Do you think I might be allergic to work?

[Florence Fennel]

As you all know, I suffer with swollen ankles. I have been off work for 11 whole days. I have taken my usual medication. My ankles are not swollen. When I'm at work they swell up something alarming. I may have to retire.

[arpoet]

I had to pack up work 10 years ago with arthritus in my hands, back and neck. I miss the money but nowt else. Now i can plod away in my own time and at my own pace when i feel well enough and on my bad days i do nowt. So dont worry, FF. You will grow to love it.
Roger

[jackie j]

If you are on your feet all day at work and they swell up I would think thats the answer, however if you have a sitting down job then you need to find out why they swell up.

[Bren In Pots]

When you're at home you do stuff at your own pace I think its that what makes the difference.

[Florence Fennel]

If you are on your feet all day at work and they swell up I would think thats the answer, however if you have a sitting down job then you need to find out why they swell up.

As it's a combination of the two Jackie, I think I am probably allergic to work. Just need a lottery win so I can retire now instead of in 7 years time.

[Florence Fennel]

I had to pack up work 10 years ago with arthritus in my hands, back and neck. I miss the money but nowt else. Now i can plod away in my own time and at my own pace when i feel well enough and on my bad days i do nowt. So dont worry, FF. You will grow to love it.
Roger

Thanks Rog, I know I would love it, but I can't afford it. You don't fancy doing a raffle for me do you?

[The Large One]

As you all know, I suffer with swollen ankles. I have been off work for 11 whole days. I have taken my usual medication. My ankles are not swollen. When I'm at work they swell up something alarming. I may have to retire.

as above says it maybe something to do with your chair at work ?
i sometimes have get a swollen right ankle/lower leg and only whilst at work as weekends it goes down and iv'e put it down to the c**p chair i have and the orientation of chair to desk as i have an under desk filing cabinet which means i sit to the desk at a slight angle favouring the right side
luckily just had all new office furniture and chairs installed through workplace upgrade so be watching how things pan out over the next few weeks

[Glutton4...]

Surgical socks, Flo!

[Florence Fennel]

Aww thanks TLO, but we have regular Workstation Assessments to make sure our equipment and posture are ok. It seems I am alone in thinking I am allergic, even Himself thinks I am imagining things.

[binley100]

Naw, I understand Flo. I get all sorts of aches and pains in me legs when I go to work. Never get them when I'm at the lottie digging tho'........

[Florence Fennel]

Naw, I understand Flo. I get all sorts of aches and pains in me legs when I go to work. Never get them when I'm at the lottie digging tho'........

I knew you'd understand Binley. I think I may have to ask for patch tests tomorrow.

[Hilary B]

I think a lot of people are allergic to work, just most of them never quite admit it!

[arpoet]

I think a lot of people are allergic to work, just most of them never quite admit it!

Not me.... i can sit and watch it for hours................

[Pumpkin Becki]

Surgical socks, Flo!

...or a pouffee to put your feet up on whilst at work?

[Florence Fennel]

...or a pouffee to put your feet up on whilst at work?

Already got a full box of A4 paper under the desk, but it doesn't make any difference, so I'm trying two