I tried everything.. Legs up the wall, compression socks, stuffed my regular socks with cabbage leave ( my hubby had a good laugh at that one) Epsom salts bath... What finally worked or at least made a difference is massage. An RMT explained the lymph system to me she said massage the area on your foot between the big toe and next toe. Not in between the toes but the top of your foot. And use only gentle pressure the weight of your hand and stoke from your toes to your knees only in that direction. I wish I took a before and after of doing this once a night for 4 days. I had to buy new shoes before this and I got back in my normal ones again. Good luck!

Compression socks are hot and miserable but they really do work for me! I'm a nurse and notice such a huge difference when I where them. Also, stay hydrated and throw your feet up anytime you get the chance! 

I'm a nurse and on my feet all day as well I don't have a long drive home tho and don't thing I could stand wearing compression socks. What I've done is make sure to drink lots of water, soak my feet ankles and legs, then I prop them up for a good 30-45 minutes above heart level then I get up and walk around for awhile and take my dog for a walk and if they are still swollen I just repeat the process. If they are severely swollen tho and don't go down I would call your doctor and ask. Also limiting any salt intake will help greatly. Hope this helps :) 

I wear the compression socks. Yes it's hot and miserable but my feet and ankles feel better at the end of the day