Hi, I am a 50 yr old once was active female, 4 months after having my ankle fused in two places. The ankle is completely pain free now but there are pains in other areas. The screws in my heel sometimes rub on my shoes and a small knock will make me yip. Also pain in the heel and other areas as my other bones adjust. Notable swelling still if I do too much but the pain is nothing compared to what I had and I am medication free. As for exercise, I can potter around, mow lawns , walk the dogs, but running will never happen and 20-30 mins walking is all I can manage at the moment before I start limping. I was told 6 months for total fusion so hopefully I will end up being able to do a normal days activities. I am really disappointed when after the op the dr told me I would now have to limit my walking due to the stress on the other bones. I was under the impression that I would return to a fairly normal life and that includes a little light hiking and beach walking without copping it for the rest of the day. Fingers crossed for the next two months.
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Hi, I am a 50 yr old once was active female, 4 months after having my ankle fused in two places. The ankle is completely pain free now but there are pains in other areas. The screws in my heel sometimes rub on my shoes and a small knock will make me yip. Also pain in the heel and other areas as my other bones adjust. Notable swelling still if I do too much but the pain is nothing compared to what I had and I am medication free. As for exercise, I can potter around, mow lawns , walk the dogs, but running will never happen and 20-30 mins walking is all I can manage at the moment before I start limping. I was told 6 months for total fusion so hopefully I will end up being able to do a normal days activities. I am really disappointed when after the op the dr told me I would now have to limit my walking due to the stress on the other bones. I was under the impression that I would return to a fairly normal life and that includes a little light hiking and beach walking without copping it for the rest of the day. Fingers crossed for the next two months.
October 10, 2015 - 5:48amThis Comment
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