Post recovery 4 years, problems

Posted on December 29th, 2012 by p2me

I made a pretty good recovery and started running again. Its been great for about 4 years now. I managed to get up to about 10-12 miles sometimes which is pretty good for me (late 50’s). However a few months ago the ankle started to ache. Not at the tendon injury site but just generally, sore to the touch after just a few miles. Painful for a day or so after each run. I’ve no idea whats going on. The Achilles feels fine, I can do calf raises at the gym but its like a constant headache pain in my ankle. I’ve tried ice after runs and it helps a little. I’m limping for a day or so and cant get above about 3 miles. Also one more piece of info.. the leg muscles recovered completely except for the muscle on the inside of the leg. It remained thin and undeveloped.

Anyone had similar experience??

P

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Hello world!

Posted on July 9th, 2008 by p2me

Hi fellow rupturers. I’m delighted I found this site. This is a very confusing injury. One minute you are playing tennis and the next thing your on the ground. It has been interesting to read all your stories and compare situations. This would be a very lonely process without this extra help.

I’m 5 weeks post Op. Just had cast removed and am now in a boot and PWB. All has gone to plan so far. PWB is a bit confusing as I dont really know how much weight to put down but I’m keeping it really light for now. Physio starts next week so hopefully they’ll give me some good advice.

One item I wanted to ask about was this… (I commented on it in a response to one of your blogs but you probably didnt see it). I’ve read that the statin family of drugs (for cholesterol, lipitor, crestor) are a factor in ATR. If you search the internet with some of these key words you get quite a lot of hits. I was put on crestor 8 months ago and I think thats a bit of a coincidence. If this rings a bell for you please comment. I’m really curious if there is a relationship.

Paul

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  • Darryn | December 30th, 2012 | 4:48 pm

    I agree with Norm’s suggestion to get it checked out. I don’t know if connected to ATR or not, but I have learned the hard way that nothing good (and usually something bad) comes from running on an injury.

  • normofthenorth | December 30th, 2012 | 1:26 pm

    Many ATR patients who had suffered from AT tendinosis find that the trauma of ATR and the recovery cured their tendinosis! Unfortunately, it doesn’t cure anything else, and Stuff Happens. It’s conceivable that your ankle problems somehow relate to your ATR injury, or the long (too long?) immobilization during your rehab. But it’s also likely that it’s unrelated, and could just as easily have happened to the other leg.

    I’d see an expert and have it checked out. Running 3 miles whle you’re limping sounds like asking for trouble.

    The gastroc muscle — the one on the inside (”medial”) of the calf — seems to be the hardest to rebuild and the most likely to stay wimpy. It’s also possible that your healed AT-to-Gastroc length is longer than before. Are your heel raises just as good on the post-ATR side as the other side, or is there (was there) still a deficit? Either way, your current problem may be a running injury that’s unrelated. Or not. Get it checked out. I like sports-medicine clinics for this sort of thing.

  • P2me | July 25th, 2008 | 12:22 pm

    What I found surprising was the progression from day to day and how much healing a good nights sleep brings. 2 weeks ago I could not take a step without a crutch. In 2 shoes now but only walking (limping) very slowly and carefully.
    Hopefully you will see similar progress.
    Paul

  • gonzo9 | July 25th, 2008 | 12:03 pm

    I am happy for you, next week will be my 6 week post OP I am not even putting pressure on my foot at all I can not believe you will be driving soon. Good recovery

  • dennis | July 9th, 2008 | 7:01 pm

    p2me -

    I think taking fluoroquinolones can contribute to increasing the risk of ATR.
    http://achillesblog.com/daveleft/2008/07/08/fda-urgent-warning-on-tendon-risks/#comment-83

    Everyone:
    Maybe it’s also the case for statin family of drugs (for cholesterol, lipitor, crestor). Has anyone been taking those medications prior to ATR?

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