Stress fracture! What can you tell me?

[salsabike]

It didn't bother me on the bike at all. In fact, the doc said cycling shoes were already pretty stiff so I could just wear those. I kept riding and swimming throughout the healing period. I was just very careful not to dismount with that foot and not to flex it.

How could a stress fracture start on the bike, which isn't a weight-bearing exercise? Maybe that's just where you noticed it first? Did the podiatrist explain that? Just wondering...

So I too was training for my first triathlon. I did it, six weeks later, and walked the run part.

[azfiddle]

As a mom of a former Irish dancer, I heard about a lot of stress fractures. (My son skipped that problem and got a chipped toe bone instead). The kids who were patient and waited until they were fully cleared by the doctor had fewer problems and got back to dancing again sooner than those who tried to come back too soon. Based on that, I'd say be sure to follow the doctor's advice about how long to rest the foot, schedule a follow up appointment at the end of that time period, and don't try to run again if you're still having pain.

Sharon

[salsabike]

And, P.S., in that vein (azfiddle's comment), I wore that shoe with the carbon fiber insole day and night, except for when I was on the bike or swimming. 24/7. Didn't take any chances. I really wanted it to heal for good.

[Crankin]

I had a stress fracture from teaching aerobics on concrete floors, about 25 years ago. No carbon inserts back then, but I stayed off of it, in terms of weight bearing exercise for 4 weeks (that was difficult) and I swam (even more difficult!). I didn't ride back then, but I can see how cycling would be OK. I never had a problem again, since the gym put in a wood floor and it solved the issue. I do remember that I had to be somewhat careful about the types of street shoes I wore for awhile, but, I think the fact that i wore 3 inch heels back then probably didn't help.

[Bike Chick]

Thanks ladies. You've been a big help. The dr told me I could swim which I'm not crazy about but it looks like I'll get in the pool. Uggghhhh. I don't want to loose what little fitness I do have.

And you are probably right, salsabike, about getting the fracture on the bike but that is where I noticed it first---especially when I'm in the big ring. Oh my! The fracture is right where my cleat is. I took my bike and running shoes with me to the dr and when he looked at my bike shoes he said they were stiff enough it shouldn't bother me except for the placement of the cleat. He did mention the fact that he thought my shoes might be too narrow. I'm having orthontics made so I will probably end up getting another new pair of bike shoes. Anyone interested in a gently used pair of carbon soled specialized? I have 2 pair--sizes 39 and 39.5.

I don't know when it happened. I know I've had pain there for a long time that has steadily gotten worse. Just hope it heals. I'm taking my calcium and vitamin D like a good girl

[kiwibug]

I just found out I may have a stress fracture in my pelvis from running. I've been having a lot of pain in my hip, but they're not sure what's causing it yet.. I haven't gone for an x-ray yet to confirm, I see the sports doctor tomorrow. I haven't done anything for five days and I'm going crazy! For now they've said not to do anything until I have some more tests. I hope I can do SOMETHING soon.

I miss working out

[Bike Chick]

In your pelvis? Oh my that has to be painful! How did they diagnose it? I was told that a stress fracture won't show up on an xray until it completely breaks or starts to heal. What kind of treatment plan are you on?

We can be miserable together! I haven't ran since Sunday and I'm climbing the walls!!!