[Schaumburger]

I wasn't sure if I should post this in the feminine forum or the health and medical forum. I'm betting a wise woman on TOTV may be able to assist.

Since early August, I have had swelling in both feet and ankles. Internist checked kidney (through blood test) and heart (through an echocardiogram). Kidneys and heart are fine. He said it could be my lympathic (spelling?) system and suggested I wear some kind of hosiery for a few weeks to see if this helps.

What kind of hosiery am I looking for? Is this pantihose style or knee highs? Do I wear the hosiery just during the day or also while I'm sleeping?

As an aside - I turned 50 last October. It has been 10 months now since my last period so maybe I'm starting menopause. Is foot and ankle swelling a side effect of menopause in some women?

Still a TV wannabee, so I'm not in TV now. I'm in the Chicago area so any suggestions on what kind of store carries this hosiery is appreciated. Thanks in advance for any guidance.