dirty ethel rackham Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 harumpff! I have been having ankle problems for the last couple months - ever since I got my new shoes and tried running in them without my anti-pronation insoles per the advice of the "technician" at the running store. I kept saying I was going to the see the doctor about it, but it would feel a little better and fall off the to-do list. Well, last night, we had a family Xbox Kinect Track and Field tournament, I knew I shouldn't do it because it involved running in place and jumping - big no-no's for me, especially on a carpet-over-concrete floor. I ached a little while doing it and thought nothing of it. But, in the middle of the night, every time I rolled over (or dh moved and caused vibrations in the bed) I felt like someone stabbed me in the ankle. In the morning, I had to crawl to the bathroom. So, on my busiest of chauffeuring days, I went to the doctor and got it x-rayed. Now I am just waiting for the results. So, any advice for keeping up a fitness routine for a possible broken ankle and bad knees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Oh no! I hope the Dr. calls back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Could it be plantar fasciitis? I had that a few years ago and thought my foot was broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 It's not in the foot, it's in the ankle. Based upon the kind of pain and the types of movement that cause my hair to stand on end, he thinks it is bone related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Oh dear! That sounds miserable. No advice (I have yet to figure out an effective exercise regimen with bad knees) but plenty of sympathy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 If it is not a bone - get an MRI to check for soft tissue damage. I tore/shredded my Post tibulair tendon and really couldn't walk without tearing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I just arrived home from being in the hospital with my mom -- she had a nasty break - tri-malleolar fracture -- required surgery. I had a 'clean' ankle break three years ago -- no surgery, just a hard cast for 8 weeks -- totally non-weight bearing which is the difficult part. The non-weight bearing part meant upper body only - strength, etc. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 :grouphug: That sounds like something I would do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm so sorry about your ankle. I wonder if you fractured it. A stationary bicycle might work for you to get the weight of your feet and knees. I hope the doctor says it's just a sprain or something less than a break. I hope you feel better soon, honey. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Did you ever hear from the dr? How are you today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 :grouphug:How are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Did you ever hear from the dr? How are you today? No word from the doctor. I am irritated. It feels a bit better today as I can tolerate weight on it. But, I'd like to know what is wrong. I have to run to get some bloodwork done (unrelated issue), but I will be calling over there to find out what is the scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 :bigear: Ibbygirl's post reminded me that when my leg was in a cast b/c I had broken my ankle, I DID use the stationery bike -- when I was able to be in the soft cast/air cast, I used the elliptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 UPDATE: No broken bones. According to the radiology report, I have a subchondral lesion of the medial talar dome. Could be a cyst or osteochondritis dessicans (broken cartilage if I understand it correctly). I will probably need surgery since I have had the problem for 4 months (it just flared up again after the XBox game.) Off to call the orthopedist. Still need to work on a fitness routine, though. I can't bear the thought of regaining those 20 lbs I lost. It doesn't look good for the rock climbing competition in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm sorry Ellen, but so glad that no bones were broken! Feel better~ :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm sorry Ellen, but so glad that no bones were broken! Feel better~ :grouphug: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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