I just finished my first 12 hour shift (student status) and am not exactly used to standing most of the day (it's a quiet post-op floor). I did notice a throbbing feeling in my feet and legs which seems normal...gravity pulling the blood down. But I just got home and noticed I have many small bruises on my thighs no more than an inch in diameter. They're not from impact and I don't recall seeing them yesterday so I assume it was due to the shift.
1) Is this normal? My GP never pays attention to my inquiries as I've had strange bruising before but my blood work is normal.
2) Would compression stockings help? Any tips to prevent my legs from falling apart while I embark on this career?
Background: I'm only 30 and reasonably athletic (when I'm not in school) and average weight (120 lb) but since the semester started have been a little inactive, stuck in class and lab.
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I just finished my first 12 hour shift (student status) and am not exactly used to standing most of the day (it's a quiet post-op floor). I did notice a throbbing feeling in my feet and legs which seems normal...gravity pulling the blood down. But I just got home and noticed I have many small bruises on my thighs no more than an inch in diameter. They're not from impact and I don't recall seeing them yesterday so I assume it was due to the shift.
1) Is this normal? My GP never pays attention to my inquiries as I've had strange bruising before but my blood work is normal.
2) Would compression stockings help? Any tips to prevent my legs from falling apart while I embark on this career?
Background: I'm only 30 and reasonably athletic (when I'm not in school) and average weight (120 lb) but since the semester started have been a little inactive, stuck in class and lab.