Question:
I'm a 40 year old woman with burning sensation in both legs. During
the day when I'm standing and sitting at work, which I stand and walk
more than anything, I'm in the retail business, and at night time when
I come home from work. Its a all day burning sensation. Starting from
my thighs and down to my lower part of my leg. What can I do to
relieve this pain? :?:

Answer:
Hey LAD, how are you doing? Look for the causes of your symptoms,
and take necessary preventive measures. You may be at risk of
developing a work-related MusculoSkeletal Disorders (MSD).
Laboratory-associated ergonomic risk factors are not any different
from those found in the office and general industry and consists of
awkward and static postures, high repetition, excessive force, contact
stresses, vibration and pinch grip, etc. Aside from the risk of
working daily with hazardous substances, laboratory personnel are also
exposed to many ergonomics risk factors due to the nature of their
work and the research they conduct. The science of fitting the job
to the worker is called ergonomics. In almost every job, there are
different ways of performing the work duties that can reduce the risk
of injury. Simple inexpensive solutions often can prevent painful
musculoskeletal disorders. Employers and employees should work
together effectively to reduce work-related injuries. Determination
of the cause of the injury can be influenced by many factors in the
medical history, including the following: * Date and time of injury
or when the symptoms first began * History of prior injuries or
underlying disease * Location where the injury occurred *
Mechanism of injury * Whether the injury was witnessed or not *
When the injury was first reported The initial scope of involvement
in an industrial injury case includes the employee, employer,
insurance adjusters, and the physician. This list of involved parties
eventually can grow to include nurse case managers, medical
consultants, ergonomic consultants, physical therapists, occupational
therapists, applicant attorneys (representing the employee), defense
attorneys (representing the insurance or employer), vocational
rehabilitation specialists, disability raters, and workers'
compensation judges or referees. Despite the hassle, individuals
accrue certain advantages in reporting that an injury occurred at work
or was due to work. This is especially true when an additional report
or a disability rating is required on an individual who, according to
the practitioner, would improve under other circumstances (eg, may
have improved if circumstances were different with regard to external
influences in recovery and return to work). Best wishes,

Answer:
Invest in a good pair of comfortable, supportive shoes. Obtain a
weight that is reasonable for your height. If you do smoke, stop.
Smoking is a major cause of poor circulation. Make sure you are eating
a well-balanced diet. A lack of potassium can be the cause of painful,
tired legs. The best thing you should do for yourself is to ask your
family doctor for a referral to a vascuar surgeon for a circulation
check. He/she will listen to the pulses in your legs and feet to
determine if poor circulation (claudication) is your problem. This
will rule out any worry for question of blockage in the arteries of
your legs.