Weird Ankle Pain

[rubysoho]

another vote for the starts of tendonitis. Your description could be nearly identical to what I had happen to me a few years ago on the c25k program. But mine was long lasting and I ended up having to get an injection to finally calm it down after a couple months.

Rest for a bit. And maybe repeat an easier week only after the pain is gone. If it comes back or you can feel the tendon (know what I mean??) stop. And it wouldn't hurt to see a doctor... though I wish I had seen someone who was less needle happy. I can't complain much. What he did worked and I haven't had a relapse. *knock on wood!* I did stop running for about two year though. But mine hurt a lot and for a very long time before the injection.

[Blueberry]

Thanks so much for your responses. They are very helpful!

I'm trying out a new GP today (who is a DO), so I'm hoping she will be less needle happy/more supportive of an active lifestyle. I had the appointment scheduled anyway to get in with her - might as well see how she does. *crossing fingers* She was recommended to me by my favorite sports med guy and they did work together for a while. Will report back on what she says.

I will definitely not revisit running until the pain is gone. I was just surprised at how bad the pain was that quickly. Nothing during the run, 6 hours later - ouch!

[rubysoho]

yeah, there was no slow progression of pain that I can remember. Just one day it was there and it hurt! I also had to tape my ankle and wear a brace for a few weeks post injection.

[Blueberry]

The new doc is awesome.

You all are correct - peroneal tendonitis. I have a brace, and can only do what doesn't hurt with the brace on (we think cycling, swimming and maybe the elliptical). No running for 2 weeks and then we'll see. She made the next appt 30 minutes so she would have time to show me PT exercises. I *really* hope I don't end up having to have an injection - I almost pass out from a flu shot

[OakLeaf]

Glad you like the new doctor. That's a big plus right there. Bummer about the tendon - hope it heals quick.

[Selkie]

I'm surprised to hear about the shot. Neither of the podiatrists who treated me for this injury suggested an injection (assume it was cortisone). And I was a "repeat offender" with this injury, too.

Ankle injuries are the worst.

I hope you heal quickly and am sending you lots of good healing vibes.

[emily_in_nc]

Bummer! Hope it heals up quickly. Maybe since you are nipping it in the bud before it becomes chronic, you'll bounce back soon and not need any long-term treatment, injections, etc. Icing would probably help dull the pain in the meantime.

Good luck!

[rubysoho]

I'm surprised to hear about the shot. Neither of the podiatrists who treated me for this injury suggested an injection (assume it was cortisone). And I was a "repeat offender" with this injury, too.

Ankle injuries are the worst.

I hope you heal quickly and am sending you lots of good healing vibes.

I really feel I was bullied into getting a shot (wasn't cortisone but something similar). I should have been firmer about the whole thing. But, what can I say? Two years, no repeat AND I am running farther now than I was when I hurt my ankle. However, I will stand up for myself in the future. I highly suspect the cause was bad form and incorrect shoes.

Icing was also done for two weeks post injection.

[Blueberry]

So I'm off to PT - no improvement in 2 weeks and 2 days. Still massive swelling despite ice, rest and anti-inflammatory meds. Of course, my PT that I adore goes out on maternity leave in 2 weeks (and only has one appointment before she goes out), and the other one I've seen and like goes out this week on maternity leave. So...I'm seeing someone completely new and different.

My doc did volunteer that she would not inject the area where I have inflammation. FWIW she said that there was too much danger of doing injury to the tendon. I didn't ask her directly - she was just explaining one of the modalities she authorized PT to use and reassuring me it did not involve needles.

Will report back after PT.