Went to see an orthopedic surgeon today about my leg... He agreed that the x-ray didn't show anything, but he was't surprised. He was puzzled by the location of my soreness and that I didn't have a fall, twist, or sprain of the leg/ankle. And then... he started feeling around on my leg... Yeah, it hurt and my reaction made him jump, too. Let's just say he was a little surprised by how sharp the pain was with the touch he gave. I guess I should have warned him how sore it really was, especially to the touch.
So, immediately after that he quickly said, "Well, I think we'll order an MRI."
Follow up appointment already scheduled for next week, MRI will be scheduled tomorrow (after insurance approves, of course). In the mean time... continue icing three times a day and take ibuprofen.
I'm definitely going to work tomorrow (Friday)... can't stay home another day. Not that I'm necessarily bouncing off the walls or anything, but I start to get anxiety and really blah. That's just me... nothing is necessarily wrong, I just get that way.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Sunday, September 07, 2014
Hold The Training Please
It's not exactly what I had planned for my Sunday... sitting on the front porch with ice on my leg. Hobbling around cringing in pain with each step I take with my left foot.
Three weeks until my first half marathon, and now... questionable.
Brings back memories of what WAS to be my first half marathon two years ago... I had completed an 11-mile run on a Saturday (three-weeks before the event). On Sunday morning I could hardly walk due to hip flexor problems; severe pain from hip to hip, through my pelvis, and down into my thighs. I ended up out of running for about eight weeks.
This time... On Wednesday of this week, after a REALLY good 5k run, I noticed a slight twinge of pain on my lower left leg on the inside. I didn't think anything about it and it was gone not too long afterwards. I couldn't remember if I felt anything on Monday after a 5-mile run, but I'm thinking I did. On Thursday I ran another 5-miles and again felt a little twinge of pain during and after, but nothing to keep me from running and it was gone soon after my run. So again, I didn't think anything much about it. Saturday: 9-mile run planned. I started off and immediately felt the pain, but it was bearable. But, the further I ran the more sharp and intense the pain became... At 3.5-miles I decided I had to walk. I tried a couple more times to run but the pain was too much.
So the long walk home began... After 1.5-miles of walking I texted my wife to let her know where I was... she texted back "Do u need me to come get u." UGH!!! I wanted to say "NO - I HAVE TO WALK." But, sucking in my pride I responded with "Yeah I think I do."
I'm not sure which hurt worse at that moment... my leg or my heart.
I stood waiting for my wife to pick me up... other runners passing me by; unable to acknowledge them as I usually would because of my jealousy.
I'm assuming (self-diagnosis time) I have a severe case of shin splints... I can't ever remember having shin splints when I ran cross country or track, but I do remember others and the pain they would experience. However the location of the pain is low on my left leg and on the inside, right above my ankle... not really what I would consider my "shin."
So, until I can get in to see my doctor tomorrow I'm staying on my butt as much as possible, icing every once in awhile and taking ibuprofen every four hours.
One thing I have learned today: it's difficult to get from the kitchen to the front porch with a full cup of coffee (ok, probably shouldn't fill it to the rim) with a hobble without spilling. (Yes, Laurie, I cleaned it up)
And I leave you with the following:
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Friday, September 05, 2014
Dreamin'
Wrote down this thought earlier this week...
What are YOUR dreams?
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What are YOUR dreams?
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Change In Plans, So Let's Blog
The last few days I've had a deep desire to start blogging again... Ever since I started my job at FedEx Office in December 2012 I've let my blogging go by the wayside, which was a big mistake.
And since my day has been rearranged for me (can't get into explaining that on here)... I thought I'd take the time to get started again.
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Sitting on my front porch with my pooch... looking around at my zinnias in full bloom (bright and cheery pinks and oranges)... morning glory already wilting from the heat of the late morning sun... purple coneflowers on their last blooms of the summer... black-eyed susans brightly displaying themselves in the midst of green... banana plant leaves flapping in the breeze waving to passerby's... garlic chive flowers buzzing with hundreds of bees visiting them... garden phlox spent flowers dangling by a thread... lauren's grape poppy seed pods spreading their tiny goodness in the wind for 2015 delight... marooned colored coleus adding a wonderful richness next to pink dragon-wing begonias sharing space in a large copper pot I received from a customer in my gardening days... magnolia flower blooming on my elizabeth magnolia tree (yes... in September!!!)...
I don't miss my gardening business, but their have been a few days lately when I have. Would I consider going back to it again? Absolutely not!!! It was a wonderful experience and one I treasure. But... physically and financially I could not afford it.
Sadly, I realized the other day as I was leaving a restaurant, I am forgetting flower/plant names now... I stared at a plant as I walked to the car and could not remember it, and it really bothered me. But, as it is with anything... when you're not doing something on a regular basis, your mind starts to forget. So it is with gardening for me. It has officially become a hobby again.
New subject...
While I sit here I have to laugh at my eclectic taste in music. I'm currently listening to "Tropical Radio" on Pandora... which is basically very upbeat latino music. LOVE IT!!! I have no idea what they're singing about, but it's helping my mood, which was pretty stinky when I first sat down on my front porch (after coming back home from a short-stay at work). I might next listen to celtic music, 80's music, Frank Sinatra, Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, Indie Coffeehouse music, etc. If you asked me what my favorite style of music is I honestly CANNOT give you one. I love all types... although... I have to say country and rap are very low on my list; VERY low.
