In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[Twoboysnmygirl]

That is surprising! I would have thought for sure that the bigger cities would have them. Wouldn't make a difference to me since I'm at least 100 miles from all of them...dead-center-in-the-middle-of-nowhere!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning! I still have a house full of kids. I think there are 8 here? I don't know. But at 8:45am they are ALL still asleep! Amazing!

Have a great day!

 

[lisah0711]

Pardon me, ladies, but I wanted to be sure that those of you who are going to the Princess know about this WISH meet on Saturday 2/26. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39563046&postcount=1 It would be nice to meet some of there!

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi!

I've escaped the CUCKOO house!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ran for the exit upon release yesterday. Not really but you get the feeling. Hospitals are nut factories.

I'm okay. LOVING Percocet. I'm not home yet but OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nathan is still doing fine (still in - I couldn't break him out in tandem) . It will be a long haul for him but still doing fine.

Thanks to the Cutie for her fine updates.

Thanks to all of you for your support.

I have much to share. Of course. And will soon.

 

[lisah0711]

Hi!

I've escaped the CUCKOO house!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ran for the exit upon release yesterday. Not really but you get the feeling. Hospitals are nut factories.

I'm okay. LOVING Percocet. I'm not home yet but OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nathan is still doing fine (still in - I couldn't break him out in tandem) . It will be a long haul for him but still doing fine.

Thanks to the Cutie for her fine updates.

Thanks to all of you for your support.

I have much to share. Of course. And will soon.

Lisa, best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

HI Lisa,
AMAZING WHAT YOU DID, Just AMAZING

Get well fast!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I went out for my 11.5 today, 35* and a bit of wind.
doing well up til mile 4.5 then my left foot start to hurt, its like I am running on the outside of my foot and my arch up my leg was in MAJOR pain, I tied my shoe tighter, that made my toes fall asleep, Mile 7 went in the house and change my shoes to my old shoes. I was done at mile 7.53 in 1:57
OMG, what should I do?? I wont be able to hit 11.5 before the race, I have it it once 2 weeks ago. HELP I a freaking
I am going to the run store today to see if I shoud get yet another pair of shoes or just a insert will do.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

Hola. Another Lisa Update. She and Nathan are doing very good. They have been moved to a step down unit and the doctors are amazed at the kidney strength in both of them. Of course Lisa has good kidneys! Wonder if she got that from her mom or dad, lol. This is the short version, Lisa can tell you the finer details herself. She will possibly be home Sunday. Boy this news just brightens my day, eh.

Of course Lisa has good kidneys!

Hee, it's 3am here and I'm getting UP! I'm a backwards vampire. Tired by 8pm and wanting to get up at 2-3am!

You ARE a backwards Vampire!

Hi!

I've escaped the CUCKOO house!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ran for the exit upon release yesterday. Not really but you get the feeling. Hospitals are nut factories.

I'm okay. LOVING Percocet. I'm not home yet but OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nathan is still doing fine (still in - I couldn't break him out in tandem) . It will be a long haul for him but still doing fine.

Thanks to the Cutie for her fine updates.

Thanks to all of you for your support.

I have much to share. Of course. And will soon.

LISA!!!!!
So good to hear from you! Take good care of yourself during your recovery, and Im so happy hear that Nathan is doing well too

So I have an injury! Not from running, oh no that would be too simple. I tripped over in the house yesterday over nothing, and caught my knee on the corner of the coffee table - so now my knee is all bruised and a little bit swollen on one side. Im hoping it has gone down for tomorrow, it meant I couldn't go running today. Im thinking I may need to put a knee support on tomorrow? Any good ideas you guys?

Karen - I probably should have mentioned in my 'mini-bio' - I am actually the clumsiest person in the world. Ever. I have been known to fall over nothing and I walk into things at least once a day

Everyone - Hi

 

[adsrtw]

Jo - It sounds like you need to rest it and get a good supportive insole.

I'm just in from my 10. Wooo Hooo! Did it in 3 hours, but we stopped to watch a barge. Yes folks! Nothing like the mighty muddy Ohio River, lol.

