ryanficken
11-01-08, 02:21 AM
First and foremost, I would like to introduce myself: I am poolee Ryan Ficken of Las Vegas, Nevada. I ship July 13, 2009 with an Infantry MOS picked out.
My first post here on Leatherneck.com is a medical question. I've already recieved many opinions and inputs on it (doctor, family, recruiter, knowledgable friends), but I figure that there never is too many opinions. I've had a running-induced injury (if you would even call it that) for quite some time, but it has been on-and-off, instead of consistent.
I suppose it is comparable to a shin splint, but in my left calf. These past two weeks, the pain has been consistent and has basically prevented me from running at all. As I run, the pain builds up and is bearable until about 3-5 minutes into each run, forcing me to limp my way back to my starting point, shamefully.
My family doctor says it may be a calf sprain or just bad cramps, but just suggests rest, meaning no running for about a month (which I'm used to doing 4-6 times a week). It's a very frustrating predicament. Sorry for the rant, the questions are coming next. The doctor gave me two perscriptions and recommended physical therapy (which I found to be a bit extreme).
Some days, when I walk around less, the leg is fine and there is little to no pain. Other days, when I'm more active and/or doing PT excluding running, it hurts a bit more and forces me to limp. So my questions are:
1. Do you think physical therapy would be a smart idea or even required to heal?
2. Do you think this will be a permanent problem that will affect me in boot camp (9 months away)?
3. My recruiter's against the idea of the meds due to possible waves in my enlistment status. Again, I would like to hear anyone kind enough to offer an opinion.
4. What do you think about the whole situation? What do you think I should be doing about this problem?
Once again, all opinions are welcome and greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading.
EDIT: Ah, one more thing: I've been heavily compensating the hurt calf with my right leg, which is starting to pain in the foot and joints. Any advice on this problem? Is this normal? If not, what can I do differently to avoid a potential injury on my right leg?
My first post here on Leatherneck.com is a medical question. I've already recieved many opinions and inputs on it (doctor, family, recruiter, knowledgable friends), but I figure that there never is too many opinions. I've had a running-induced injury (if you would even call it that) for quite some time, but it has been on-and-off, instead of consistent.
I suppose it is comparable to a shin splint, but in my left calf. These past two weeks, the pain has been consistent and has basically prevented me from running at all. As I run, the pain builds up and is bearable until about 3-5 minutes into each run, forcing me to limp my way back to my starting point, shamefully.
My family doctor says it may be a calf sprain or just bad cramps, but just suggests rest, meaning no running for about a month (which I'm used to doing 4-6 times a week). It's a very frustrating predicament. Sorry for the rant, the questions are coming next. The doctor gave me two perscriptions and recommended physical therapy (which I found to be a bit extreme).
Some days, when I walk around less, the leg is fine and there is little to no pain. Other days, when I'm more active and/or doing PT excluding running, it hurts a bit more and forces me to limp. So my questions are:
1. Do you think physical therapy would be a smart idea or even required to heal?
2. Do you think this will be a permanent problem that will affect me in boot camp (9 months away)?
3. My recruiter's against the idea of the meds due to possible waves in my enlistment status. Again, I would like to hear anyone kind enough to offer an opinion.
4. What do you think about the whole situation? What do you think I should be doing about this problem?
Once again, all opinions are welcome and greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading.
EDIT: Ah, one more thing: I've been heavily compensating the hurt calf with my right leg, which is starting to pain in the foot and joints. Any advice on this problem? Is this normal? If not, what can I do differently to avoid a potential injury on my right leg?