Compression clothing Patient Views

I was surprised to see compression shirts and sleeves mentioned. Has anyone used these? I only use tights and they really give me an energy boost (plus help with dizziness in the summer).

Oh, and compression clothing seems to have a big effect on me personally putting on footless tights - up to the waist - and a clingy singlet or t shirt can reverse a crash in an hour or two Likewise aquaerobics always helps me sleep better maybe for the same reason compression of fluid forcing it form lymphatics to the venous system

I wear compression socks in the morning to help with fatigue and decrease blood pooling. Also on long car rides and flights. Helps moderately with my symptoms. It’s definitely not a cure all but an essential part of my daily life. Unfortunately not covered by my insurance so it’s $40-$50 every 6 months.

Brought Skins brand compression tights. For mild long covid this has given me a 10-20% boost in energy and spoons/tasks. Cheap + effective.

Feel like they hold me together. Theory is the blood vessels not compressing properly so heart not being preloaded before the pump. Lack of blood = organs starved = fatigue etc. Manual squeeze = heart pre loads more = organs get more blood

Has anyone tried using compression sleeves on their arms to improve blood circulation? Do they help with reducing muscle soreness or preventing lactic acid build-up?

The above stuff has helped, but the real gamechanger for myself has been compression clothes to help with blood pooling. Socks, compression shirts, the whole shebang. Makes my life 100% better.

Right? It's so simple but It's definitely wild how much of a difference they make for me. I didn't realize how much pooling i have in my abdomen as opposed to legs.

they're not the most comfortable to wear all day.

I do wear compression shorts (like spanx brand super high waist) instead of high waist leggings and i pair them with my socks. I found the one piece to be much worse. Some people do abdominal binders but that was too much for me.

I wear them usually just during meal times and up until about an hour or so after. I find that duration bearable and the benefits for me are amazing.

I'm totally with you on that! I wear at most a tighter thank for up top. 😭 it's rough!

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What I’ve gathered is that compression can help with dysautonomia symptoms and POTS symptoms because it’s helping the blood get back to your heart/head easier. I get internal tremors (feels like a fluttering in my chest) and when I put on compression socks that goes away

this is just a note and a query I have noted i feel better sometimes after going to pilates class i lie on the floor there under the airconditioner for an hour and do all the recumbent exercises And always wear stretchy clingy clothig to the gym - leggins and singlets I have noted I feel better too after art class - where i also hog the aircon in fact i feel better for longer after art class than I do after pilates. SO just a note to anyone doing/reviewing /citing exercise studies on ME/EDS to consider - have they or could they please control for these factors as it may be the cool temperature of the gym and the compression clothing that are making any temporary improvement - due to the peripheral vasoconstriction /pressure they cause...... which increases venous blood supply availability for the major organs like heart and brain. Thanks

Does help a lot with pots - making standing easier, keeping heart rate lower, less joint pain, less sensation of puffed up extremities. I tried quite some brands and found that some are more helpful. A medium "pressure score" in those keeps them at least a little bit less annoying (for people that can’t stand socks) while offering enough support.