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Bad swelling in left ankle and calf

vrk3dsvrk3ds
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 While in fla last week I noticed my left calf and ankle becoming really tight with moderate pain, but just struck it up to my first full week of riding and running. It would get better while riding or running, and then tighten back up afterwards.

 

I didn't really notice in swelling and have continued riding and running this week. Today it is really swollen, and my ankle looks like a grapefruit? I don't remember twisting it and it's not painful to walk on. I dealt with ITB issues most of last season but was able to manage it pretty well. Could this be related to ITB, or ??

 

Thanks

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  • jwpicciottojwpicciotto
    Unless you were bit by soemthing and didn;t realize it or had a topical reaction to something, you have probably damaged/stressed something. Depending on where the issue is in your calf, you might have stressed the peroneus longus or brevis or associated tendons. That would account for the swelling of the outside of the ankle. Follow the normal RICE routine. If it doesn't respond quickly or you have a relapse, have this evaluated. This is the type of thing that can lead to long term issues and turn into months of recovery if not addressed.
  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson
    Posted By John Picciotto on 24 Jun 2012 11:40 AM

    Unless you were bit by soemthing and didn;t realize it or had a topical reaction to something, you have probably damaged/stressed something. Depending on where the issue is in your calf, you might have stressed the peroneus longus or brevis or associated tendons. That would account for the swelling of the outside of the ankle. Follow the normal RICE routine. If it doesn't respond quickly or you have a relapse, have this evaluated. This is the type of thing that can lead to long term issues and turn into months of recovery if not addressed.

    Can you tell someone sprained his ankle this year? Throwin' out that A&P like a pro, babe!

    I second what John is saying. If the swelling doesn't go down get to a sports doc ASAP. You didn't mention any discoloration.



     

  • vrk3dsvrk3ds
    So went to doc today and we did X-ray and Doppler ultrasound. Everything was negative so I must have just pulled a muscle?

    I am in between plans this week so just going to rest and see how it is this weekend! Hopefully I will be able to start HIM plan on Monday
  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson
    That is good news! Keep us posted.
  • vrk3dsvrk3ds
    Update!

    I have now had X-ray, ultrasound of my hip down, and on Tuesday had a pelvic ct scan with contrast die mmm lovely!

    All was negative, and my ankle is still swelling unless I stay completely off of it. I am able to bike but tried to run this am and made it about 1/4 mile before my calf knotted up! I'm at a loss and not sure what to do? Doc isn't sure either? I'm going to see my chiropractor ASAP and get art done it but can't understand why I'm still getting pitting ademia there?

    Bueller, bueller???
  • vrk3dsvrk3ds
    And the saga continues.......

    Was referred to a Sports Medicine doc this week and was lucky enough to get in and see him yesterday. After all kinds of tests, poking, and prodding, his conclusion is that I have torn the head of my Gastroc on the interior of my left leg. He said it in medical jargon, but I honestly don't remember what he said :-)

    I am suppose to wear compression sock when not training, and calf sleeve when I am training.

    He has given me very specific exercises to do on a treadmill, and in the pool, and put me in run jail for the next month! Based on reading some other posts, Im going to try the Aqua Running program and see how much run fitness I can build prior to my Sept 30th HIM. Wish me luck :-)

    Looks like my HIM just got a lot more interesting.

  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    Just came off a water running program from a 5 week layoff from tendinitis. I was surprised at how fatigued I would be after the water runs. I did 3 runs a week up to 1 hour with intervals in each. First wrk would be 30sec hard/30sec easy x 8 and added two a week. 2nd workout was longer intervals of 2:30 on/1min off and I did this as a ladder 2:30/3:30/4:30 and back down. The third workouts was even longer intervals of 5 minutes with 1 min recovery. I always warmed up for 5 minutes and cooled down for 5 minutes and then did stretching after. After about 3 weeks I was given clearance to do 3 x 20min road runs and I supplemented them with the water runs and have continued to do that until this week, where I am tapering formy HIM this Sunday. Good luck.
  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson
    Scott: Glad you finally found out what was wrong! A muscle tear is nothing to take lightly.
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