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3rd PT today. It was really good. Today was the 20 minute electrodes/heat wrap, massage, then I rode a cool stationary bike that exercises both arms and legs. After that, the salt pool. I had planned to spend 20 mins in the pool, but a man came in and I got self-conscious. I wear bathing suit bottoms and a t-shirt. Even though he was an old guy and looked very sweet, I got out early.
I found out I can go to PT twice a week if I want to, but I'm not quite ready for that (even though I'd like to, in theory). This time of year is so touch-and-go for me...have to be really cautious about where I go, how often, and all of that. Any place that is unfamiliar an easily feel frightening, intimidating, and set off depression. Oh- and walking is slightly less painful. Such a relief! __________________ |
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The pain is more than I can stand at this point. I've called my podiatrist's office, practically begging for an immediate appointment. It seems that either there's increased injury or that PT is actually causing more pain. Waiting for someone to call me. No - actually I'm currently on wait to ask again for an appointment today.
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Were you able to get an appt ?
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Thank you so much for asking, Christina. No, I wasn't. The receptionist told me that my podiatrist was out of the office , then doing surgeries today and tomorrow. And I'm climbing the walls with the pain - plus the damned this-time-of-year depression is trying to pull me down. I've been using a SAD light and pdoc raised my AD dose. Pfffft. At least I'll see her tomorrow.
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I'm using this thread to keep a record of my pain levels and treatments.
Podiatrist tomorrow. Lucky thing, because I'm ready to go to the ER otherwise. Saw my therapist and pdoc today, had a tough time walking down the halls. Then I felt really embarrassed. (I always feel embarrassed when I'm in pain...*note to self...why?) __________________ |
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Okay, yesterday the pain was excruciating. I'm lucky; my podiatrist is a sweetheart of a guy. I had x-rays done and found out that I have a bone spur that came as a result of the achilles tendon injury. No wonder it's so extremely painful.
The plan now is to increase my physical therapy appointments and be sure I wear shoes that have an insert that slightly lifts my heels. And take ibuprofen when necessary. __________________ |
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4th PT yesterday. The pain felt slightly lessened today - but I also took ibuprofen this morning. I really dislike going to PT; the place is depressing to me, especially when I'm already struggling with depression. I wish people wouldn't talk to me when I'm in the salt pool. A smile and a "hello" would be fine. I'm not there to yak it up, I'm there to heal. My next appt. is on Tuesday.
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Wear sunglasses, seriously when I want people to leave me the F alone I wear them and it works. It also allows me to roll my eyes when need be and no one can see it.
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Ha - great idea!
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Right ankle pain is excruciating. Ibuprofen eases the pain by half, for about 2 hours - then it returns full-force.Seriously, this is ridiculous.
In addition to the achilles tendonitis/bone spur, my feet and ankles are swollen from the hypertensive med. I'm seeing my GP on Monday and will basically insist that she prescribe a diuretic to get the swelling side-effect down. I cannot decrease the ankle pain when it is so swollen. __________________ |
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My husband is on HCTZ was 25mg a day but only needs 12.5 now. He use to have a lot of trouble with edema.
Ask about Feldene .. It’s basically a 24 hour Ibuprofen. You take one a day. I gives a much better steady longer lasting pain relief. __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Thank you so much! I just saw my GP and she prescribed exactly that - HCTZ, 25mg. I haven't heard of Feldene, but I sure will ask my podiatrist about it. I'm crawling the walls with this pain - and not having much faith in physical therapy at this point.
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Glad you got the HCTZ , to take in the morning as you will be running to the bathroom a lot.
I’m sorry PT hurts so much. That’s why so many people drop out I went for my spinal stenosis and oh god it was so awful. First visit they showed me numerous exercises. Then they told me what it would cost to come each visit and well that ended that. I try to do them on my own but right now I just handle more pain on top of what I have. I hope you find some relief soon __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Thank you so very much, Christina. I'll tell you, I already feel better, due to the HCTZ. I can bend my ankles because they're not so swollen.
Years ago I tore my rotator cuff (shoulder) and phys therapy was really helpful. PT for low back pain and (so far) for the achilles pain - waste of time. I have the feeling at this point that I might find some good exercises to do online. __________________ |
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Cancelled PT this week. Walked quite a bit yesterday & the pain was vicious. I've added higher heel wedges for my shoes. Since the sandals I was wearing in the spring had 2" heels and the pain was gone, I'd like to repeat the 2" heel thing. I took ibuprofen this morning and have pretty much stayed off my feet. The rest helps, of course. I have an appt. for PT on Tuesday. I might give it one more try. If I'm again in more pain when I leave than when I walk in - forget it. It seems to me that there are some people who hang out at PT to socialize. That's fine, but if the actual therapy isn't helping me, meh. Not a place I want to hang out. __________________ |
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The diuretic has decreased ankle/foot swelling markedly. I have also stayed off my feet (and out of shoes) yesterday and today. So pain is moderate and only when I walk.
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Def less intense pain now that my ankles and feet are not swollen. I just want to get to the point at which I can start taking walks, even if they aren't long walks at first.
The heel wedge shoe inserts don't help one bit, so far. __________________ |
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Usually when I get up in the morning the pain is gone until I walk. This morning it was hurting before I got out of bed. I'll take ibuprofen today. I'm pretty sure I'll give PT one more try tomorrow.
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The reality about PT is that you do have to go through pain in order to get your muscles and tendons to heal in the correct position.
Most PT’s advise a good quality sneaker when dealing with any leg foot knee back issue and certainly no heels. I have a frozen shoulder, couldn’t afford PT twice a week so I have to do the exercises myself, and well it hurts, it will continue to hurt until I can get everything “ Thawed out” meaning everything stretched back into correct place and the inflammation calms down. I know it sucks but keep going and you will get on the other side and be healed. I have been struggling with my shoulder for over a year but I have to keep working it, when it first happened many times I needed my husbands help to get dressed. Crazy ! __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Thanks for info, Christina! You've explained it to me much better than my doctor has, and the PT has never told me why I have pain during the therapy. What you've posted makes sense.
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