Jennifer in MI Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I've started working out with Walk Away the Pounds videos. I've been faithful for 5 weeks now. My weight and blood pressure are down and I feel AWESOME!!! My problem is that I've done something to my ankle. I don't remember hurting it. Just one day, it was tender and it just keeps getting worse and worse. Today, after working out, I can hardly put any weight on it. It's on the outside of my right leg, at the ankle. Not quite to the top of the foot, but more like at 2 o'clock if my ankle were a clock. It's quite swollen (from 12 to 3 in keeping with the clock analogy) and a bit bruised toward the top and right of my foot. It hurts from the ankle down to the toes. After I put it up and ice it for about an hour, it feels better, but not completely well. I'd rather not waste a trip to the doctor if I don't have to! But, I'll go if I should. Or, is this a case of old sneakers that need to be replaced? TIA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuffteacher Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 that you have some tendonitis. RICE is a start (rest, ice, compress, elevate). New walking shoes, definitely. If it doesn't get better, then I would see someone. Tendonitits usually takes weeks of rest before it gets better. Of course one can't diagnose over the internet and I'm not a doctor. Just an active exerciser with many years of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I would say if two days of ice, elevation, and ibuprofen do not at least improve the situation then go see a doctor. They may want to x-ray it even if they suspect a soft-tissue injury only like a tendon or ligament strain. You can partially tear tendons and ligaments as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 You mention swelling and a bruise, that sounds like an injury of some sort. The RICE suggestion is a good one. You might also call your dr. or nurse if things don't improve soon. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 If you touch it and it feels like it is bruised (but no black and blue marks) then it is probably tendonitis. RICE is good and ibuprofen. I have had tendonitis many times in my wrists and they usually say take ibuprofen and RICE and come back if there is no improvement in about 4 weeks. Tendonitis can take a long time to heal. If this gets worse not better over the next few weeks, it is usually a clue that some is wrong and you should see your doc. Of course, I am not doctor...... Adrianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in GA Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 And yet another vote for tendonitis. DH has had this once in his knee and once in his ankle since he started working out regularly more than a year ago. The doctor recommends 800 mg of ibuprofen three times a day and low to no-impact exercise for about a week before he's cleared to go back to his normal workouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volty Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 You wore those shoes I recommended to your shoe party didn't you? Oh no, this is my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Awww, I hope you take it easy and get better soon. That sounds painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Volty - I literally LOL!! Yes, I'm holding you entirely responsible! I was trying to break in my new party shoes when it happened!! LOL Thanks everyone else. After doing some research on the web, I agree with you all. I'm going to take it easy for a few days (my dh is buying me an exercise ball so I can continue exercising!), ice, and keep a compress on it and I'll see how it goes. I have a physical appointment on the 29th. I'll wait until then to ask the doctor! It's just SO depressing!!! I have been working out really hard (apparently too hard!) and had great momentum! I just wanna take off the last 10 pounds!:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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