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Which PIP descriptor?

G M Manning
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I wonder what people think about the correct descriptor for help needed to put on support stockings prescribed for lymphoedema; help with a therapy, or help with dressing?

1964
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Or both possibly?

annief
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I would agree with 1964. Both would apply. It can be very difficult getting a compression stocking on an arm/leg and often people need help, or it will take a lot of time and pain to put on or take off.
If they have lymphoedema in the arm it will be swollen, heavy, difficult to move and they will have poor grip and pain. If it is in the leg, it will also be swollen, heavy and difficult to move, but getting trousers, underwear etc on/off could be quite a challenge.