lmrich Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Two years ago (two years exactly minus 8 days) my post tibulair tendon tore and I had to have surgery to try to fix it. My achilles has always been super tight and last night I helped move the set at my kids' play and ouch! Today it is swollen and red and painful, but still super tight. So if I tore it, would it still feel tight or would it feel a little loose? I called a few doctors and the first appointment is Sat.!! I have all the relatives coming for Peter Pan, where my daughter is flying. So yikes! I don't have time for this...again, seriously the thought of being in a cast (fifth time in two years) will set me over the edge. So has anyone torn their achilles or had tendonitis and can explain to me how it feels. I do have a high pain threshold and have lots of nerve damage to that foot, so pain is not always the best judge for me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Well, when I tore mine I hadn't done anything strenuous. I just got up one morning and when I tried to stand up I couldn't. I can honestly say it is the worse pain I have ever had. I have a moderate threshold for pain. I could not even rest my foot on the floor; couldn't even hold it so that it was flat. I didn't have any discoloration or swelling. I didn't go to the dr. right away because I've always had ankle problems but after 3 days I still couldn't put any pressure on it at all without the pain making me want to scream. Hope it's just a sprain for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm told if you have to ask "if" it is torn, then it most likely is not. I've not experienced, but I've been told it is a terrible, awful pain..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 My dh tore his achilles, and it was a "POP" and then he just completely fell - he had NO use of the ankle/foot. He had to basically be carried to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 You wouldn't be able to walk if you did. My daughter's ballet teacher tore his once and he said it felt like a window shade rolling up the inside of his calf....then excruciating pain. I hope yours feels better soon. My dancing daughter had achilles tendonitis for awhile and it's not fun! Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks everybody. This morning it is still stiff and red, but I noticed that there is more swelling and pain leading from foot to the achilles on the outside of my foot. I will try again to get to the doctor. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) :D My husband completely tore his achilles and didn't go to the doctor for nearly a MONTH!!! We kept thinking it must be a really bad twist/sprain. He limped around. He went to work. Finally, when he realized he couldn't walk up the stairs carrying a kiddo we realized he better get to the doctor. There wasn't much left of his tendon but a bunch of goo. The surgeon was able to replace with a tendon from his toe. The doctor wasn't sure what the outcome would be but dh can walk without a limp. I think he has played a light game of basketball (how he severed it in the first place.) I always thought he was a big baby, but not after that. He must be made of steel! Edited April 21, 2010 by Carpe Diem typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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