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Achilles tendonitis

steenslaw
steenslaw

Good afternoon!


I'm new to daily strength, but found the site when doing a search regarding fibro and Achille's tendonitis.  I'm considering having surgery and I wanted to find out if any members have had surgery to correct a tendonitis issue and if there were any negative side effects of the surgery due to fibro.  Any information would be helpful!  My name is Christina, I'm 44 years old and was diagnosed with fibro about 15 years ago.  I cope pretty well, but fibro-fog kills me.  I'd like to be more active, but the tendonitis pain has increased exponentially since I started walking more last year.

Fantod
Fantod
Welcome to the group!
steenslaw
steenslaw
Thank you!
countingmyblessings
countingmyblessings
Welcome also! I don't have any experience with the Achilles" issue, but if you ask me EVERYTHING is harder with fibro. My knee replacement surgery last year seemed to take forever to heal. Good luck.
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Hello, wlecome!... and tendons connect muscle fibers to bones, so anything affecting a muscle can affect tendons, and vice versa. I have never had surgery despite much tendinitis, so cannot speak to the issue beyond wishing you luck.
CountryGal22
CountryGal22
Hello and good luck in your search! I haven't had the surgery you mentioned but sure have had lots of other surgeries and I sure do have a lot of physical pain and brain fog lol
basketballmom23
basketballmom23
Welcome! I was treated for a couple of years for Achilles tendinitis. Now my new podiatrist says it is actually bursitis. Whichever it really is, I know how painful and debilitating it is. If you can improve your quality of life having surgery, I say go for it. I have had other surgeries, and recovered well.
beclinkay
beclinkay
Welcome! I have not had what you are speaking of, but I've had many other surgeries. I recovered well from all of them. It just took me a bit longer. Hope all goes well for you.
steenslaw
steenslaw
Thanks to all of you for your comments. I had read that it was possible healing would take longer, and it sounds like some of you have had that experience. It will be good to know in order to tailor my expectations.
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