meal would supply: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, protein, and vitamins.
