? Light at the end of the tunnel
Just over 6 months. I have not posted for a while because like a few other bloggers, I don’t think it is helpful to blog when things aren’t going too well.
6 weeks ago, I felt that all was pretty static. Still very painful rupture site unable to do much in the way of PT. Possibly getting worse, huge lump over achilles and a physio suggesting going back in the boot!I could not imagine ever getting better.
I had an ultrasound scan, which showed an intact tendon with a fair amount of fluid around it.
I did put the boot on, but then took it straight off. (I could not bear it) But I stopped stretching out the tendon and tried to walk without pain which meant slowing down the pace big time. I stopped doing any physiotherapy apart from walking and swimming.
It is still sore but much improved and the fluid filled lump has gone. I have slowly introduced PT and have attempted a single heel raise! OK its only 3mm off the floor, but it is off the floor :0)
on January 12th, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Congrats on single heel lift. What’s funny is that I was ready to give up, and I just did one at 5 ½ months post op. Today actually at PT.
I have recently felt just like you, my PT said now I should expect progress to be measured in weeks and months rather than daily. I’ve had to rest way more now than I ever had earlier in my recovery. I feel comforted when I read stories like yours, because it’s painful sometimes for me to feel like I’m moving backwards rather than forwards and wonder when the next milestone will come.
Thanks for your post. Take Care.
on January 13th, 2014 at 1:39 am
Nicky, I just skimmed your earlier posts and I’m shocked at how many nice things you said about me that I don’t remember reading before! (Of course, at my age, I can tell that joke “and THEN there’s loss of MEMORY” without necessarily making anybody laugh!) Thanks — better late than never, I hope!
I’m not familiar with fluid around the AT, though I’ve heard that a persistent bone bruise I got a while ago was probably caused by fluid between the bone and the sheath that surrounds it. Maybe related, maybe a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, not sure.
What I do know is that your experience is generally confirming my “dove” bias toward aggressive mid-rehab stretching and exercise in the face of pain or lumps.
Good luck, and keep posting. And note that your “not going too well” story WAS helpful to Anne, so don’t censor yourself!
on January 13th, 2014 at 3:27 pm
Congratulations, Nicky! The single heel lift certainly seems to be one of those celebration moments, along with 2 shoes and standing in the shower! For those of us behind you in our recovery, it’s helpful to hear about those celebration moments as well as the setbacks and slow progress. Just knowing the range of possibilities helps me mentally prepare for the long haul. Thanks for sharing and please keep posting! Best of lucky to you and wishing you a smoother period recovery now.
on January 15th, 2014 at 6:37 pm
Hi Nicky
I was in pain etc at same stage the major improvements came at around 8 months, I’m 11 months now can do most things jogging sprinting heel lifts etc but do have a slight niggle , it’s a strange nerve sensation leg goes hot and prickly especially after stretching exercises, but it’s not stopping me, I’m sure you will get there RRR