my aching ankles and feet

Specialties PICU

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Specializes in PICU, MedSurg, IMCU, StepDown, ED, LTAC.

alright this is truly a critical subject :D but what can be done about the swollen ankles and feet at the end of my 12 hour shift?! my mother suggested to invest in some ortho stockings, which i have ( i got the futuro brand), but no real such results, but keep wearing them too b/c i don't want varicose veins! i got crocs and nike shox any other suggestions for comfort?! i looked at the wood clogs and quickly put them down w/ the $130 price tag--i don't think so:coollook:! anything else for $100 or less i wont regret adding to my collection? i don't wanna be a young chica w/ fat, elephant ankles and feet! i got toooo many stilletos to wear for that:chuckle!!

Specializes in Med/Surg.

I used to suffer from swollen ankles and achy feet after a shift too. I now wear professional running shoes (I actually wear Rykas brand) to work and don't have a problem anymore. I also do ankle strengthening exercises (which are bit like the bed exercises to prevent clots). It was recommended to me to wear compression stockings but I could never get on with them during a shift. Failing that, the first thing I do when I get home is literally put my feet up for at least half an hour!!

Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

I wear Rykas too; before I found them my feet ached like crazy after 14 hours. My ankles swell a bit, and the easiest remedy is to put my feet up. No compression hose for me. I can't handle the tightness!

Considering how much you've spent on multiple things that didn't work for you, that $130 pair of Danskos may be worth your while. The do work well because they're so different. Because they aren't "cushy" they tend to last a lot longer too.

if you are under thirty and not pregnant.... i would recommend seeing your PCP, ASAP.....other than that, sitting is worsed than standing especially if your lower legs are short and your feet dont rest on the flower.....good luck

I love my cute lil crocs, but when I started having plantar fasciitis (heel pain), I had to invest in better shoes with good support. I agree with trying some good running shoes, but it wouldn't hurt to get checked by your PCP. I found out I have high arches, so Danskos don't work well for me, but a $70 pair of Merrel Mocs and $60 set of insoles with arch support did wonders! Hope you find some relief!! Put up your feet as often as you can on shift! :)

Specializes in Emergency.

If you end up trying Danskos, do be careful. I bought them for my first semester of clinicals and ended up rolling an ankle one day. Not fun. I now wear running shoes, that are similar to the ones I actually use for running.

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