 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello Snowheaders,
I am wondering if anyone has fractured the sesamoid bones in their feet? I have a suspected fracture...who said that running was good for you?
I am wondering how long this injury takes to heal. I have looked at the internet but would prefer someone with experience to tell me if at all possible.
Thank you,
Hurdy
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hurdy, Keep your feet up and put some raisers at the heel of both feet to increase pressure at the back, footbeds should be made to keep force away from the area and prevent further or future damage. Timing wise, well that depends on the fore mentioned.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I had Sesamoiditis (no x-ray so could have been a fracture I suppose) which I got from hill walking, and it was quite painful, so much so that I asked to Dr to take the offending bits out, which he would not do (actually thought about doing it myself  ). Obviously I was over reacting but thats what I felt was the only way to sort it out. Dr said that rest and painkilers would sort it out, which it did eventually, probably around 2-3 weeks. That was a couple of years ago or so and I've not had it since. Not sure this helps but suspect its one of those things that have to heal themselves, the problem is we still have to get about.
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Hurdy, As per most of SMALLZOOKEEPER's comments (don't agree with the heel raise as a way to reduce pressure although in some cases changing the heel height can change the position of the sessamoids slightly and reduce or increase discomfort). Getting the weight off, limit activity, ice, orthotics made to off-load the joint, shoes with good shock absorbtion and possibly anti-inflammatories. If one or both are fractured they don't always fuse back together. Removing a sessamoid is a last resort as they are pretty important for the joint function on weightbearing. Time wise it depends on how much you really rest it!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thank you all for your advice. It's now confirmed that I've fractured the bones. Lovely picture on the x-ray that I had today.
Doctor has told me to try to keep the weight off it for four weeks and I've got a special show to wear...very fashionable...which keeps the weight off the toe area.
No need for painkillers but am shoving my foot in a bucket of cold water and ice from time to time to help reduce the swelling. Hopefully still able to do the triathlon in October but I'd rather be fit for skiing in December!
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