If you are on your feet at work 11 hours a day and the pain in my feet never lets up and gets more painful what can you do about it.?

Answer 1

None of us like pain, but without pain we wouldn't know what part of our body is hurting and thus the problem would never be diagnosed or cured. The best thing for your feet is to wear good shoes (like nurses shoes) and if you are standing still doing a job buy a thick rubber mat to stand on. This helps to absorb the weight of your body. We can all suffer from pain in the feet or hot and sore. You can also ask your boss if you can buy a stool to sit on. In Canada we have Workmen's Compensation Board (don't know about the U.S.) and if you request something like this then your Supervisor or boss has to either provide you with the stool or put you in another job where you are off your feet, but can't fire you. All you have to do is see a doctor and bring in a doctor's note. The best thing to use to sore feet and legs (I can imagine your legs ache right up to your hips as well after an 11 hour shift) use Epsom Salts. This not like table salt. If you don't see it in the drug store then ask the pharmacist where it is. Once home take 3/4 of a cup of Epsom Salts and add boiling water to dissolve. Fill a foot basin (any basic will do) with the Epsom Salts and soak your feet for 15 - 30 minutes each night. Epsom Salts has been used for years and will actually relieve your sore and aching feet. Then use a good foot cream to put moisture back in. There are many products in the drugs store to cool your feet, soften your feet and mint foot creams are excellent for this. Talk to a podiatrist about getting arch supports for your feet. Get them special made if you have to. Mine costs me $60, US . Unsupported arches can cause leg cramps as well.