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Anita Achilles Tendinitis
- Age 35-54
- Female
- 140 lbs
- 5' 4"
- Fort Myers, Florida
13Mar2018- Injury Status Recovering
- Physical activity per week 0-4 hours
- Chronicity 2 - 3 Months
- Repeat injury? No
Treatment Ratings
not only did I have pain when I woke up and started walking but also after sitting down for a few minutes and my ankle would swell significantly whenever I was standing in my feet. I felt like I was walking on a stick or lump.
I was sick in December and proscribed short dose prednisone which made the pain and swelling go away within a day however the pain came back after a week. I began having trouble with balance and was bumping into things and felt like my foot was giving out. After the mri showed the Achilles and extensor tendons were involved with moderate damage and tendonosis to the distal 1/3 of the Achilles I was sent to orthopedic surgeon who bless him said wearing the boot and splint and sticking to strict tendon rest would do the same thing as the surgery for the calf muscle. He put me on a 17 day prednisone taper and ordered me to do a tall walking boot when I am up and night splint when I�m sleeping. I was told only take them off to shower and change. I�m not supposed to walk more than 300 consecutive feet with the boot and may use crutches for longer distances. I must not be on my foot for more than 20 minutes at a time and can�t lift more than 30 pounds. I also need to continue rice method. I am on week 5 of 6 and will be starting the next phase in one week for physical therapy and to progress into heel lift orthotic shoes.
The pain again went away with the prednisone and has not come back. The light stretch of the splint and the immobilization from the boot have made a big difference in my calf. It is very soft compared to my other which is rather tight. So far I�m quite impressed with how good I�m feeling and hope which my continued strict adherence that I am cured.Anonymous Achilles Tendinitis
- Age 55+
- Female
- 150 lbs
- 5' 0"
- 72701
12Sep2016- Injury Status In Pain
- Physical activity per week 0-4 hours
- Chronicity 2 - 3 Months
- Repeat injury? No
- Runner No
- If Runner? change in mileage or terrain No
- Doctor/Care Giver 72701
Treatment Ratings
I want to learn about alternative measures. Any acupuncture, oils or etc.?
Anonymous Achilles Tendinitis
- Age 55+
- Female
- 150 lbs
- 5' 2"
- Waianae, HI
26Apr2016- Injury Status In Pain
- Physical activity per week 0-4 hours
- Chronicity 4 - 6 Months
- Runner No
- Doctor/Care Giver Dr Aki
Treatment Ratings
Torn Achilles n tendon under my ankle..both on my rt ft...didn't know I injured it in july 2014 the same time I tore my lateral n medial meniscus in my rt knee...Feb 2015 I slipped in my shower n hit the back of my ft n felt som major pain that mde my cry..the nxt day I slightly twisted my ft n it swelled up..2 wks later still swollen n I had difficulty walking on it..saw a dr..nothing got done til April when I went to the ER n an x-ray was taken..was put in a cast for a month..a boot n therapy for a month..therapy didn't work..put back in a boot..an MRI showed it was torn n also torn tendon..aftr being in a boot for 5 mos..surgery suggested in Oct.but nothing was scheduled..saw my dr again n pre-op was scheduled Feb 19th..no surgery scheduled..pre-op expired n still nothing...hav to use the boot still or slippers w fat heels n walking far makes it worse..frustrated...don't know why my drs office hasn't scheduled my surgery..sooo frustrated!! Tried running...no can do..dancing..as long as I don't put pressure I'm good...have to drive using my toes..long walks causes lots of pain...just adds to the frustration!!
Anonymous Achilles Tendinitis
- Age 35-54
- Female
- Cortez,colo
26Apr2016- Injury Status In Pain
- Physical activity per week 8+ hours
- Chronicity 4 - 6 Months
- Repeat injury? No
- Runner No
- If Runner? change in mileage or terrain No
Treatment Ratings
Rest,stretching and massaging w creams and oils. Doctor will not give me a cortisone shot out of fear it would be to painful. I really do need something done.
Anonymous Achilles Tendinitis
- Age 55+
- Male
- 147 lbs
- 5' 9"
- Bridgewater NJ
25Apr2016- Injury Status In Pain
- Physical activity per week 4-8 hours
- Chronicity 4 - 6 Months
- Repeat injury? No
- Runner No
- If Runner? change in mileage or terrain No
Treatment Ratings
Partial tear of Achilles playing competitive tennis. Still feeling the effects over two years afterwards. Have tried many treatments. Orthodics, NSAIDs, and high quality brace have been the most helpful but not enough to resume competitve play. Discouraged.
msfines7 Achilles Tendinitis
- Age 35-54
- Female