My feet hurt so badly?!
Question: I just got a new job where I have to be on my feet a lot, and I am not used to this at all. Today was my first day, and my feet hurt so badly by the time I got off work! I've been laying in bed for an hour and a half or so, and I can't get to sleep because my feet hurt so much. I took some Aleve, but it doesn't seem to be helping at all and I don't know what else to do. Is there anything I can try to make the pain stop so I can get to sleep?
Answers: I just got a new job where I have to be on my feet a lot, and I am not used to this at all. Today was my first day, and my feet hurt so badly by the time I got off work! I've been laying in bed for an hour and a half or so, and I can't get to sleep because my feet hurt so much. I took some Aleve, but it doesn't seem to be helping at all and I don't know what else to do. Is there anything I can try to make the pain stop so I can get to sleep?
All of the above ideas sound great for "after the fact", including those infamous foot soaks with epsom salts in a foot bath with the jets and vibrating pads. However, if you want to try to avoid getting foot pain in the future, buy yourself a pair or two (or more) of the Dr. Scholl's arch supports. You may be amazed as it can make you feel like you're walking on clouds all day and they're quite cheap too (I'm not talking about the gel types).
Elevating as was mentioned above is great advice too, being on your feet all day and/or night can put entirely too much pressure on the veins. Elevating them at night can help to avoid problems down the road such as vericose/spider veins and/or superficial to deep vein clotting.
Good luck!
Soak them in warm water, maybe epsom salt added if you have it. Rub them a bit, then elevate them. Plan on wearing good shoes tomorrow, and maybe changing shoes after a few hours to keep pressure in different areas on your feet.
try soaking them in hot or warm water to relax themm, that always works for me , then rub lotion on them,
Elevate those babies. "The best thing you can do for your feet when you get home from work is to sit down, get your feet up, and exercise your toes to get the circulation going again," says orthopedic surgeon Gilbert Wright, M.D., of Sacramento, California, spokesman for the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. So elevate your feet at a 45-degree angle to your body and relax for 20 minutes.
Soak 'em. A tried-and-true foot revitalizer is to soak your feet in a basin of warm water containing 1 or 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts, says Maryland podiatrist Mark D. Sussman, D.P.M. Rinse with clear, cool water, then pat your feet dry and massage in a moisturizing gel or cream.
Get relief on ice. Another way to refresh tired feet is to wrap a few ice cubes in a wet washcloth, then rub it over your feet and ankles for a few minutes. Ice acts to relieve any inflammation and it also serves as a mild anesthetic, says Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, podiatrist Neal Kramer, D.P.M. Then dry your feet and swab them with witch hazel, cologne, alcohol, or vinegar for a cooling and drying effect.
For more info on dealing with hurting feet, read this (where I got the previous suggestions, there's a lot more then just these).
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Book...
soak them baby's! then tomorrow when you go to work, make sure your shoes have a good arch and a good sole. after lunch switch your shoes. if you are on your feet all day switching shoes will help. when standing on feet they tend to swell over the day. so shop for shoes after you have been on your feet for a while preferably in the afternoon.