i have just been told i have this in ankle after 6 weeks of back n forth to doctors, and 3 other diagnosis,( inc ganglion, cyst and ligamnent damage)
can any one tell me what this is? i have to have physio justhave to wait for appt, ( 4-5 weeks waiting list)
but in mean time what should i do, its the tendon on top of foot- ankle, should it be straped up? what about best pain killers ect?
2007-02-20 03:55:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you speak to your local pharmacy they will be able to advise you about anti inflammatories and pain killers. Whilst you are waiting for physiotherapy, think carefully about the type of shoes you are wearing and if they are over-stressing your foot/ankle tendon (they could even have been the original cause of the problem) . You are best to avoid applying heavy duty adhesive strapping. Unless this is done by someone who knows exacly what they are doing you are more likely to get worse with it. Elastic ankle supports have a limited use in making a person more aware of the way they are using their ankle but probably don't affect long term recovery from tendonitis.
2007-02-21 04:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Imok R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had tendenitis, but in my Achilles tendon. I went to a pediotrist who gave me a shot and told me that the healing would take at least six months. Well, it was closer to a year. I chose not to go to physical therapy, not physiotherapy, because he said time was what was required.
I would be thinking WHAT caused the tendenitis because you don't want to keep reinjuring the tendon while you are waiting for it to heal. That meant that I could not do certain things at the gym for over three months! I also used ice packs and heat packs for several weeks when the pain was intense.
To help the tendon heal, I went to a specialized shoe store and spent the $$$$ to buy a more supportive shoe. I also did NOT walk around the house without some form of footwear.
Pain killers only mask the problem and do not aid in healing. In fact, it is my opinion that pain killers make you forget you have injured yourself and do further harm.
2007-02-20 04:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the suffix "itis" means "inflammation of".
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas
Tonsilitis is inflammation of the tonsils
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon.
Inflammation is caused by physical, bacterial, or auto-immune assult. Once the cause is determined, it can be treated effectively. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often prescribed (aspirin, ibuprofin). Rest to prevent re-injury is a good idea. A splint or wrap will certainly help to immobilize the affected part.
2007-02-20 04:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Mangosteen juice, It is a powerfull anti-inflammatory, anti-oxident amongst many, many other properties that this amazing little fruit is packed full of.
Inflammation occurs when tissues are injured by, bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause.
Why take a drug when a food could do the same thing?
http://www.mangosteen101.co.uk
http://www.goxanthones.com
2007-02-20 04:22:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear that its very painful strap it up and keep it warm you have over stretched the tendons in you foot, take anti inflammatory and rest whenever possible
2007-02-20 04:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by scubs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen and wrap it medium tention in an ace-bandage. Try not to walk on it any more tahn is nessesary.
2007-02-20 04:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...filp knows...my docs are crap...I od'd on neurofen and just got on with it...still plays up in cold weather though...to the point I walk funny...but as I said...my docs are crap...
2007-02-20 04:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Buttsmear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