Since my last update in the hospital by a vascular specialist, I know I have to try different stockings. The long ones I have are pinching in the back of my knee during biking and other sports. She gave me a refferal to get a special measured stocking. Because it takes some time to get them in the Netherlands, from Germany, I also ordered stockings in China.
Last week the new stockings I ordered in China came in. The stockings are made out of 100% nylon, ith a support class 1 (20-30 mmHg). They are giving good support to my calf. Around my ankle, they are less supportive, and the foot is a bit big. The seem is not flat, but that doesn’t matter if you wear them inside out.
So I used them when I went for a bike ride today. The support of my calf was okay. But halfway, I lost the feeling in a part of my foot: the left outside and three toes. I stopped to do stretching exercises, and that gave me some relief.
Next time I go for a bike ride, I will use my old stockings to experience the difference.
