Okay - you guys are convincing me. I'm sitting here with throbbing pain in my leg after having it elevated and resting for the last few hours - so I'm going to my primary care's urgent care first thing in the morning.
Just feeling SO BUMMED because I feel like it means I can't get on my bike before the first training ride. Also bummed because it just hurts like hades!
Thanks everyone. Appreciate your feedback.
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06-10-2011, 01:05 PM #1
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06-10-2011, 02:36 PM #2
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I know how ya feel. I was supposed to run a half marathon in two weeks, and I can't even walk right now. Or bike. But if they can fix it right the first time, you might be able to bike again a lot faster. After an hour of work this morning, I can *almost* walk normally on flat surfaces.
Does your state allow PT without a prescription? Do you have someone you've gone to for injuries in the past? (CO lets you skip the step of going to a PCP that might not be very good with sports injuries, which saved me some money and a week or two of waiting for appointments to open up. But I'm pretty well known at my PT office anyway).
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06-10-2011, 03:36 PM #3
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Until you see your doctor, ice might give you some relief. I believe the current recommendation is 15-20 minutes of every hour. Put something (a washcloth, towel, or layer of clothing) between your skin and the ice to prevent tissue damage. I am not a medical professional, but had knee surgery about a year and a half ago. Ice is still my friend.
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06-10-2011, 05:59 PM #4
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I do have a PT - thought I haven't seen him in years and typically see him for my ankle injury. But I have been icing and as long as I keep up on my Ibu it feels okay - which might be bad because I'm still dreaming of getting on my bike in the morning instead of a doctor's visit. I'll see how it feels and I know I can go to my urgent care center if it hurts after the ride.
Its so frustrating when our bodies hold us back from doing what we want - which, as I get older and heavier, happens more and more often.
Thanks - and sorry others are battling their own injuries.
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