Which is worse- sitting all day or standing pretty much still?

My legs are swelling like tree trunks after an 8 hour shift of mostly sitting at the desk (I've been subbing as a school nurse) with some intermittent standing mostly in one spot. So, I turn to the experienced working masses to ask: which is hardest, sitting all day or standing pretty much still?

I am not as physically tired after I sub, but due to the swelling I am laid up for the evening with my feet up. I doubt I could do this much sitting as a full time school nurse, even though I like the job in other respects. So, i have gotten a PRN position with LTC. I thought I would compare the moving around with the sitting to see which makes the swelling worse.

Please share any and all tips because this is ridiculous! It wouldn't even matter if I what job I had at this point (secretary, sales person, etc ) with the impact of the swelling. Help appreciated!
I have Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Neuropathy and crush injuries in the backs of my legs so sitting for long periods of time is murder on my legs and feet. I am currently working as head nurse in an Alzheimer's assisted living home and it is very laid back with lots of sitting time, so I have to get up and walk at least every 30 mins. or I am miserable. I worked in office jobs for 14 years prior to this and I honestly think all that time sitting at a desk in front of a computer made things worse. I always tell nurses who want to get away from the bedside and into an office setting it's not as cushy as one might think. Balance between sitting long periods of time and being on your feet long periods of time is hard to achieve IMHO.

I sit and my butt gets larger, and larger......I stand all day and my feet feel as if they could fall off.....I think a balance of all these with some walking help. And really, really good shoes.And it has helped tremendously to wear comression hose or socks.

Quote from LTCNSI have Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Neuropathy and crush injuries in the backs of my legs so sitting for long periods of time is murder on my legs and feet. I am currently working as head nurse in an Alzheimer's assisted living home and it is very laid back with lots of sitting time, so I have to get up and walk at least every 30 mins. or I am miserable. I worked in office jobs for 14 years prior to this and I honestly think all that time sitting at a desk in front of a computer made things worse. I always tell nurses who want to get away from the bedside and into an office setting it's not as cushy as one might think. Balance between sitting long periods of time and being on your feet long periods of time is hard to achieve IMHO.

Quote from jadelpnI sit and my butt gets larger, and larger......I stand all day and my feet feel as if they could fall off.....I think a balance of all these with some walking help. And really, really good shoes.And it has helped tremendously to wear comression hose or socks.

1) Compression hose2) get one of these under-the-desk bicycle contraptions like this :Amazon.com: Aerobic Pedal Exerciser - Use for Arms & Legs: Health & Personal Care) 3)Clipboard - that way you can stand/ walk while doing paperwork

Quote from marycarney1) Compression hose2) get one of these under-the-desk bicycle contraptions like this :Amazon.com: Aerobic Pedal Exerciser - Use for Arms & Legs: Health & Personal Care) 3)Clipboard - that way you can stand/ walk while doing paperwork