Whats wrong with my tendons???

[bosshog]

I'm 45, and the last 3 years I'm having major issues with my tendons. Basically as soon as over do something just a tiny little bit my tendons (whereever they might be) flair up/sprain them. Then they take about 9 to 15 months to heal, sometimes never. I've had to give up my biggest passion (playing guitar), I've had to give up the gym, running, cycling, and swimming now. I can;t do any exercise at all the last year as there is always something stopping me (plantar fasciitis. pulled shoulder, achiellies heal, and just lately a sprained ankle that just won't heal, so I can't even walk the dog!).

I've seen the Dr and even when a saw a private rheumatologist with nothing coming of it.

Surely this is not normal at my age?

[Some Gump]

Lack of meat in the diet.

Dr Gump prescribes ribs, bacon. Ribeye and lamb, taken 3 times a day (BBQ in the summer).
Hth
Gump.

[Blackpuddin]

I've suddenly developed sore Achilles tendons. They're sore as soon as I get up in the morning before I've even done anything. Physio recommended propping up the bottom end of the bed but it hasn't helped,

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Blackpuddin said:

I've suddenly developed sore Achilles tendons. They're sore as soon as I get up in the morning before I've even done anything. Physio recommended propping up the bottom end of the bed but it hasn't helped,

Me too! (at 45)

[Biglips]

I also have this problem, mainly with my Achilles but back, neck and shoulders are also a problem. I have had times when I can barely walk in the mornings. I am still not sure what the problem is but have worked out that it is very posture related. Some chairs I sit in and immediately I can feel my back and neck starting to feel unhappy. Same with different shoes and my Achilles.

I have spent a fortune in shoes and trainers and insoles to get something that does not aggravate the problem. Seen physios and orthotics people.I have finally found some cross trainers that don't do it and a pair of Churches shoes.and have been much better. Sorting the ergonomics of car seat and desk at work have made a huge difference too. It is not perfect but I am now able to do sport again albeit not at the level I previously did.

I suspect that it is some unspecified Rheumatological disorder as it is definitely inflammatory and responds to ibuprofen but I don't want to take that regularly.

Hope you get sorted, it is bloody miserable. I feel old before my time some days, but generally I have found these interventions to reduce symptoms about 80%. Good luck.

[Lotus Notes]

Blackpuddin said:

I've suddenly developed sore Achilles tendons. They're sore as soon as I get up in the morning before I've even done anything. Physio recommended propping up the bottom end of the bed but it hasn't helped,

It's an age thing, tendons get less elastic with age. Foot drop exercises fixed mine. Stand on a step (more than 10cm high), facing inwards and on your tip toes. Slowly drop your heel below the level of the step, hold for 2 seconds and raise until you're on your tip toes. Repeat 20 times in sets of three, minimum twice a day. All controlled movements.

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Blackpuddin said:

I've suddenly developed sore Achilles tendons. They're sore as soon as I get up in the morning before I've even done anything. Physio recommended propping up the bottom end of the bed but it hasn't helped,

It's an age thing, tendons get less elastic with age. Foot drop exercises fixed mine. Stand on a step (more than 10cm high), facing inwards and on your tip toes. Slowly drop your heel below the level of the step, hold for 2 seconds and raise until you're on your tip toes. Repeat 20 times in sets of three, minimum twice a day. All controlled movements.

Start two footed at first, then do it one legged and then do it one footed with a slightly bent knee.

I've had an issue with mine for a while but religiously sticking to what my physio instructed sorted it out.

It's a fairly quick fix too.

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I think we should all be doing yoga.