Achilles' tendon issues

[peggyfromwastate]

Sigh. So, I hurt my Achilles' tendon on thanksgiving. I noticed it after I ran a few miles on the treadmill. First time I ever felt pain in my tendon. I've rested it since then, and today I was just jogging lightly and it hurts worse than before. It's a constant burn now, and if I flex or point my toe it hurts-- just on the interior side only.

Do I just keep resting? Call the doc? Is there anything I can do? Biking? I'm having a hard time thinking of any cardio that doesn't involve flexing or pointing my toes...

So frustrating getting older. I swear my body is just falling apart. If its not my knees hurting, it's something else...

[Thirteen]

I would get it checked out. I wish I had done the same for a ligament injury in my ankle - had to have it reconstructed 2 years ago.
If you can, go straight to an ortho who specializes in ankle/foot, and they will probably order an MRI. Better safe than sorry.

[Michele]

I agree. Get it checked. You could have a partial tear.

[diggitydot]

I agree. Get it checked. You could have a partial tear.

ITA. Particularly when something is constantly burning.

[v-girl]

Get it checked. Maggie's pt taught me how to tape it and insists on icing as much as possible when she's dancing a lot.

[Flynn]

Get it checked out. I completely ruptured mine when I was about 29? It hurt like crazy but now that I can add having three kids and recovering from a C section I don't think it hurt that badly.

[peggyfromwastate]

I'll call my primary care tomorrow.

I just resent the hell out of aging...

[Meenah]

Call!!!! Have you been on antibiotics (fluoroquinolones) lately?

[peggyfromwastate]

No antibiotics. And no time to call today.

Tomorrow afternoon. I swear. I will put in a reminder on my phone!!!

[moonlight]

Hows your pain today??

[peggyfromwastate]

Pain is decreasing. Of course I've not been able to exercise since thanksgiving bc I don't want to aggravate it. I have an appointment next week. Ugh.

I probably will try just biking or something on Friday. I feel like a total cow!

[moonlight]

I'm sorry. I know the feeling. My alarm didn't go off today and DD didn't make it to school thus I didn't make it to the gym since they discontinued childcare last month.

Let us know what the doc says. Rest rest rest!!

[JDAZ11]

I'll call my primary care tomorrow.

I just resent the hell out of aging...

Me too! Do you foam roll? If not, it's life changing, and I highly recommend it. There are good "how-to's" on pinterest. "the stick" and the trigger point system are similar at home myofascial release gadgets - which I think work a little better than a standard foam roller on the Achilles. But foam rolling on a regular basis Is a great way to prevent future injuries (or deal with old ones after you are done with PT).

hopefully you've totally recovered and this is a moot point...

[moonlight]

I'm glad you posted this because I needed the reminder to buy a roller. I have some pain that I think could be helped by a roller!

[peggyfromwastate]

Thanks for mentioning that--- my doc didn't. I have recovered but went sprinting with the dog over our mini vacation (I was racing my dd11 like the 37yo competitive idiot I am) and felt some twinges the next day. So... I definitely need to strengthen my Achilles more (and probably grow up a little too).



Will look into the foam roller!!