Posted by alexandra_k on March 20, 2005, at 19:02:19
In reply to Re: change in eating habits... » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on March 20, 2005, at 15:17:00
> This is always a difficult question. My guide is that if the pain you are working through is from stiffness due to lack of use/mobility and not from joints actually rubbing on each other or nerves then it's okay.
It is hard to figure out. I guess I need to take the anti-inflamateries to figure how much is due to inflamation. I know they said that the only thing that will harden the bone is impact - so I need to walk on them. That was hard. I really didn't want to stand and walk because it was so very painful. Had to go into hospital for a week when it was time and the physio had to yell and scream and coax etc just to get me to stand up.
> They also make gel filled innersoles now that can help a great deal with heal strike. An appointment with a podiatrist might also be a good idea to get some thoughts on whether orthotics of some description might help.
Yeah. I have some gel insoles made. But I have to figure out a way to get in to pick them up. They have been waiting for me for over a year now so I don't even know if they are still there.
> loss of flexibility, muscle tone and strength.
Yeah.
> I think the only answer is to listen to your body, it'll let you know when something you're doing is not good.
Yeah. But they always hurt. I just don't know whether I just need to ignore it and keep on (I have learned to tune out the pain signals pretty well) and when I am overdoing it. I have just been working on how painful it is in the next few days after having done something. If I walk a couple of k's then the next day I can hardly stand up and walk. But I make myself. But it is really hard. Don't know how much anti-inflamateries will help with that. I guess I need to go get another script to see. My Doc said it was important to get the insoles. Walking funny isn't any good for my back. Fractured that in a couple of places as well. I notice that sometimes too.
I used to like doc martins. But I couldn't wear my old ones because they had molded to the shape of my feet - but then the shape of my feet changed and they really hurt to wear. Got some running shoes cause I thought the arch support would be good. But it wasn't - it hurt. So at the moment I just wear skateboard shoes because the soles are flat and they are pretty well padded but with no arch support. I wear them out pretty quick though (not that I walk all that much!) but they wear down fast at the heel. Both inside and out.
> One question before I go to start planning your exercises, if your legs are just hanging off the bed or a bar stool etc how well can you raise/lower your feet.Oh. I can lift my legs up okay. There isn't anything wrong with my knee joints. Just ankle movement / impact.
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