DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I know it's mostly a sports forum, but I feel like venting. About a month ago, I was getting out of the car, and I put my foot down on the sidewalk and felt an instant shooting pain in my calf, couldn't move, couldn't walk etc. I thought it was a charlie horse because it felt like a knot in my leg, but 4 hours later it was just going away. About a week ago I felt the same pain while I was walking to the car from the campus and it continued for the rest of the day until I went to bed some 12 hours later. So naturally I go to the doctor today, he does a few tests and it turns out I've been walking around for a month on a torn calf muscle. The worst part is that I umpire baseball, and it's something I enjoy (and it gives me money to finance my free time) - We open in a month, and in all likelihood I won't be able to be on the field. Hell, I may be done for the season before it even starts. I don't know how bad it is, but as with any tear, surgery is always a possibility. I have to go back to the doctor in a week, and then for an MRI to find out how bad it is. What kills me is I did this stepping out of the car. 20 years of bowling 3 days a week, 52 weeks a year pretty much nonstop with the worst injury being a little tendonitis in my shoulder and I tear a calf muscle getting out of the F(&^*** car!? UGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnwildfan7000 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I guess when s*** hits the fan, it hits it hard! That sucks, who knew getting out of the car would cause such an injury. I hope you get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 That sucks. If you undergo surgery, you can buy a jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 That sucks. If you undergo surgery, you can buy a jersey Haha, I wish. If I need surgery, that takes away my money-making for the summer, which takes away my ability to buy jerseys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnwildfan7000 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 If you have to go to surgery, go ahead and sell your jerseys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Why would I wanna do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod661 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I had a partial tear 3 and half years ago doing a routine training exercise at work, it felt like an elastic snapped when it happened. I went to see my doctor who sent me for an MRI (private clinic). I had 75% of my ligament torn (likely due to dehydration according to the MD). Surgery is rare in these types of injuries because the tendon tends to regenerate itself rather quickly. I could not run for 2 months, Then an additional 2 months of running with a slight pain (i tired not to push it). I did 2 months of Physio (the massage part was enjoyable). Luckily it happened at work so physic was paid for. Ice it everyday and avoid pushing recovery too fast. You will be surprised how quickly you will recover. if this happened a month ago in all likelihood with some physic you will be good in a month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah, doc told me I'm definitely going to need physical therapy. Luckily my tendons and ligaments are fine, it's a muscle that's got a tear. Doc told me to wrap it in hot washcloths twice a day, gave me an anti-inflammatory and told me no gym, no running, no unnecessary walking (which gets me a parking pass for the main campus rather than having to park in the student lot and walk 4 blocks) and we'll see what the MRI shows. I should probably play the sympathy card with the cute Puerto Rican girl I've been walking to the bus on my break for a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guam64 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 You can probably DH with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 You can probably DH with that. Haha. No, that wouldn't work either. I couldn't hit when I was playing, that's why I was a catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus X-1 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah, doc told me I'm definitely going to need physical therapy. Luckily my tendons and ligaments are fine, it's a muscle that's got a tear. Doc told me to wrap it in hot washcloths twice a day, gave me an anti-inflammatory and told me no gym, no running, no unnecessary walking (which gets me a parking pass for the main campus rather than having to park in the student lot and walk 4 blocks) and we'll see what the MRI shows. I should probably play the sympathy card with the cute Puerto Rican girl I've been walking to the bus on my break for a couple weeks. That sucks- but to turn a negative into a positive, totally play it up with the chick. Which anti-inflammatory did he give you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 That sucks- but to turn a negative into a positive, totally play it up with the chick. Which anti-inflammatory did he give you? Haha, yes. I'll be seeing her on Thursday when she's across the hall from me . He gave me Modic. Hopefully it works because I need to get my Arse on the field this summer so I can make some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Well, now I'm totally shot in the Arse. Went for a follow-up yesterday, doc told me I can start walking normally instead of favoring the leg, and then when I got home I moved the wrong way and that was the end of walking. Now I'm on crutches and I need an MRI. This is going to be a fun summer, I can see it already /sarcasm/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseymikea Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Well, now I'm totally shot in the Arse. Went for a follow-up yesterday, doc told me I can start walking normally instead of favoring the leg, and then when I got home I moved the wrong way and that was the end of walking. Now I'm on crutches and I need an MRI. This is going to be a fun summer, I can see it already /sarcasm/ Geez, move to Philly like the rest of the old injured and tired. With the state of the Flyers and Phillies teams the doctors and specialists are all sporting new BMWs and Mercedes. In all seriousness, Get better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 LOL no I always thought all the old decrepit cripples were in Florida? On the bright side, now I have proof of pain, which makes the sympathy card that much more viable. Guess it could always be worse, my junk could be broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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