Feet swelling after working all day? Remedies? nm
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Found the cure for cold feet while working. sm
Fleece socks!
They're great. I couldn't work in my slippers because the bunny heads kept hitting rewind or fast forward.
They can be a bit pricey and I was skeptical, but I found some at a local discount store for $5.00 a pair. My feet are toasty warm and comfy too. 
Couple of remedies to try sm
I had severe eczema a few years ago stemming from medications that I take. Couldn't stop taking the pills so had to try the remedies. He had me try Vanicream skin cream and Robathol oil . It worked pretty good but I found the oil worked better if I applied it to dry skin and the Vanicream directly over it and I could use it once a day instead of twice, so I just put in on before bedtime and my clothes didn't messed up. Kind of pricey though, the cream was 12.00 and the oil was 18.00 and it lasted about a month if you used it twice a day. Now I just use Avon Skin So Soft and Vaseline creamy every night which I think works 100% better. You can get a big bottle of the oil for about 15.00 and the Vaseline creamy at the dollar store for a buck. I tried using the oil in my bath and quit (clogs the pipes), then tried putting on wet skin and towel drying and it didn't seem to work as well as putting it on dry skin and then the cream over it. It seems to seal it in better. Give it a try and see how that works for you. It completely took the itch away. I tried Benadryl for the itch and it just dried my skin even worse.
colic remedies?
Anyone out there experience colic with a newborn? Any ideas?
Anyone have any ideas/remedies after being T-boned? - sm
A woman ran a red light and hit me on my driver's door...I was leaving the hospital after doc visit for y 7-y/o who has a cold/fever for 3 days.....how ironic is that (plus I just cancelled full coverage about 2 months ago on my car insurance). Have a Suburban which took it well though I fear do to its age and high mileage they will total. I am stiffening up now and am having twinges of pain. Got checked out at my doctor about 4.5 hours after the accident due to recurring headache, stiffness, pain when sitting still. Diagnosed onset of whiplash and gave me Vicodin. I can move about okay but stiffening up and getting more sore now....anyone have any ideas how I can lessen the discomfort so I can maybe work????? (though I think I lost some brain cells in the collision, been totally stupid and scattered since). My daughter seems fine though, she was in her car seat and I in my seatbelt (as always). One thing in my favor, had 2 witness and she was cited for running red light so there should be no legal issues. TIA
Any remedies out there to repel Junebugs? sm
I hate those friggin' things. I leave my outside light off, spray Cutters and they are still everywhere. Anyone have any ideas?
right leg swelling
I had this occur this past summer. August 8th I had a heart attack at the age of 56. I had never had any swelling in my legs or feet prior to this time and thought I was perfectly healthy. This could certainly be a different thing for you, but I would urge you to get this checked.
Leg swelling
Hi: I had severe leg swelling this past summer and went to doctor and he gave me a diuretic, but it only cleared it up temporarily. I was on Cardizem for HBP and that drug is know to cause leg edema in some cases, so my doctor switched me to lisinopril and the swelling went away. I also had an EKG, which was normal and blood work to make sure it was not my heart. This may not pertain to you but seek medical attention anyways. Good luck.
Leg swelling
Yes, but nice easy solution cured it for me. It is called exercise. Run or walk 30 minutes every other day and hopefully you will not have the problem.
leg swelling
I have been transcribing for 23 years and have only recent experienced leg swelling. This after a change of jobs in home on-line MT where I have to clock in and out and stay put to produce lines. Walking daily for 40-50 mins will keep the swelling away. three to four times a week will keep it at a minimun. My arthritic knee with spurs has acted up as never before. Walking also helps. My brother who is a doctor, stated that our bodies are not made to stay put for so long.
swelling and/or warmth...........sm
Well, I hope it's nothing major and certainly not a DVT!!! Happy you're going to see the doctor. 
Swelling in the ankles
I have this problem too. My doctor said basically that the fluid in your does not circulate around good when sitting for long periods of time and he recommended hose that I got at the Health Supply Store. They are knee-highs and I just wear them most of the time when I am typing. They are like Jobst stockings and make you legs feel really good. They still swell a little but not half as much. I also am on a daily BP/fluid pill too. I think this is just a chronic problem that most MTs have. I know my friends have aches and pains and now I think I am developing bursitis or tendonitis in my right forearm and elbow. It is so painful. My daughter sells Voltaren Gel and I am trying that. Otherwise I am going to get it x-rayed but my mother has arthritis really bad so I expect this is hereditary and my job finally getting the best of me. It hurts just to pick up the lightest weight object. If I did not have to type for a week or two it most likely would feel better, but who can do that anymore. Good luck. Old and tired.
PAD does not cause swelling, venous insufficiency does
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood to the heart.
It is venous insufficiency that causes swelling and blood clots. Support stockings will help to correct the swelling for a minor condition, but it is dangerous to sit for long periods of time, as one could develop a blood clot. A doctor should check you for this problem.
Arterial disease causes claudication, plaque formation, and gangrene.
