INJURY UPDATE, BACK ON THE COUCH

[EarthRise]

So, injury sustained Thur 11th June, note, the DAY AFTER I finished week 8. Took it easy for a week or so, with, persistent pain above ankle, especially when weight bearing. Took myself to a physiotherapist. As pain and tenderness was so localised he suggested x-ray. Off to Urgent care, same day, Friday 19th, nurse shows a cracked fibula on x-ray, am put into an air boot, (which is way more comfortable than without). Movement now limited. A helpful sister in law doctor suggests a bone density test as I have been vegan for 3 years. I read on google that, yes possibly my calcium intake is low, but a cracked fibula can also occur through stress - too much too soon especially with flat feet and wearing incorrect footwear! So here we are. I am waiting for virtual advice from fracture clinic. Covid 19 regs at hospital meant I couldn't see specialist at the time. So following you all on your posts and missing the running. But it's great to read about everyone as they sail through week 9 and beyond. It may take a while to heal, and I feel I had been doing so well. Old tortoise will get there in the end.

[linda9389 Graduate]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. But really pleased it showed up on the x-ray and you got that boot on straight away! I'm sure you're really disappointed, it's very frustrating. But you will heal, and you can come back. It's just over a year since my stress fracture and I have managed a half marathon since ditching my boot, and am about to start training for the next. It really is possible. My GP referred me for a bone density test, but the hospital cancelled the referral. Refused to do a bone density test until I have at least one more break 😀. I decided to take that as a good sign - one stress fracture did not automatically imply a bone density issue in the eyes of the (admittedly stretched) NHS!

I wish you all the very best of luck and speedy healing. Do check out Caroline Jordan exercise videos (all no impact and perfectly possible in a boot!) - lots of strength and cardio stuff plus, when the time is right, lots of ankle and foot rehab routines too.

Take care. Don't give up 🙂

[EarthRise in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda for a very encouraging reply! I will check out the exercises. All the best