Posted by Damos on March 20, 2005, at 20:08:02
In reply to Re: change in eating habits... » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on March 20, 2005, at 19:02:19
> 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.
I can understand that, it would have been an absolute nightmare for you, I can't imagine how much it hurt. I think the trick will be to get load without impact - load builds strength, impact does damage.
> 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.Okay, step 1 call them and find out if they're still there. If they are can they mail them if not can they mail/email you the prescription so you can get another pair made locally. If not, then a local podiatrist is the next step or local chemist should have some generic sports ones. If you go to the podiatrist don't worry about the cost okay - this is important.
> 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.Boy you really did a job on yourself, and I have a sneaking suspicion that this kind of damage wasn't quiet what you had in mind at the time :-( Give the anti-inflamatories a miss if you can cause they're usually just a cortico-steriod and extended use can do as much harm as good - try RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) first. You might even try wearing an elasticized ankle support to as this will provide additional stability to the joint when in motion. Chinese Thousand Flower Oil is also really good for joint/muscle pain. It stinks but really works.
> 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.Why am I not surprised to hear you're a Doc Martens fan? I wear out all my shoes from the insides of the heals first.
> Oh. I can lift my legs up okay. There isn't anything wrong with my knee joints. Just ankle movement / impact.Sorry, wasn't clear enough. When your lower leg is hanging straight down your foot would normally be hanging slightly down from the ankle, can you raise your foot throught a vertical arc (like cocking your wrist)- the physio probably forced you to do something similar. Even 5-10 degrees of movement is important.
Pretty sure I've got quads, inner & outer thighs, hamstrings, butt, abs and obliques sussed. The response to the above will help sort out the calves. If you want upper body too I can do that as well (and you don't need to end up looking like a body builder).
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