She's been asking me for awhile if there's such a movie or show that makes me cry. Yes, there is. The song Roger sings to Mimi, Your Eyes, near the end of the Rent movie. Maybe it's any movie where the guy cries because the one he loves is in pain, hurt, dying, or past on. Sad isn't it, but that's where my heart melts.
note: My foot is 99% healthy. I hope.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Immobility
Dear Reader;
Since Sunday, I have been diagnosed with a minor injury. The technical names that were discovered were Foot Spur, Gout, Plantar Fasciitis, and "dude, you're faking it". First off, why would I ever fake an injury? I've never faked an injury. Let's go on. After much persuasion, She and I went to Kaiser Santa Theresa around the seven o'clock hour. Did I mention she was going to go home at seven. Luckily she was willing to be the bestfriend that she is and give me a lift to the hospital. We crutched into Urgent Care about 745pm and left around 10pm.
Some of the random incidents at the hospital:
1. Some guy was being a nuisance, so a mother of two called security.
2. She pushed and let go of my wheelchair toward a wall.
3. Got to the pharmacy late.
4. She drove.
*For now, later gators.
** For you, you support me in ways I never knew. Thanks.
Since Sunday, I have been diagnosed with a minor injury. The technical names that were discovered were Foot Spur, Gout, Plantar Fasciitis, and "dude, you're faking it". First off, why would I ever fake an injury? I've never faked an injury. Let's go on. After much persuasion, She and I went to Kaiser Santa Theresa around the seven o'clock hour. Did I mention she was going to go home at seven. Luckily she was willing to be the bestfriend that she is and give me a lift to the hospital. We crutched into Urgent Care about 745pm and left around 10pm.
Some of the random incidents at the hospital:
1. Some guy was being a nuisance, so a mother of two called security.
2. She pushed and let go of my wheelchair toward a wall.
3. Got to the pharmacy late.
4. She drove.
*For now, later gators.
** For you, you support me in ways I never knew. Thanks.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Plantar Fasciitis
http://www.footsmart.com/HealthCondition.aspx?ailmentId=5
While numerous factors and conditions can lead to foot pain, the most common is heel pain. You may also hear doctors refer to heel pain as heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis; however, these conditions can be present with and without an actual bony spur.
However you refer to your heel pain, it is indeed a serious condition sufferers cannot afford to ignore. Just stepping down on the foot, especially first thing in the morning, can cause immediate shooting pain. And pressing harder on a sore heel, the way some do with a foot that’s fallen asleep, only worsens painful symptoms.
Causes:
Heel pain can flare up when the plantar fascia ligament that stretches from the heel to the ball of the foot – which also supports the arch – becomes inflamed. Calcium deposits may eventually form on the heel bone, resulting in mild to serious heel pain when applying pressure on the foot.
Heel spurs and heel pain typically occur in people with flat feet. As the arch starts to collapse, the band of ligament and the muscle in the bottom of the foot absorbs the impact of pressure from standing or walking. Eventually, it stretches beyond its limits, leading to possible muscle tears and bone spurs. To avoid heel pain, people with flat feet should make a special effort to wear support shoes with arch support.
Other causes of heel pain include:
* High arches that pull on the muscles.
* Tight calves muscles caused from poor or little stretching.
* Muscle tension that pulls away a piece of the bone.
Symptoms:
Your sore heel is the result of foot muscles tightening up overnight. The tightened muscles accentuate the pull on the heel bone spur and ligaments, or plantar fascia, making your first steps painful. You know you have heel pain if getting out of bed in the morning and stepping down makes you want to yell out. In fact, the medical term for heel pain, post-static dyskinesia, means "pain after rest."
You may also notice symptoms of heel pain when:
* Plunging into exercise without warming up first.
* Moving after any inactivity, such as sitting in a car or at a desk. The initial movement will result in sharp, shooting heel pain, giving you a sore or painful heel.
Relief and Prevention:
Taking the pressure off the foot goes a long way in helping improve a painful heel.
Other heel pain treatment/ plantar fasciitis treatment techniques include:
* Wearing proper footwear for both everyday and sporting activities.
* Using insoles that support the arch and reduce tension on the ligament.
* Making use of a heel pad, heel cushion or slight heel lift to relieve pressure and reduce inflammation of the plantar at its attachment to the heel bone.
* Correcting leg length discrepancy via an adjustable heel lift.
* Using a heel cup to add extra shock absorption to shoes, thus reducing pressure on heels.
* Giving the afflicted area an ice massage to reduce inflammation and relieve tension.
* Stretching calf muscle to reduce tightness.
* Maintaining length of the tight calf muscle with the use of a night splint.
In severe and chronic cases, heel spurs may require surgical correction. If heel pain is chronic and persists, see a podiatrist for specific heel pain treatment.
I SUFFER FROM FLAT FOOT SYNDROME. ARGH.
While numerous factors and conditions can lead to foot pain, the most common is heel pain. You may also hear doctors refer to heel pain as heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis; however, these conditions can be present with and without an actual bony spur.
