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So, for almost a year now, I’ve been dealing with this nagging, intermittent pain on the side of my right breast, right near the armpit area. I’ve gone all out to get checked—two ultrasounds, a mammogram, and even an MRI—but honestly, nothing scary popped up on any of them. The report basically said my breast tissue is just undergoing involution, with some minor amounts of reduced fibroglandular tissue in the upper outer quadrants. Everyone is telling me the same thing: just keep up with my regular checkups. Since I went through menopause a long time ago, I really don't think it's a hormone thing. I try my best to just ignore the occasional ache, but I can't help feeling a little anxious about it. Does anyone have a clue what could be causing this, or is there anything else I should be doing?
Maria Richardson85 said:Here I am again! I finally got my brace after wearing a walking boot for three months. My leg feels so stiff, and the incision hasn't fully closed up yet—they had me using Granuflex for three weeks, but now I'm just using ointment and it seems to be working. I'm waiting about a month before starting physical therapy, but they haven't given me any other instructions. What I really want to know is... how long does this ankle stiffness last??? I'm already walking around full weight-bearing, without crutches or the brace. I'm fasting a little bit too... my leg swells up the second I start walking, though it goes down once I use compresses. I've been exercising at home constantly. WHAT else should I be doing? I don't even dare try riding a bike, let alone driving a car... because of that stiffness. Plus, my knee hurts when I walk for too long. It feels like... recovery is just moving so slowly... Any advice would be worth its weight in gold!
Look, recovery is super individual, especially since you were immobilized for so long (four months!?). Once your incision is fully healed, try massaging your tendon and ankle several times a day with St. John's Wort oil (my physical therapist actually recommended this). You can also use ice massage (freeze some water in a small paper cup) on your leg before and after exercises. Also, try wrapping your leg with an elastic bandage or wearing a knee-high compression sock before you get out of bed—it helps immensely with the swelling!
You just need tons of patience. Good luck!
Thanks so much, you guys really put my mind at ease! I was reading all these horror stories about being stuck in a cast for weeks and dealing with endless rehab, so I was starting to freak out because everything feels like it's moving way too fast for me. I was in a walking boot for ten days, then a cast up to my knee for a week, and now I’ve got my leg free and instructions for stretching, exercises, hitting the beach, and all that. I had my surgery over at the Cleveland clinic, so I assume they follow the same high standards... I'm just a little nervous about whether the tendon actually healed properly—fingers crossed nothing goes wrong! I'm planning to start my physical therapy with Mistura; I have a feeling that might be more effective than the standard hospital PT, don't you think?
Hey everyone!
I just had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon about two weeks ago. Right now, I’m stuck in this knee-high walking boot, but I have my follow-up appointment with the surgeon next week. We’ll see what the game plan is from there, though apparently, they don't do long-term immobilization like they used to; the goal now is to get moving with rehab as soon as possible.
I’d love to hear about your experiences! When did you actually start physical therapy, how long did the whole process take, and what did your treatment plan and exercises look like? Also, when were you finally able to stand on your own two feet again? Some people mention getting coverage for things like specialized wellness retreats or hydrotherapy—did anyone actually get that approved?
Please share your stories!