My Aching Feet

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Yesterday was my second day as a graduate nurse in the ED and right around lunch I could hardly walk. When I got home my feet were throbbing so bad....I would say a 10 out of 10. I have the Dansko Clogs which to me is very comfortable and I broke them in for 3 weeks before work. The first day was fine but the 2nd day in a row was just horrible. Please tell me this is normal for a student that has been sitting down for 4 years.

I too had very bad throbbing pain in my legs and feet after working. I was working 4-5 eight hour shifts a week and the pain got really bad. I decided to try the Crocs since I had heard such great things about them. I broke down and spent the $40 for the "work" Crocs with no holes in them and I will never wear anything else to work now...they are so light and comfortable!! I have no pain at all anymore...just the usual tired feeling of running all day.

Hope you find what works for you!!

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Specializes in ICU and EMS.

I have tried several brands, and like these the best. They are thick and maintain their elasticity (I've had a few pairs for several years). I'm short, so I have to fold the tops down, but they have never cut into the back of my knees.

http://www.allheart.com/ckmedisoc.html

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Specializes in ED, OR, SAF, Corrections.

If you don't like the regular thick kind of compression stockings, Bright Life Direct http://www.brightlifedirect.com/ sells a thinner, silky, sheerer style (brand ALLEGRO) that is less than 1/2 the price of the other stockings with compressions of up to 40mmHg.

Best time to buy is when they have their 'buy 3 get one free' sale a few times a year (I buy 12 pr at a time). I buy the medium compression pantyhose style for about $15/pr and wear the hell out of them. They last quite a long time for being so cheap, though you have to throw out ANY style after a certain amount of time as the fibers become worn out and no longer deliver proper compression. Recommend buying a pair application gloves (about $3/pr) to help with getting them on as they are slick little buggers.

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Tennis Balls. Get a tube of brand new ones, and run your feet over them, one for each foot. It's almost orgasmic. But it also helps relieve some of the soreness, especially if you don't have anyone to massage them for you, and it stretches the tendons and muscles in your feet.

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I agree with the crocs, although some places won't allow nurses to wear them. Haven't try compression socks, but after all the positive posts I think I might get some. I also had some success with SAS shoes, but prefer the crocs. There is another brand sold near the nursing shoes that are lightweight like crocs and I like those as well.

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Specializes in LTC.

When I get my hubby gives me a nice foot massage. Nothing like big, strong , man hands squeezing on my achy 7.5 size feet.

Oh, I suppose teds are good as well.

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Specializes in Trauma/ED.

It gets better for most people...your body just has to get used to it. But I agree with all the other advice so far.

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

I put insoles in my Danskos. While they are supportive and facilitate proper spine alignment, the footbeds are really hard. The insoles helped with that.

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.
What is compressed socks? where would I get one.? My feet are in bad shape as well. It's mostly my heels pain,ache,pain, pain,

OMGosh it looks like in your post that you are shouting at everyone! Why not just type in plain type? I hope a moderator can come along and do a fix?

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Thank You so much for your comments, all are so helpful. I will try the compression socks and place inserts in my Danskos and try that as well. I also saw a blow up tub at Sally's and will purchase that so that I am able to soak my feet. Again thank you everyone.

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:yeah:Good Hubby you have that will massage you.

When I get my hubby gives me a nice foot massage. Nothing like big, strong , man hands squeezing on my achy 7.5 size feet.

Oh, I suppose teds are good as well.

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oh sorry about that..that's how my heels hurt..agony.. hey is there a heel out there I can purchase? lol

OMGosh it looks like in your post that you are shouting at everyone! Why not just type in plain type? I hope a moderator can come along and do a fix?
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