Frustrated and Furious

[BigBlue1]

Hello Everybody.
I hope everyone has been having a great summer.
I on the other hand have had the opposite, so I came here to complain and vent.
I messed up my ankle on a 50 Pound Stage Weight.
Went to my emergency clinic, was told it was a sprain.
They gave me some instructions to follow, but they were wrong in my diagnoses which led to the wrong exercises which ultimately led to me developing Plantar Fasciitis.
Went to therapy, did all I can, will have to deal with Plantar anywhere from 3 to 12 months. ( Takes a very long time to go away for those who don't know)
Urrrrgggghhhhh.
Then as im starting to get better, What happens ?
SLAM
I am rear ended by some A-Hole who is texting while driving in a High Pedestrian Foot Traffic Area where sudden stops are very frequent by drunken tourists constantly.
I happened to be approaching an intersection that had a RED light and upon approaching the light it turned green.
I was feathering my breaks because I had my directional on and was in the process of making my turn when all of a sudden some Drinking Tourists stepped out in the crosswalk on the side road I was turning on too , so I had to stop. 4 to 5 seconds later I was hit by a car doing 40 in a 15. I was probably going maybe 5 MPH if that as I was in a turn coming out of a near stop.
Needless to say it was a mess.
Thank Someone I was wearing a Belt.
Suffered Bad Whip Lash, messed up my Lavator and 2 things in my neck. If it wasn't for my belt I think my head would of hit window for sure and I would be a lot worse for sure.

Oh Ya I still haven't been able to get to BOSTON to get my Date Wheel changed or my Insert in my GMT.

Thank you Doctor for Mis Diagnosis and oh ya thee A-Hole for hitting me Thank you too.None of this would of been possible without you Morons.

[Rolexator]

Sounds horrible... Sorry to hear that. Wish you a fast recovery!

[Tuffstang]

Get well soon, vent as needed.

Always wear a seat belt.

[DahMan]

Happy Labor Day, drink....

[greanie]

Our environment is the product of our own doing . . Make it better and happier on your own, exclusive of the external stimulus.

Good health and wealth!


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[Old Geezer]

Dang, definitely not having a good summer. Get well soon.

[Snow-Dweller]

I hope your short, sharp run of bad luck is well and truly over.

As for plantar fasciitis...Superfeet inner soles and the occasional pressure-point massage sorted it for me.

[BigBlue1]

Thanks for the support. I’ll give those foot supports a try. Going to go look at some sneakers tomorrow.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Thanks for the support. I’ll give those foot supports a try. Going to go look at some sneakers tomorrow.

I use those Dr. Sholls orthotic inserts you find at Walmart. Step on the machine and the sensors tell you what number arch support you need. They have been miraculous in getting rid of my P.F. Been using these for years now. The normal inserts in sneakers don't provide adequate arch support they are worthless

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

I use those Dr. Sholls orthotic inserts you find at Walmart. Step on the machine and the sensors tell you what number arch support you need. They have been miraculous in getting rid of my P.F. Been using these for years now. The normal inserts in sneakers don't provide adequate arch support they are worthless

I’m going to check these out too.

[BigBlue1]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

I use those Dr. Sholls orthotic inserts you find at Walmart. Step on the machine and the sensors tell you what number arch support you need. They have been miraculous in getting rid of my P.F. Been using these for years now. The normal inserts in sneakers don't provide adequate arch support they are worthless

I was wondering about those. I have seen the commercial before. Maybe ill have to check my local Walmarts to see if they have one.

[superdog]

This sucks.

I’m sorry to hear. Hope it all smooths out.

[77T]

That is a lot to deal with in a relatively brief period of time. I’m not a doc but have had to deal with repetitive muscle strain over ski racing and road racing over different decades. I know how bad soft tissue & muscle pain can affect every aspect of daily activity as well as your sleep. Those constant signals from your nerves to your brain can change your normal personality into someone you really aren’t normally.

Frustration is normal -
Preparing to meet your “new normal” for the upcoming months (until you return to full health) is going to take a super dose of patience.

One thing about the dual injuries is to maintain good pain control within your personal comfort zone. NSAIDs have helped many - but severe cases may require a steroid injection. No matter what the future therapy or proscribed procedure offers, pain control will help you keep a clearer perspective.

Your ankle that wasn’t sprained - what was the eventual correct diagnosis?

If the doc was a podiatrist or orthopod they often think surgical first. If no break was seen, they go to RICE therapy as a first choice.