However you refer to your heel pain, it is indeed a serious condition sufferers cannot afford to ignore. Just stepping down on the foot, especially first thing in the morning, can cause immediate shooting pain. And pressing harder on a sore heel, the way some do with a foot that’s fallen asleep, only worsens painful symptoms.
Causes:
Heel pain can flare up when the plantar fascia ligament that stretches from the heel to the ball of the foot – which also supports the arch – becomes inflamed. Calcium deposits may eventually form on the heel bone, resulting in mild to serious heel pain when applying pressure on the foot.
Heel spurs and heel pain typically occur in people with flat feet. As the arch starts to collapse, the band of ligament and the muscle in the bottom of the foot absorbs the impact of pressure from standing or walking. Eventually, it stretches beyond its limits, leading to possible muscle tears and bone spurs. To avoid heel pain, people with flat feet should make a special effort to wear support shoes with arch support.
Other causes of heel pain include:
* High arches that pull on the muscles.
* Tight calves muscles caused from poor or little stretching.
* Muscle tension that pulls away a piece of the bone.
Symptoms:
Your sore heel is the result of foot muscles tightening up overnight. The tightened muscles accentuate the pull on the heel bone spur and ligaments, or plantar fascia, making your first steps painful. You know you have heel pain if getting out of bed in the morning and stepping down makes you want to yell out. In fact, the medical term for heel pain, post-static dyskinesia, means "pain after rest."
You may also notice symptoms of heel pain when:
* Plunging into exercise without warming up first.
* Moving after any inactivity, such as sitting in a car or at a desk. The initial movement will result in sharp, shooting heel pain, giving you a sore or painful heel.
Relief and Prevention:
Taking the pressure off the foot goes a long way in helping improve a painful heel.
Other heel pain treatment/ plantar fasciitis treatment techniques include:
* Wearing proper footwear for both everyday and sporting activities.
* Using insoles that support the arch and reduce tension on the ligament.
* Making use of a heel pad, heel cushion or slight heel lift to relieve pressure and reduce inflammation of the plantar at its attachment to the heel bone.
* Correcting leg length discrepancy via an adjustable heel lift.
* Using a heel cup to add extra shock absorption to shoes, thus reducing pressure on heels.
* Giving the afflicted area an ice massage to reduce inflammation and relieve tension.
* Stretching calf muscle to reduce tightness.
* Maintaining length of the tight calf muscle with the use of a night splint.
In severe and chronic cases, heel spurs may require surgical correction. If heel pain is chronic and persists, see a podiatrist for specific heel pain treatment.
I SUFFER FROM FLAT FOOT SYNDROME. ARGH.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Please Don't
After a long vacation, I'm finally back in my mind. I didn't really go anywhere, except for a weekend in Las Vegas with the homies. Other than that, everything has been routine. I wake up, go to work, and then lay in my bed. May I add that routine is never a bad thing. Before I sleep, every night before I sleep, and right before I jump on the floor to work, I give you attention. How much longer can I do this? Someone with my soul, my heart, my lifestyle deserves someone greater than what I can give. A greater love that I can give so that I can try harder to give more than you give to me.
I mentioned that a vacation was in my recent past, and there had been. Every moment we talk, we see each other, it's a vacation because no matter how each one feels, life stands still. Unfortunately, when we part, hours have gone by that were unaccounted for. All that mattered was that you were here, I was there, and our hearts once again tried to become one.
It's my birthday in three hours. Sarcastically speaking, I'm excited. I'm getting older, and EVERYONE reminds me. It's starting to get irritating. Just because I feel more comfortable hanging out with younger friends I get ridiculed for it. Maybe finding a job, any job, far far away will help. But then I won't be near her.
You understand me. I've told you that before. From the beginning, you've treated me the way I wanted you to even before I got a chance to nag about it. That's why I tell you the things I do...under my breath. And I know you hear me. Anyway...
I WORK ON MY BIRTHDAY. Bleh.
Only one person, beside you, asked me what I had planned for my birthday...and I thank you. welp, time to jump back on Socom Online. Phones off. Need to be kept alone for now.
note: I was watching House and he was playing a PC version of Sudoku. This game is everywhere!!!
I mentioned that a vacation was in my recent past, and there had been. Every moment we talk, we see each other, it's a vacation because no matter how each one feels, life stands still. Unfortunately, when we part, hours have gone by that were unaccounted for. All that mattered was that you were here, I was there, and our hearts once again tried to become one.
It's my birthday in three hours. Sarcastically speaking, I'm excited. I'm getting older, and EVERYONE reminds me. It's starting to get irritating. Just because I feel more comfortable hanging out with younger friends I get ridiculed for it. Maybe finding a job, any job, far far away will help. But then I won't be near her.
You understand me. I've told you that before. From the beginning, you've treated me the way I wanted you to even before I got a chance to nag about it. That's why I tell you the things I do...under my breath. And I know you hear me. Anyway...
I WORK ON MY BIRTHDAY. Bleh.
Only one person, beside you, asked me what I had planned for my birthday...and I thank you. welp, time to jump back on Socom Online. Phones off. Need to be kept alone for now.
note: I was watching House and he was playing a PC version of Sudoku. This game is everywhere!!!
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