Just Wondering...

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Permalink Reply by ODESSA BROWN on March 18, 2009 at 6:26pm

MONICA HOW ARE YOU DOING ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY IN MISSISSIPPI?THIS IS ODESSA FROM JACKSON,LONG TIME SINCE I LAST HEARD FROM YOU.I WAS OUT OF TOWN FOR A DAY OR TWO.I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SWELLING IN MY FEET AND LEGS WHEN I DON'T TAKE MY MEDICATION,WHICH IS WHAT THEY CALL A WATER PILL.THE SKIN INFECTIONS ON YOUR FEET COULD BE A BAD FUNGUS.HAVE YOU CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR,I WOULD,YOU KNOW WE HAVE TO TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF OUR FEET.

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Permalink Reply by Karen M. on March 20, 2009 at 4:42pm

Hey there Monica, One thing I can think of is using support hose during the day and remembering not to leave your feet hanging down. If you can Take a break and elevate the feet every hour or so..... I know if you are working that might be impossible but try if you can. Another idea is having someone close to you check your feet everyday. I usually have my husband check mine just before we go to bed. That way if I have injured either foot during my daily activities he knows and we start the antibiotic cream/ gel whatever.
Another Idea: is if elevating is not possible try tightening up your muscles and then relaxing them every 15 or 20 minutes. This is easily done if you have to sit for long periods of time or stand. Noone knows except you and you are giving the blood in your legs a little boost to move along. These are things I used to do when I was working. I hope it assists you.... Good luck. Karen M.

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