Compression Stockings Resource list for western Washington and tips about wearing and washing

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1 Patient Education Compression Stockings Resource list for western Washington and tips about wearing and washing This handout lists vendors in western Washington that carry compression stockings. Codes after resource names indicate the following: = Authorized for custom measuring. Also supply all compression stockings: 30-40, 20-30, 15-20, (L) = Limited. Supply ready-to-wear stockings: 30-40, 20-30, 15-20, 8-15 only. This handout also lists tips about caring for your stockings, putting them on, taking them off, and washing them. You have received a prescription for compression stockings. The prescription gives details about what type of stockings to obtain for your needs. Take the prescription with you when you go to buy stockings. Check with your insurance provider to find out if stockings are covered. Medicare only covers stocking if they are prescribed for open skin ulcers. Ready-to-wear stockings cost about $40 to $100. Custom stockings can cost as much as $600 a pair. With proper care, most stockings last about 6 months. Here is a list of vendors in western Washington. University of Washington Medical Center does not suggest or endorse a specific vendor. Aberdeen Aaro Medical Supplies Inc Simpson Ave. Aberdeen, WA Fax: Auburn North American Rehab (L) P.O. Box 5188 Kent, WA Fax: healthclick.com Bellevue Byram Healthcare th Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA cjohnson@byramhealthcare.com Martin Medical Inc th Ave. N.E. Suite 126 Bellevue, WA Fax: Sockdoctor.com P.O. Box 1432 Bellevue, WA Fax Bellingham Holland Homecare 809 W. Orchard Dr. 3 Bellingham, WA Fax:

2 Bremerton Farrells Home Health Care 2326 Wheaton Way, Ste. 101 Bremerton, WA Fax: Centralia Halls Drug Centers 505 S. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA Fax: ext. 208 Clarkston Wasems Drug and Home Medical 800 6th St. Clarkston, WA Fax: Edmonds Hadfields Pharmacy th St. SW, Suite 100 Edmonds, WA Fax: Everett Altheas Footwear Solutions 1313 Hewitt Ave. Everett, WA Fax: Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics th St. S.E. Everett, WA Fax: Federal Way Virginia Mason South Pharmacy (L) st Way S. Federal Way, WA Fax: attn: Nancy Gig Harbor Olympic Drug 4700 Pt. Fosdick Dr. N.W., Ste. 120 Gig Harbor, WA Fax: Hoquiam Crown Drug 2544 Simpson Ave. Hoquiam, WA Fax: Kent A&H Home Medical and Professional Pharmacy th Ave. Kent, WA Compression Therapy Specialist: Fax: North American Rehab (L) P.O. Box 5188 Kent, WA Fax: Lakewood Compression Therapy Northwest (A custom only) 8123 Veterans Dr. S.W. Lakewood, WA Fax: compther_sueb@hotmail.com Longview Hanger P& O 1516 Hudson Suite 105 Longview, WA Fax: White Cross Orthopedic th Ave., Suite A Longview, WA Fax: Monroe Valley View Pharm th Ave. S.E., Suite 200 Monroe, WA Fax: Mt. Vernon Holland Home Care 1911 E. Division Mt. Vernon, WA Fax: Olympia Hanger P&O 208 Lilly Rd. N.E., Suite A Fax: jmorrison@hanger.com Kirks Homecare 406 Yauger Way S.W., Suite C Fax: Kirks Homecare Medical Equipment 7131 Martin Way S.E. Olympia, WA Fax: Lilly Rd. N.E Fax:

3 Port Angeles Jims Pharmacy & Home Health 424 E. Second St. Port Angeles, WA Fax: Puyallup American Medical Rental 1812 E. Main Puyallup, WA Fax: Redmond Lakeside Drug Pharmacy (L) Redmond Way Redmond, WA Fax: nd Ave. N.E. Redmond, WA Fax: Renton A&H Home Medical N.E. Sunset Blvd. Renton, WA Fax: Seattle A&H Home Medical (L) Renton Ave. S. Seattle, WA Fax: Ballard Plaza Pharmacy (L) 1801 N.W. Market Ste. 104 Seattle, WA Fax: info@ballardplazapharmacy.com Byram Healthcare 1215 E. Union Seattle, WA Fax: cjohnson@byramhealthcare.com Mary Catherines Treasure Chest 901 Broadway Seattle, WA Fax: Northwest Prescriptions (L) 1536 N. 115th St. Ste 100 Seattle, WA Fax: Orthosys 1028 Madison St. Seattle, WA Fax: questions@orthosys.net th Ave E. Seattle, WA Fax: th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA Fax: Westside Pharmacy (L) 5401 California Ave. S.W. Seattle, WA Fax: wspharm@hotmail.com Tacoma American Medical Rental 4358 S. Washington Tacoma, WA Fax: Hanger P&O 723 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tacoma, WA Fax: Union Avenue Pharmacy 2302 S. Union Ave. Tacoma, WA Fax: Vancouver Hanger P&O Mill Plain Medical 8614 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA Fax: Mary Catherines S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Ste. C5 Vancouver, WA Fax: Mikes Eastside Drug 8506 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA Fax: Web Sites PainReliever.com (L) Fax: customersupport@painreliever.com Medi USA info@mediusa.com compression/

4 Care Tips for Your Take proper care of your stockings to avoid getting runs, snags or holes in them and so they will last a long time. Treat them just like a delicate garment. Avoid contact with sharp objects. Jewelry and fingernails often cause runs, snags and holes. Keep your stockings away from direct sunlight and high heat. Follow the tips below and on the next page for putting them on, taking them off, and washing them. How to Put Your On 1. Remove all jewelry, including rings, bracelets and watches. 2. Some stocking brands do not permit use of creams and lotions. If this is the case with your stockings, remove all cream or lotion from your feet and legs. 3. Put on rubber gloves or try latex or latex-free surgical gloves. This helps to protect your stockings from sharp jewelry and fingernails. 4. It may help to roll the top of the stocking toward the bottom before putting it on. 5. Gently inch the stocking up using your fingers and palms of your hands. Do not pull hard on your stockings. This can stretch the fabric and ruin the compression feature of the stockings. 6. Keep the pressure even as you inch the stockings up and do not twist or rotate your stockings. If they become twisted, gently unroll them and start over. 7. Remove the gloves and put your jewelry back on. How to Take Your Off 1. Remove all jewelry. 2. Put your gloves on. 3. Gently peel back your stockings, like removing a peel from a banana, and ease them over your heels with the palms of your hands. 4. Remove the gloves and put your jewelry back on.

5 Questions? Call Your questions are important. Call your doctor or health care provider if you have questions or concerns. UWMC Clinic staff are also available to help at any time. How to Wash Most stockings can be machine-washed. If you choose this option, use a garment bag and wash them on the delicate cycle. Hand washing will likely help your stockings last longer. With either method, wash your stockings daily. For hand washing, use a mild soap. Tru-Kleen is a brand made especially for elasticized fabric. Rinse well in warm water, taking care to remove all soap. Dry your stockings by rolling them in a towel to remove excess water. Do not wring or stretch the fabric. Do not leave your stockings rolled up in the towel. Do not dry your stockings in the dryer. Hang your stockings to dry, away from direct sunlight and heat. q : q Surgical Specialties: q Box N.E. Pacific St. Seattle, WA University of Washington Medical Center 12/2005 Rev. 06/2007 Reprints: Health Online