I get swelling in my non-pedal foot. SM
I'm overweight too. I do find that when I exercise regurlary, which I haven't been lately, it improves.
I would bring it up with your physician if you are concerned.
Medical ?, tongue swelling...any ideas...Help
My husband (44) woke up in the middle of the night last night with his tongue swollen and hard. It woke him up because it started to close up his throat and he is a mouth breather and could not breath. He immediately took a Benadryl but was afraid to go to sleep. He did eventually go back to sleep but I was awake every 30 minutes checking to see if he was breathing. The left side of his face was also somewhat swollen. He could not think of anything different that he ingested or came in contact with or any different activity. This morning his tongue is still slightly swollen but better. This really has me worried. You have to understand first that mh DH is somewhat of a hypochondriac and is always afraid he has something wrong with him. This was just so strange and out of the blue that not only he is worried but so am I.
All this comes after attending wake services of a friend's husband (age 45). She now has two boys to raise on her own. Just makes you stop and think.
Anyone have ankle swelling in their pedal foot? sm
Does anyone else have swelling in their calf/ankle/foot after a long day of typing? Also I have shin splint symptoms in the anterior shin which I think may be from just overuse. I have been doing this type of work many years and am overweight. Just wondering if anyone else has these sort of symptoms because I am wondering if it is just from MTing and weight or if I need to go to the doc and get tests run.
Thanks
Six-Feet Under
I was totally stunned - can't believe it.
Six feet under
I KNOW!!! We were all sitting there with our mouths about hitting the floor. We could not believe it.
Please, please, no more on Six Feet Under
It's killing me not to read these posts. I "Tivo'd" it and haven't watched it tonight. That's what I look forward to on Monday nights. What will I ever do when it goes off???
what did you think of the Six Feet Under
It seemed a little rushed at the ending. I was also expecting to cry or get emotional or get shocked like I usually do. It was very mundane and the ending was rushed. Looks like everyone died exactly the same way, except the gay boyfriend.
Six Feet Under...
 Quit acting like an ostrich and pull your head out of the sand. Pick up the paper some time and read it or tune into the news when you can fit it into your busy schedule because it's really important for you to know what's going on in our world today. Of course, your other alternative is to keep doing what you're doing, with your head stuck firmly in the sand, thinking companies are paying bucco bucks/line rates in today's world economy.
Pes can also mean feet.
Or footlike part.
Six feet under drama
Nate sure left a mess, so far they've bad mouthed the Iraq war, fantasized brother and sister romance (shudders), where else will they go? Who's going to be a goner in the finale, I feel its coming. They've set it up where anyone can either off themselves or do something crazy and accidentally die.
yes frostbite of his feet
Thank you... I started laughing about the word because it sounded like tiny penis cured with cream.. and just can't concentrate now so I'm taking a break...lol
cold feet
I bought a cheap electric heater and run it pointing towards my feet.
Only one here, but it is 9 feet tall...
and it takes my 6'8" husband to help decorate near the top. Merry Christmas to all.
Best Buy does it too- was 2 feet from the door, guy saw me pay, still had - sm
to show my receipt, which I had already put away in my wallet. Pain in the butt!
crow's feet...
I am beginning to notice crow's feet around my eyes  ...help! Any advice on a good eye cream to help prevent these from getting any worse would be sooo appreciated!
swollen feet
I had swollen ankles/feet last year and found out it was my high blood pressure medication causing it, so was switched to another, but then developed a cough, so then switched to Benicar with no problems. Sometimes medications can cause the feet and ankle swelling. My doctor also suggested getting up every 1/2 hour and walking around as all this sitting just does a number on our bodies. Epsom salt soak will help also. Mine occurred during the hot summer months.
RE: swollen feet
Mine swell, too. The only thing I can think of is to drink plenty of water throughout the day and walk around a bit when you can. Also, during your lunch break, prop your feet up. If you soak them, use tepid water, rather than hot.
I warm my feet.
When my hands are cold, I warm my feet. Not sure why that works, but it does! I have an electric heating pad under my feet (type barefoot or in my socks) and it warms me up. I also have a blanket I crocheted and that helps too.
Hair and feet
My feet swell a lot after sitting all day, so I also make sure I get up for at least 5 minutes every hour and stretch. I stretch my arms, shoulders, legs, etc. and walk around to get some circulation going. This does help.
My eyes started going too, so when the headaches were everyday, even just glancing at the monitor, I knew it was time to make the visit to the eye doctor. I found an excellent doctor close by my house that knew what he was doing, as I had been to another doctor that screwed me. There is such a thing as "computer glasses" and the doc spent much time with me asking questions on what I do, how close to the monitor, etc. The first day of using my new glasses, no headaches! I had visited the other doctor and was told I had "computer glasses" but after showing them to the new doc, he said they were nothing but regular glasses with not even a prescription in them.
For your hair falling out, I have scalp psoriasis, so when my stress level increases, my hair falls out even more. I have been under tremendous stress lately and actually have handfuls at once coming out. I have been to the doc, had all the tests done to make sure it wasn't thyroid or anything strange. I would suggest you see your doc and make sure of that too and go from there.
