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by Barb
(Holly Springs, Ga USA)
I was born with spina bifida, repaired, did fine for a long time. I am now 47 and have went through two tethered cord surgeries, the last being in 2009 and I have nerve damage in my spine (adhesive arachnoiditis, syrinx, etc.). Recently I have had a horrible time getting up in the morning and trying to walk because the pain in my Achilles was so bad I couldn't stand to step down on my foot. It would ease up about an hour after being up and moving around. My calf muscle stays very tight because of the spasticity in my leg. It is almost as if I can not keep that leg/ankle still for any length of time. I am constantly rolling it around, turning it in and out, etc. I purchased a dorsal night splint to try to ease the pain of my Achilles tendon. I woke up in the middle of the night in excruciating pain. I felt as if my entire foot was being ripped off. It was more than just a cramp. It hurt from my ankle and encompassed my entire foot. I don't know what is going on with my foot. Why would it hurt so incredibly bad just from being held in the correct position for three hours? :(
Comments for Achilles Pain and possible calf shortening.
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