painful first step

Posted on October 30th, 2008 by ramil

That very first step I take getting out of bed has been a little painful at times. It only last about 2-4 steps but sometimes it gets to be a little frustrating. I’ve ask my doctor and PT trainer about it and both said that because of atrophy to my whole right leg it has cause some muscle loss to the heal of my foot. It should go away in time. I was wandering if anyone out there have had the same problem.

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2 Responses to “painful first step”

  1. Dana, on October 31st, 2008 at 8:50 am Said:

    I too have the pain in my heel for the first couple of steps. Once I’m up and about it seems to go away.

  2. johnw, on October 31st, 2008 at 9:10 am Said:

    Me too when I initially had the cast removed, but after a couple of weeks it’s a lot better.

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  • Dennis | May 6th, 2009 | 11:09 am

    Ramil - thanks for your update. For those who are starting out on their recovery, it really helps to hear back from others who are further along in their recovery. Happy healing!

  • tennisjunkie | November 7th, 2008 | 9:47 am

    Good luck on Monday - let your foot guide your activity.
    I am glad you have modified duty, so take it easy.

  • johnw | October 31st, 2008 | 9:10 am

    Me too when I initially had the cast removed, but after a couple of weeks it’s a lot better.

  • Dana | October 31st, 2008 | 8:50 am

    I too have the pain in my heel for the first couple of steps. Once I’m up and about it seems to go away.

  • ramil | October 30th, 2008 | 2:57 pm

    I started my pt on oct. 1st. I go twice a week.

  • bones98 | October 29th, 2008 | 4:56 pm

    I am getting my boot off and will be able to drive as well. I must say I am a bet nervous but the freedom will be bliss!!

  • tiancai17 | October 29th, 2008 | 1:34 pm

    Yeah. Congrats! I am also curious how far along are you in your recovery? Do you use your left foot to brake?

  • shelley | October 28th, 2008 | 2:22 pm

    ramil,
    congrats on driving! I can’t wait to get to that point. i have my first pt tomorrow. how far along are you?

  • drkpllrd | October 23rd, 2008 | 2:05 pm

    Ramil:

    Try to walk downhill or on level ground as much as possible. Uphill walking places too much stress on the AT.

  • Marianne | October 6th, 2008 | 9:51 pm

    Hi Ramil,

    Jon is so right about the last 10% dragging. I’m at 17 weeks post-op and am sooooo close to 90 degrees, but have been stuck at -11 degrees for the past 4 weeks…..But as you get more and more weight-bearing you will see different kinds of improvement, even if the ROM isn’t quite there. That’s what keeps me going and not giving up at ever getting my full ROM back. It will happen!!!
    Marianne

  • ramil | October 6th, 2008 | 11:43 am

    thank you for responding, today was day 2 of PT. My range of motion seems to have gotten a little better. They applied a little pressure on my foot and it felt great. I know this is going to be a long process, but I’m looking forward to it.

  • jonathan9 | October 6th, 2008 | 2:18 am

    Hi Ramil,
    Yeah, you should regain full motion. It will loosen up quite quickly, but the last 10% seems to be when it drags.

    Happy healing

    Jon