Lisa - I'm so glad to hear from you. Thought about you alot.

Hi everybody else! I'm famished, so I am going to grab a snack.

 

[Ronda93]

Lisa - so glad you're sprung! Enjoy the Percocet and bask in the good vibes of a wonderful deed/sacrifice. Amazing.

Ronda

 

[lisaviolet]

And I'm so glad to hear about *****es (OVERCOMING THE EDIT: the boy thing) and bananas and the race and miles done.

It's coming quickly, eh? How exciting for you all. Can't wait.

Will write more tomorrow. I had drama right from pre-surgery but no one touched my peace.

Jo, don't worry. You will be fine. As Aerosmith says F.!.N.E fine.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Lisa, can I have some of what your taking...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lisa, darling! SO glad to have you back and here! And so so so proud of you! Of COURSE everything went well and OF COURSE you had a super kidney. I wouldn't expect any less! And God yes, Percocet is lovely!

Remind me to tell you a funny story about a conversation I had with Liz about pain killers!

So I have an injury! Not from running, oh no that would be too simple. I tripped over in the house yesterday over nothing, and caught my knee on the corner of the coffee table - so now my knee is all bruised and a little bit swollen on one side. Im hoping it has gone down for tomorrow, it meant I couldn't go running today. Im thinking I may need to put a knee support on tomorrow? Any good ideas you guys?

Kelly! What are we going to do with you, our own little Bella! I am so not surprised that you tripped over thin air!

Ice that knee and keep us posted.

As Aerosmith says F.!.N.E fine.

Ok, so with Jeff away I am watching American Idol! Yes, the kids and I DVRd all of the audition episodes and have been watching them. Can I just say...my 80s crush on Mr. Tyler has returned. LOVING HIM! Three words....Rock me, Steven! OMG, that SO needed to be on the back of the shirt! We have to start a list for next year!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Jo--tell us more about this pain. Does it hurt even when not running? Like, just when walking around the house? In all types of shoes? Did you take ibuprofen? If not, take some NOW. Is it just the arch? Have you ever had plantar fasciitis? That is the common culprit for bottom of foot pain. Or is the pain more shooting up the leg? (And yes, that is spelled correctly if you need to Google it, but here is the description...)

Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The plantar fascia is a very thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. This band of tissue is what creates the arch of the foot. When the fascia is overstretched or overused, it can become inflamed. When the fascia is inflamed, it can be painful and make walking more difficult.

Risk factors for plantar fasciitis include:

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Foot arch problems (both flat feet and high arches)
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Obesity
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Repetitive loading on the feet from long-distance running, especially running downhill or on uneven surfaces
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Tight Achilles tendon (the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel)
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Shoes with poor arch support or soft soles


This condition is one of the most common orthopedic complaints relating to the foot.


Symptoms

The most common complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel, which is usually worse in the morning and may improve throughout the day. By the end of the day the pain may be replaced by a dull ache that improves with rest.

Signs and tests

Typical physical exam findings include:

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Mild swelling
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Redness
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Tenderness on the bottom of the heel


Initial treatment usually consists of:

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Anti-inflammatory medications
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Heel stretching exercises

To relieve plantar fasciitis:

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Apply ice to the painful area. Do this at least twice a day for 10 - 15 minutes, more often in the first couple of days.
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Rest as much as possible for at least a week.
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Take acetamin for pain or ibuprofen for pain and inflammation.
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Try wearing a heel cup, felt pads in the heel area, or an orthotic device.
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Use night splints to stretch the injured fascia and allow it to heal.
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Wear properly fitting shoes.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Lisa - whoo hoo on being released. So glad your recovery is going well and that Nathan is doing well too.

Jo - stop and breathe. I think Amy is right. You may need some rest and maybe an insert. Take it one step at a time. You are going to finish that race. I just know it.