Best of luck!
Typing with feet up sm
There were many times when I could have used this advice, would love to see some pics. How I have suffered over the years with tapes! Things are getting better and it's important to take care of our legs or we could get DVT. My PT suggested sitting on a balance ball which she said a whole insurance company does. I was petrified of the balance ball at first but it really is something you can get used to. (I never did use it for work.) I also have seen pics of people working on a treadmill, standing with the laptop on a raised platform. In my younger days I think I could have done this and remained much healthier. Where there is a will there is a way. How I wish some of these options would have been available to me during the years I suffered with winding tapes, sitting for hours and in pain. Just when things are getting better -- along comes outsourcing! Perhaps things will change for the better for the newcomers, I sure hope so. Please keep posting your new ideas, there is a better way. After all, we survived electric typewriters, carbon paper and White Out! Keep on keeping on! I love the idea of working in a recliner, how much better for our backs, just be sure to get up and walk around and exercise now and then to keep the circulation going.
I have a cat who dashes in front of my feet
I'm thinking of using one of my dogs squeaky toys to get his attention when he cuts me off again, that will show him!
that one surely has both feet in their mouth right now.
When someone points a finger its usually to make themself feel more powerful, sad and unhappy person. Honey, all came here the same way, we came from dirt and are going back to dirt. You keep being strong, raise those babies the best you can and be proud you don't have the mentality of the person making such a crud statement.
The storm surge of 28 feet is said what will cause
There are many people who have remained in their homes as they are poor, disabled or quite elderly.
Hard to imagine how they would expect 485,000 people could evacuate in one day.
Yes, have been there, too. It is so historic and a great vacation place.
If the predictions come true, this city may require rebuilding.
I just cannot believe the magnitude of this event. I shudder at the thought of what tomorrow with bring.
You could do what I do and put a heating pad on low over your feet as you pedal.
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My doggy likes to lie on my feet
while I am typing, the trouble is he messes up my foot pedal.
Oh yes, my new favorite show since Six Feet Under went off
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My feet don't touch the ground so I
When I sit in my chair, my feet don't even touch the ground, because I need my chair height to be such that I am not looking up at the screen.
I have big platform sandals that I use. They are great. One on each foot. You can move your feet around, but they are nice and high from the ground, like a movable foot stool.
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance!
I JUST WANT TO PRAISE HIM - your post made me misty, thank God for you!
Definitely SATC, Friends, and also Six Feet Under.
I still watch SATC reruns every night and I really want the DVD collection, but it costs about $200 for the whole thing. I'd have to say my favorite is Carrie. I didn't always agree with her choices, but I saw more of myself in her than any of the others.
Loved Six Feet Under and I really miss that show, though I am getting into HBO's new show, Big Love.
I actually still watch Seinfeld reruns a lot, too! I do like Julia Louis-Dreyfuss in her new show, The New Adventures of Old Christine.
1000 square feet?
I can't imagine living in such a cramped space! Why, our master bedroom suite alone is 850 square feet!
Try switching feet? For the life of me
I can't seem to get the hang of using the footpedal with my left foot .... no coordination there at all!
To the poster with foot problems, you might check with podiastrist ... maybe you have plantar fasciitis or a bone spur?
My MTSO says its cause they are FEET doctors. lol
adfs
Laying down on the floor with my feet on the
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Switch feet temporarily (sm)
It can be done. Takes a little bit to get used to, though. I did it several years ago for a heel spur. Now I have pain in my foot pedal knee, so I went back to the other foot, and it was like no problem. Now I'm foot ambidextrous.
Ok, Six Feet Under fans, did you catch it last night?
I'm sad.
Yup - 80 lb golden retriever loves to lay right at my feet. sm
She also likes to lay right at my chair, so when I roll it, I am always on her tail or something. She drives me crazy too. She has to be everywhere I am. Love her to death tho! Don't want to be without her.
If I stand very straight and stretch I am 5 feet too.
I have a reacher for the higher cabinets, though tend to put things there that aren't used very often. I also keep a low step stool for when DH or my kids aren't around. I don't have problems with my office chair not being low enough, so I guess mine goes lower than others. In typing class in jr. high I would cross my ankles and my teacher was always telling me to put my feet flat on the floor. He always got a good laugh when I told them they didn't reach. I had to sit on a thick phone book in driver's ed and had to have extension put on my gas/brake pedals in my first car. My dream would be to be 5'2".
Yes. My legs would get so tight and my feet and ankles
swell horribly. I have to loosen the shoestrings on my tennis shoes to get them on, but if I'm up moving around the swelling goes down and then I have to tighten the strings. As someone else said cut back on salt - I use salt substitute but it still isn't good in large amounts, and move around a few minutes every couple of hours.
This is not abnormal and does come from sitting so much and I've known lots of MTs with the same issue.
Yes, you can. Rant, stomp feet, jump up&down,
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