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Anyone have options for people who can't stand for prolonged periods of time?

Yes, use a high chair. Pretty much any decent one [1] will do since you aren't spending a full day in it (but get at least a decent one, not a cruddy one).

1: http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=drafting+chair

I far prefer a high chair to an adjustable desk. Adjustable desks involve too much of a mental decision and then a couple minutes of downtime every time. And added cost.

The problem with drafting chairs is tall people. I have yet to find one in the 45-50" maximum seat height range suitable for people 6 ft or taller. (Most drafting chairs extend to around 40" seat height, which is way too low for a tall person)

I have no authority, but I suspect lying down is ergonomically better than sitting. (It does take some experimentation to find a keyboard/screen setup that works.)

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