Because plantar fasciitis is about chronic repetitive strain, maybe you were on the threshold already - and the injury caused your stride/gait to acerbate the plantar inflammation that was already present in a mild state.

I know your present situation isn’t ideal - wearing training shoes and inserts for work may make you feel odd - but better to get relief and to avoid aggravating the inflammation.

Much success on the road to recovery


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[G8RDPM]

Originally Posted by 77T

That is a lot to deal with in a relatively brief period of time. I’m not a doc but have had to deal with repetitive muscle strain over ski racing and road racing over different decades. I know how bad soft tissue & muscle pain can affect every aspect of daily activity as well as your sleep. Those constant signals from your nerves to your brain can change your normal personality into someone you really aren’t normally.

Frustration is normal -
Preparing to meet your “new normal” for the upcoming months (until you return to full health) is going to take a super dose of patience.

One thing about the dual injuries is to maintain good pain control within your personal comfort zone. NSAIDs have helped many - but severe cases may require a steroid injection. No matter what the future therapy or proscribed procedure offers, pain control will help you keep a clearer perspective.

Your ankle that wasn’t sprained - what was the eventual correct diagnosis?

If the doc was a podiatrist or orthopod they often think surgical first. If no break was seen, they go to RICE therapy as a first choice.

Because plantar fasciitis is about chronic repetitive strain, maybe you were on the threshold already - and the injury caused your stride/gait to acerbate the plantar inflammation that was already present in a mild state.

I know your present situation isn’t ideal - wearing training shoes and inserts for work may make you feel odd - but better to get relief and to avoid aggravating the inflammation.

Much success on the road to recovery


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Paul,enjoyed meeting you with the group last October with G,Steve,Ken,and Daniel???TRF joke(you made it possible for the win!). G8RDPM! Podiatrist=DPM. If the OP has plantar fasciitis,it has about a 90% success cure rate without surgery. There are many other causes of heel pain! I and others seldom operate on plantar fasciitis patients!They get better without surgery!
Hope all is well!

[77T]

Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Paul,enjoyed meeting you with the group last October with G,Steve,Ken,and Daniel???TRF joke(you made it possible for the win!). G8RDPM! Podiatrist=DPM. If the OP has plantar fasciitis,it has about a 90% success cure rate without surgery. There are many other causes of heel pain! I and others seldom operate on plantar fasciitis patients!They get better without surgery!

Hope all is well!

I over generalized in my comment. I wasn’t intending to say the podiatrist community tended to operate on PF. I was trying to explain the possible reason for any misdiagnosis of the ankle injury.

Oftentimes the condition is lurking “just under the surface” by our own unintentional overpronation in running/walking. Then an injury or other situation causes us to adjust our gait for the worse.

I agree that the overwhelming PF cases are resolved without surgery. Sorry if I inadvertently maligned any specialists.
Hope to see you this October!


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[Carrera911]

Get better soon.

[brandrea]

I am truly sorry to hear and hope you heal quickly.

As for the PF, you’re going to hear a lot of varying advice I’m sure. I’ve suffered with this on and off for two years and my advice is to stretch, stretch, stretch. Heel drops and straight legged stretches to loosen the muscles in the calves and hamstrings.

I’ve tried various prescription orthotics and off the shelf stuff like DR Shoals etc. the ones that work best for me are the Birkenstock inserts.

Maybe Scott will chime in with some suggestions for you. PF sucks and is very debilitating... sorry you have it and I hope it clears up eventually.

[77T]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’ve tried various prescription orthotics and off the shelf stuff like DR Shoals etc. the ones that work best for me are the Birkenstock inserts.

The Birkenstock sandals are also the best thing to wear even walking around the house or casual activities. Many of us don’t realize the repetitive low-level damage we are doing when padding around the house barefoot.



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[Doc Savage]

Wow, OP, this is a bum rap. Sorry you got hit with these.

As someone who works with opioids on a regular basis, I recommend that you use them as little as possible. If ibuprofen does it for you, that is the best pain reliever you can choose. People with injury-related pain are the ones who are most likely to become addicted to opioids by taking them for just a little too long after the pain subsides. It's difficult to measure exactly when that crossover happens, and before you know it, you have developed a habit that is difficult to shake. This is at the heart of the opioid crisis gripping this country, and I would hate to see another good person fall victim to this.

If you do need to use hydrocodone or another opioid-based pain reliever, just track your pain carefully and only use exactly what you need. Doctors have been really irresponsible with how broadly they prescribe these, and their lack of oversight is also one of the reasons for the massive rates of addiction.

Best of luck with you journey returning to health.