New subject...
Running has been going very well for me... I have to say I'm SO glad I got back into it a few years ago. I've been posting some of my best times and distances since my 20's, which was the last time I REALLY ran. And even then, I'm pretty sure I didn't enjoy it. But I honestly am ENJOYING running again. I'm noticing a difference physically and mentally, which is the whole reason I started again.
Although... today I could have REALLY used a run for my mental-state (again, after my short-stay at work this morning), but it's a scheduled no-run day and I'm running 9 miles again tomorrow, so... I'm blogging instead. Better than sitting on my butt with my eyes glued to Netflix.
New subject... (Yes this is how my brain tends to work most days anymore)
Speaking of the above parenthesed (I'm pretty sure that's not a word) statement, Anyone else feel sometimes that they have adult ADD? Seriously... I feel like for the last 2-3 years this has become more and more of a problem for me, but I haven't really put my finger on it until recently. Granted, I probably have always had a problem with focusing, being easily distracted, not able to complete things... But, I would never have really considered I had ADD. But... after reading about it and how in some people it can become an issue more in later life than when younger, I'm thinking hmmmmmmmmmm. I haven't talked to a doctor about it yet, so I do realize I'm self-diagnosing.
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And so comes the end of my shared thoughts for today. The dog needs a walk, and I need to get up off my butt. For my sanity, this will become a more regular thing for me again... And no, it won't usually be entries like this. Look back at my older posts. We'll see where this leads me, but hopefully it will help me sort out my thoughts a little more than I've been able to over the past few months.
Oh, and pictures... yes, I'll get back to sharing pictures again on here... flowers, family, portraits, this and that.
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And since my day has been rearranged for me (can't get into explaining that on here)... I thought I'd take the time to get started again.
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Sitting on my front porch with my pooch... looking around at my zinnias in full bloom (bright and cheery pinks and oranges)... morning glory already wilting from the heat of the late morning sun... purple coneflowers on their last blooms of the summer... black-eyed susans brightly displaying themselves in the midst of green... banana plant leaves flapping in the breeze waving to passerby's... garlic chive flowers buzzing with hundreds of bees visiting them... garden phlox spent flowers dangling by a thread... lauren's grape poppy seed pods spreading their tiny goodness in the wind for 2015 delight... marooned colored coleus adding a wonderful richness next to pink dragon-wing begonias sharing space in a large copper pot I received from a customer in my gardening days... magnolia flower blooming on my elizabeth magnolia tree (yes... in September!!!)...
I don't miss my gardening business, but their have been a few days lately when I have. Would I consider going back to it again? Absolutely not!!! It was a wonderful experience and one I treasure. But... physically and financially I could not afford it.
Sadly, I realized the other day as I was leaving a restaurant, I am forgetting flower/plant names now... I stared at a plant as I walked to the car and could not remember it, and it really bothered me. But, as it is with anything... when you're not doing something on a regular basis, your mind starts to forget. So it is with gardening for me. It has officially become a hobby again.
New subject...
While I sit here I have to laugh at my eclectic taste in music. I'm currently listening to "Tropical Radio" on Pandora... which is basically very upbeat latino music. LOVE IT!!! I have no idea what they're singing about, but it's helping my mood, which was pretty stinky when I first sat down on my front porch (after coming back home from a short-stay at work). I might next listen to celtic music, 80's music, Frank Sinatra, Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, Indie Coffeehouse music, etc. If you asked me what my favorite style of music is I honestly CANNOT give you one. I love all types... although... I have to say country and rap are very low on my list; VERY low.
New subject...
Running has been going very well for me... I have to say I'm SO glad I got back into it a few years ago. I've been posting some of my best times and distances since my 20's, which was the last time I REALLY ran. And even then, I'm pretty sure I didn't enjoy it. But I honestly am ENJOYING running again. I'm noticing a difference physically and mentally, which is the whole reason I started again.
Although... today I could have REALLY used a run for my mental-state (again, after my short-stay at work this morning), but it's a scheduled no-run day and I'm running 9 miles again tomorrow, so... I'm blogging instead. Better than sitting on my butt with my eyes glued to Netflix.
New subject... (Yes this is how my brain tends to work most days anymore)
Speaking of the above parenthesed (I'm pretty sure that's not a word) statement, Anyone else feel sometimes that they have adult ADD? Seriously... I feel like for the last 2-3 years this has become more and more of a problem for me, but I haven't really put my finger on it until recently. Granted, I probably have always had a problem with focusing, being easily distracted, not able to complete things... But, I would never have really considered I had ADD. But... after reading about it and how in some people it can become an issue more in later life than when younger, I'm thinking hmmmmmmmmmm. I haven't talked to a doctor about it yet, so I do realize I'm self-diagnosing.
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And so comes the end of my shared thoughts for today. The dog needs a walk, and I need to get up off my butt. For my sanity, this will become a more regular thing for me again... And no, it won't usually be entries like this. Look back at my older posts. We'll see where this leads me, but hopefully it will help me sort out my thoughts a little more than I've been able to over the past few months.
Oh, and pictures... yes, I'll get back to sharing pictures again on here... flowers, family, portraits, this and that.
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