Flight socks reccomendations

[Alicant]

8 hour flight coming up HF & AF want to get some flight compression socks..anyone give me a reccomendation that they have bought..so many options on EBay and Amazon! Bought some in past and were rubbish.So if you’ve bought and used some be pleased to hear what they were…even if not good.!Cheers all!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I always suggest to people they should first ask their doctor or a specialist nurse (cardiac diabetes, etc.) about wearing them. After never considering them for flights within Europe I asked when I was going to visit Australia and was advised against them as I was a long term diabetic - I just had a walk regularly (my fellow passengers probably thought I had a weak bladder 🤣) and kept well hydrated. When I had my bypass I never wore surgical socks as we (surgeon and myself) felt that the risks outweighed the potential benefits. I have met a diabetic who wore surgical socks and woke up to find he had lost a leg. Like taking supplements always check things out with a professional first (and not a general purpose nurse).

[DippyDingDong in reply to MichaelJH]

diabetes.org.uk/about-diabe....

[yellowren]

Boots sell a good range of flight socks, not the cheapest but good quality and wash well.

Wishing you safe travels!

[scentedgardener]

I use flight socks to combat mild oedema and bought one pair from Ebay and 2 pairs from my local pharmacy. I think the ones fron the pharmacy were Scholl but can't be sure, but certainly much better quality than the pair bought online.

[Alicant]

thanks for input folks…more food for thought…

[fishonabike]

I agree with MichaelJH , flight socks alone do not prevent DVT, it is important to keep hydrated and do regular exercises which keep the circulation flowing in the legs, this includes walking and/or leg stretches and toe crunches, with good deep breathing for chest expansion - eg stoptheclot.org/in-flight-f...

[Alicant in reply to fishonabike]

Yes I agree..always book an isle seat to make it easier…