[penguin2]

Originally Posted by teeituptom

what are you going to do when you are my age

Ive been working longer then you have been alive

I've been a nurse almost as long as you have, Tom. Your answer cracks me up, b/c I have said that same thing to nurses half my age who regularly complain of being tired/achey/sore after less than 8 hours of work. I think maybe there are just alot of us old workhorses still out there who stay active & just keep going!! Anyway, never had cankles, but after 12+ hours on my feet, they do burn sometimes. So I come home, lie on my floor w/my feet up on my bed for 20 min-- then I'm good to go again-- works wonders!!

[penguin2]

Originally Posted by alkaleidi

I have been looking for some -- the swelling didn't go down for nearly a week despite putting my feet up (and I mean UP) when I got home, but now that I'm out of general orientation and on the floor, things are MUCH better. I'm still going to invest in the stockings... I know they are necessary, and I've seen some of my older nursing friends' legs -- I'd like to prevent as much of that as possible.

Thanks a bunch for helpful advice!

-A

Never had varicose veins, and I've been at this 30+ yrs. I don't wear support hose-- never have-- but I do stay active, watch my weight, and eat healthy. I recently had someone tell me a cool bath helps sore legs/feet too.

[Benya]

I'm not even a nurse yet and I got my first vericose vein at 16 y/o. They are right behind my knees. Not to puffy just really purple. At least I know there are more ahead of me! Of course I will be getting them zapped as soon as finances permit. Until then I will be stealing some of you guys ideas!

[nurseaboveboard]

Just curious here, and we can't give medical advice, but a little story to share with you. I had a young friend once who was suffering from a kidney condition who had your problem, so might be helpful to have some basic labs if you didn't. At my age, my ankles are the best part of my body! I always hated my calfs, and thought my ankles were too small for them, but swelling, and edema is no picnic.