I'm not sure what to make of it...

[NBA Freak]

I am in my early 20s and am slightly heavier than most. I have worked a desk job for the past few years and have decided to go back to school to become a professional chef. Anyways some aches and pains are of course going to occur (being a heavier person on feet 8-10 hours a day).

The past week or so of classes it seems when I stand still I start to feel an ache in my leg that I can only describe as a dull pain. It feels like I am bleeding or water is running down my leg (which is never the cast I have checked and the skin looks fine). It goes from the feeling of water and a dull pain to a sharp nagging pain before just completely disappearing without warning.

I would normally go see my family doctor but hes on vacation and there's 2 weeks wait for the other offices. Just wondering what I should do if anything to help prevent this from happening until I can get back in.

 

[dperez308]

Kris,

Good for you for going back to school to become a chef! I think you should expect a little discomfort anytime you suddenly are on your feet for long hours at a time. I have a few suggestions that might ease the aches and pains a bit, until you get used to it.

First, get yourself some GOOD shoes, with great support, and you may even want to add a gel shoe support liner, for added comfort. Wear good cotton socks.

Put you feet up when you get a chance, and after work ice your feet and legs for 20 minutes on 20 minutes off.

Drink plenty of water, and take an aspirin to reduce swelling.

Hopefully, you will be having so much fun cooking, that you will quickly get used to being on your feet...I wish you the best!