now have Osteopenia, a step above Osteoperosis. My doctor told me to exercise more and take calcium. I took up running. In fact, I went from not running at all to running 10 miles every Saturday within 2 months. I didn't take my calcium or drink my milk.
Apparently there are 3 or 4 major causes of Stress Fractures. 1: running, 2: increasing time, intensity or type of exercise quickly and 3: bone density issues. Um, yeah. I think I have a stress fracture in my foot! Self-diagnosed, of course. Though not fully. . .both Pastor Jon and Cathy helped me diagnose my complaining self today at church.
Now, I'm out of running for a few weeks (or until it feels better), am wearing an oh so beautiful brace and DEFINITELY drinking 2 big glasses of milk tonight and taking my calcium!
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Ouch! I hope it heals quickly. And there is nothing worse than throwing up on the side of the road or in a parking lot. That is something I will NOT miss about pregnancy!
That is aweful!
I am going to start using this as a reason i don't run 10 miles...i am working up slowly :)
I don't understand how this happened to you...you are so NOT an extreme person. :) I jest....get better soon you silly and um, yeah, drink some milk!!!! Love you.
OH BUMMER! I got one of those one time.... get this... walking around at Disney for a week with just flip flops cause I was a dumb young thing. LOL! It really hurt. I just had to take motrin and wear comfy shoes. Angel
I never run myself, it's not biblical. Proverbs 28:1 says, "the wicked man runs when no one is chasing him". ha ha
Seriously, I hope it feels better soon; when the feet hurt the whole body is miserable. Love you!
Pregnancy sure does change your body in MANY ways!! The things we sacrifice for our growing babies!! Take of yourself! I would say stay of your foot, but we all know that is impossible with three little ones!
I found out last week that I have a stress fracture in each foot. Took me a week and half of limping around to finally go to the doctor. I have some very lovely shoes that I have to wear for 12 weeks. I also have some lovely pain medication.
The number one reason I don't run...possible stress fractures.
Ok, not #1 reason, but at least in my top 10! :) feel better!! xoxo
Oh I am so bummed! I am going to miss you, but will be waiting patiently until you are fully healed! Christie
good to know. I officially started traing this week.
Ah man! I am so proud of the insane progress you have made in such a short period of time. I'm sorry for this.
Can you ride a bike?
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