Wearing Commpression Socks While Driving

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  1. Rayj00

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    Truck driver son wear's compression socks. He commented that he has never seen another driver wearing them? He wonders why? He sees other drivers with hugely swollen ankles and calves.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Many truck drivers wear compression socks. They just don't advertise it. I wore them for a short while due to leg pain. After the pain subsided, I quit wearing them.
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    Walmart online shopping has a huge selection of compression socks.
     
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    Here's just one example from Walmart online shopping:
    6 pair for $14.48

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    Walmart online shopping; men compression socks:
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  7. Lonwolv54

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    I did a lot of stretching, walking and jump rope to increase circulation in the legs. It would be beneficial for him to incorporate at least some walking/stretching. I renewed my DOT physical and realized I was 240, no clue. After figuring out the retention issue and incorporating the above for some months I got back down to 215. I also watched the diet more, limited salt. Fluid retention is tricky. The socks aren't the ultimate solution.
     
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    His recent physical, yesterday actually, he lost 17 pounds. He cut out sweets and coffee creamer.
     
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    It doesn't take big changes to make a huge difference.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    I use this. 180 servings per box.
    Carry it in the truck and no refrigeration needed.
    Non-dairy, lactose-free, and cholesterol-free.
    Purchased a box yesterday at Sam's Club for $13.00

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    He would need sugar free.
     
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