Re: Going to China Shoe opinions welcome

January 9, 2008

Hi Tammy,

If all you need is for the plane trip, consider a pair of ballet shoes

or a pair of thick socks or Ugg shoes/short boots. On all my overseas flights

this is what I do. Be sure to drink water throughout the flight and also get up

and walk occassionally. You might want to read this article

The info at this site may help you with some exercises you can do, or

You must be so excited. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Gretchen

January 10, 2008

I always wear thigh-high medical support hose on airplanes ever since I read

they help prevent blood clots. The point of my telling you this is that they

also seem to prevent foot and leg swelling. They are hard to get on, so you

might have trouble. Since I don't have CMT [DH does], I don't know if this

would work for you, but it might be worth trying. I bought them in a medical

supply store. I tried the knee-highs, but they were too uncomfortable at

the top.

Elinor

January 13, 2008

I would get some Teds support stockings. They are comfortable (I wore them

while in the hospital) and my nurses there told me to wear them when I am

travelling (I fly all the time long haul for work). If anything, with poor

circulation they help prevent deep vein thrombosis.

Then for shoes, I always wear Ugg Boots on the plane - warm and comfy, my

personal choice.

Donna from London

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