The Various But Wonderful World of Compression Garments

Once you have been diagnosed with lymphedema the first thing you have to ajust to is wearing some type of support hose or bandage. For me the support I wear is on my right leg. The stocking I wear covers my foot all the way up to my leg just below my knee.

There are a few companies that manufature bandages for lymphedema sufferers. One is Circaid Medical systems. ( http://www.circaid.com ) Circaid offers a variety of compression garments and leggings. They are maid of non-elastic, instantly adjustable bands. They are ideal for both mild and severe arm and leg lymphedema. Circaid offers two general product lines, Ready-Fit products and standard care products.

The ready fit prodcuts they have are: The Ready-Fit 2000, Ready-Fit Lower Leg, Zipper-Fit Lower Leg, Thigh-High 2000, Ready-Fit Thigh High, Ready-Fit Arm Sleeve, Measure-Up Arm Sleeve and Ankle Foot Wraps. Each product comes with warranties that last between 3 months and 1 year.

Circaid Standard Care Products include Circ Plus and Thera Boot.

Peninsula Medical, Inc. ( http://www.lymphedema.com ) manufactures what they call the Reid Sleeve and other products designed for lymphedema. The reid sleeve provides gentle pressure on the affected limb by using a small foam insert. Compression is tailored to your needs by a series of adjustable straps. The sleeve easily slides over the affected limb and then the compression bands are adjusted.

Other compression products manufactured by Peninsula include Optiflow SC and Packs, The Contour Plus and the Cinch.

For more information about these products, check out their web sites. I don't use any of these products, I buy my compression stocking from a local medical supply store. However, these products have worked for many people who suffer from mild and severe lymphedema.

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