The weekend was a good one despite the fact that I slept the day away yesterday. My workout was a good one (lots of squats and lunges with some core in between) followed by some spinning. Got home, cleaned up, ra a few errands and then sat down to do some knitting. Nope - I ended up falling asleep for the next three hours! Guess I was a 'little' tired. Spent today getting caught up on all the things I was supposed to do yesterday and the work I brought home with me. Oh well - the nap was great!

Liz - I bought a new Vera Bradley tote on Friday night. It is one of the microfiber ones. Totally am loving it! Thought you might be excited about this.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Jo--if you have hit 11.5 once (and you've done a 10, too, right?) then RELAX. You are ready. Yes, really. At this point, it is far more important to get to the starting line HEALTHY as opposed to getting the miles in. You've done the training, you've logged the miles. Just do what you can do and absolutely DO NOT force yourself.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

What a freakin' busy weekend I had. So, so far behind. And not feeling well. Not completely sick, but not quite right either. Tomorrow was supposed to be my 11 miles - I'm holding off until Tuesday at this point. I'll catch up on everything tomorrow.

in the mean time to everyone!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

thank you Amiee, E, and Paula

Yes I did hit a 10 mile run in Jan, 2 weeks ago I hit 11.5, last week was 4 and then this weekend was 7.5. I went to the run store. Its is on PF becasue the pain was not there when I started, it showed up about mile 4.5 I tried to re tie my shoe and but that did not help and at 7.5 I was by my house so I just stopped, It was pretty windy out too. The pain is in the inside of my left foot, under my arch, and goes up the inside of my leg. I feel like I am hitting the ground with the outside of my left foot, the run store said I should change my shoe from a N to a S. but I dont have $$ for that right now, no do I have time to brake them in, so I did buy an insert. walked on it for the rest of the day, today I am sore, feet and knees.


Happy Monday All..
I will try to check in via phone from work

Meg, hope all is well

OH E, did you find out the color the disney shirt is?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I will definitely done ONE full. Once. For bling and bragging rights.

Once was enough for me. The time it takes to train for a full is more than I'm willing to commit to again.

Unless of course it's the Goofy

Wouldn't make a difference to me since I'm at least 100 miles from all of them...dead-center-in-the-middle-of-nowhere!

Definitely has it's pros and cons, doesn't it?

I've escaped the CUCKOO house!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAY! So glad you've been sprung Lisa! Can't wait to hear all about this amazing gift you've so generously given

So I have an injury! Not from running, oh no that would be too simple. I tripped over in the house yesterday over nothing, and caught my knee on the corner of the coffee table - so now my knee is all bruised and a little bit swollen on one side.

Oh Kelly. We need to bubblewrap you I hope you're feeling better today. Honestly, I probably wouldn't brace the knee. Just go easy on it. Problem with bracing is that sometimes the braces restrict you in ways that you don't need, which can put added stress and strain on other muscles and ligaments as they are forced to compensate. You don't want to end up with a different and potentially worse injury.

Three words....Rock me, Steven!

The weekend was a good one despite the fact that I slept the day away yesterday. My workout was a good one (lots of squats and lunges with some core in between) followed by some spinning. Got home, cleaned up, ra a few errands and then sat down to do some knitting. Nope - I ended up falling asleep for the next three hours! Guess I was a 'little' tired

Three hour nap! WOW! You must have really needed that!

Jo - mileage. Do not worry about a THING with your mileage. You've done all the right things and are good to go there. 10, 11.5. You are fine!

The foot. Ice, advil, easy stretching. If you haven't started that routine yet, I'd get right on it. Something is likely inflamed for some reason or another and your first course of action is to relieve the symptom then figure out the source. It could be as simple as a muscle cramp. The insert should help, but take it easy on the foot the next few days and try to get it feeling better. You've got the mileage base down so your one and only job right now is to get yourself to the start line HEALTHY!


Ok. Speaking of healthy. I'm not. I've been sick all weekend. Today was supposed to be 11 miles for me, but I'm postponing. I'm hoping I feel good enough to give it a go tomorrow.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

oh...and

Happy Valentines Day everyone!