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PamelaP
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5 years ago

Anyone here having trouble with Arm Compression Sleeves

Can anyone help with suggestions to keep my arm sleeve from slipping. The grip tops seem to never be tight enough so my sleeve is always sliding down causing creases & sore spots around the elbow.  My therapist has given me 4 to try in the last 4 months & nothing fits me !!   Mediven Esprit standard CCL2 is the sleeve I have just purchases. 
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  • PamelaP's avatar
    PamelaP
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @Afraser and @Jane221 thanks for your comments and advice on compression sleeves.  I will ask my therapist about ordering a made to measure Jobst sleeve this time around.

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    Jane221
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @PamelaP, it can take a while to get a good fit with the sleeve and like @Afraser, I've had to get a made to measure one which is now (finally) working quite well. I'm also using a Jobst, the Elvarex CCL2 and haven't had any issues with the grip tops. I also had an elbow insert put in to help alleviate any redness / sore areas. Hope you can find the right one for you soon, it's such a frustrating thing to try and get right. Best wishes, Jane 
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    Afraser
    Member
    5 years ago
    Nothing worse than a slidy sleeve - except a too tight one! I had a few tries before I got the right one - a locally made all in one was disastrous. I now have mine made to measure - it may be more expensive but it’s more effective. It also means I can get slight (really slight but useful) changes when I get a new one. I have been using Jobst for a long time - my arm is very stable (no discomfort, very little swelling) even when I didn’t get to my therapist for over 3 months (iso after being overseas then first lockdown). Got a new one recently - arrived in three weeks (from Germany) which seemed pretty good given the state of things! Best wishes and good luck with the new one!