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Compression hose - Achilles tenderness
I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to
wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? |
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Compression hose - Achilles tenderness
On 15/11/2011 02:46, Plano Dude wrote:
I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? Yeah I did, it started happening when I was about 50. Severe stiffening (to the point of being lame) affected the achilles near the calf of both legs and seemed to be brought on by participation in any any 'impact' sport like beach volleyball/soccer/jogging. It would last for a couple of days but stay slightly sore for a week. Now I only do non-impact sports (cycling and windsurfing) and I haven't had any more trouble with it touches wood. -- |
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Compression hose - Achilles tenderness
Plano Dude a écrit profondement:
| I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to | wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the | bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed | tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf | muscle. | Right Achilles is ok. | Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? Not exactly similar But my ankles tend to swell and this seems to be directly related to both weight and salt consumption combined with age. RICE whilst of some help is not totally effective these days. 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per day might fix you up although it's on the banned list a la Alexandr Kolobnev (guilty but no suspension due to extenuating circumstances) -- Davey Crockett Flying the Flag of the English The Flag of Hengest and Horsa http://azurservers.com:7080/rbr/englishdragon.jpg |
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Compression hose - Achilles tenderness
On Nov 14, 9:46*pm, Plano Dude wrote:
I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? No, but I can see how wearing the compression hose for such extended periods could help in one area and hurt in another. How about cutting some small slits in the hose in the problem area to relieve some of the pressure? You'd probably have to reinforce the cuts so they wouldn't unravel. Think of them as bound buttonholes. Sewing machines have such settings and it's truly trivial to do. R |
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Compression hose - Achilles tenderness
On Nov 15, 2:46*am, Plano Dude wrote:
I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? Stinging around the tendon, swelling around the joint, stiffness and pain at limits of movement. This has all been quite minor and been dragging on for years. Recently been bathing feet and ankles in natural salt water scrubbing for two minutes each day with feet submerged. Skin is wonderfully soft and inflamation etc has dissappeared, in days. The beneficial effects also seem to spread and my calf muscles at least are softer after a couple of weeks of use. |
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On Nov 15, 12:49*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Nov 14, 9:46*pm, Plano Dude wrote: I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? No, but I can see how wearing the compression hose for such extended periods could help in one area and hurt in another. *How about cutting some small slits in the hose in the problem area to relieve some of the pressure? *You'd probably have to reinforce the cuts so they wouldn't unravel. *Think of them as bound buttonholes. *Sewing machines have such settings and it's truly trivial to do. R I've also questioned the value of compression hose. The pressure increase will tend to reduce fluid build up in the lower extremities but at the expense of reduced blood flow. That is, artificially creating vasoconstriction will reduce blood flow in the lower leg unless blood pressure increases. I was talked into trying them but didn't like the feel. Ride more was my answer. Phil H |
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On Nov 22, 4:38*pm, Phil H wrote:
On Nov 15, 12:49*pm, RicodJour wrote: On Nov 14, 9:46*pm, Plano Dude wrote: I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? No, but I can see how wearing the compression hose for such extended periods could help in one area and hurt in another. *How about cutting some small slits in the hose in the problem area to relieve some of the pressure? *You'd probably have to reinforce the cuts so they wouldn't unravel. *Think of them as bound buttonholes. *Sewing machines have such settings and it's truly trivial to do. I've also questioned the value of compression hose. The pressure increase will tend to reduce fluid build up in the lower extremities but at the expense of reduced blood flow. That is, artificially creating vasoconstriction will reduce blood flow in the lower leg unless blood pressure increases. I was talked into trying them but didn't like the feel. Ride more was my answer. Don't look for me to disagree with you! I think you're entirely right. The compression thing should be done on a very limited basis, and the riding thing will keep you happier for longer. And it's cooler. Nobody ever said, "Hey, c'mon over - I want to show you my new compression socks." You want Dr. Rico's free homespun advice? No? Too bad! Get a rocking chair. I'm serious. The gentle rocking is your lower legs pumping. Pumping muscles and pumping blood flow are the same thing. The pumping improves strength, is done with no weight on the legs, and can be done for hours on end while watching TV. R |
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On Nov 22, 5:58*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Nov 22, 4:38*pm, Phil H wrote: On Nov 15, 12:49*pm, RicodJour wrote: On Nov 14, 9:46*pm, Plano Dude wrote: I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? No, but I can see how wearing the compression hose for such extended periods could help in one area and hurt in another. *How about cutting some small slits in the hose in the problem area to relieve some of the pressure? *You'd probably have to reinforce the cuts so they wouldn't unravel. *Think of them as bound buttonholes. *Sewing machines have such settings and it's truly trivial to do. I've also questioned the value of compression hose. The pressure increase will tend to reduce fluid build up in the lower extremities but at the expense of reduced blood flow. That is, artificially creating vasoconstriction will reduce blood flow in the lower leg unless blood pressure increases. I was talked into trying them but didn't like the feel. Ride more was my answer. Don't look for me to disagree with you! *I think you're entirely right. *The compression thing should be done on a very limited basis, and the riding thing will keep you happier for longer. *And it's cooler. *Nobody ever said, "Hey, c'mon over - I want to show you my new compression socks." You want Dr. Rico's free homespun advice? *No? *Too bad! * Get a rocking chair. *I'm serious. *The gentle rocking is your lower legs pumping. *Pumping muscles and pumping blood flow are the same thing. *The pumping improves strength, is done with no weight on the legs, and can be done for hours on end while watching TV. R So when you're out riding your bike, you're "off your rocker"? |
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Compression hose - Achilles tenderness
On Nov 22, 11:45 pm, Carl Sundquist wrote:
On Nov 22, 5:58 pm, RicodJour wrote: On Nov 22, 4:38 pm, Phil H wrote: On Nov 15, 12:49 pm, RicodJour wrote: On Nov 14, 9:46 pm, Plano Dude wrote: I've had swelling/edema problems for years and I've recently taken to wearing compression hose almost all the time when I am not on the bike, even occasionally when I am sleeping. I've recently noticed tenderness and stiffness lately in my left achilles up near the calf muscle. Right Achilles is ok. Any one else had an Achilles problem like this? No, but I can see how wearing the compression hose for such extended periods could help in one area and hurt in another. How about cutting some small slits in the hose in the problem area to relieve some of the pressure? You'd probably have to reinforce the cuts so they wouldn't unravel. Think of them as bound buttonholes. Sewing machines have such settings and it's truly trivial to do. I've also questioned the value of compression hose. The pressure increase will tend to reduce fluid build up in the lower extremities but at the expense of reduced blood flow. That is, artificially creating vasoconstriction will reduce blood flow in the lower leg unless blood pressure increases. I was talked into trying them but didn't like the feel. Ride more was my answer. Don't look for me to disagree with you! I think you're entirely right. The compression thing should be done on a very limited basis, and the riding thing will keep you happier for longer. And it's cooler. Nobody ever said, "Hey, c'mon over - I want to show you my new compression socks." You want Dr. Rico's free homespun advice? No? Too bad! Get a rocking chair. I'm serious. The gentle rocking is your lower legs pumping. Pumping muscles and pumping blood flow are the same thing. The pumping improves strength, is done with no weight on the legs, and can be done for hours on end while watching TV. R So when you're out riding your bike, you're "off your rocker"? I like it! Much better than the usual "someone's home, but the porch light is flickering" that I usually get. R |
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