RunningAHEAD - Topic: Numb feet?

Numb feet? (Read 320 times)

zoom-zoom view log Registered for #2	posted: 10/29/2006 at 6:43 PM
	So I ran into that weird numb foot problem (seems to radiate from the ball of my foot) during my HM, today. I have only really had this once before, and it was during my 10 mile race 6 weeks ago--only happens during longer races, not longer training runs. I had no calf or shin pain this time, just the weird numb foot. First my right, then my left started a mile or so later, then the numbness totally disappeared for the remainder of the race. What would cause this? I thought maybe it was a chronic compartment sydrome issue (since I have had severely tight and painful calves in the past), but now I don't know that that's the issue at all. k
	Kirsten '07: 1324.5 mi '08: 1561 mi ... • Ladies Locker Room • .: 2009 Goals :. • Run 1750 miles • 2 marathons (May - Bayshore, Fall - ?) • PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k? ~ HM ~ 26.2 • 1st trail relay (North Country)

backroadrunner view log	posted: 10/29/2006 at 6:59 PM
	Hello, Doctor, this is Kirsten, I need to make an appointment... But this coming from the "pain is just weakness leaving the body, doctors are for sissy's" person...
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zoom-zoom view log Registered for #2	posted: 10/29/2006 at 7:07 PM
	Shaddap! k
	Kirsten '07: 1324.5 mi '08: 1561 mi ... • Ladies Locker Room • .: 2009 Goals :. • Run 1750 miles • 2 marathons (May - Bayshore, Fall - ?) • PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k? ~ HM ~ 26.2 • 1st trail relay (North Country)

Elly

posted: 11/22/2006 at 2:58 AM
modified: 11/26/2006 at 10:21 PM

Hi
I have been having this problem frequently over the last few months, especially since I increased my mileage. I thought it was the new shoes. However, I went and got a new pair of trail shoes recently and had a biomechanical analysis etc and I was running fine (according to the computer). It was then suggested that I might have compartment syndrome. So, I rang a guy who deals with sports injuries who knew exactly what I was talking about. I'm off to see him on Friday, so I'll keep you posted on what he reckons...
Eleanor

The Update:
(In my case) Muscular tension in upper calf, which leads to inflammation and circulation problems. Fix: several deep tissue sports massages and a couple of weeks off running Cry

zoom-zoom view log Registered for #2	posted: 11/27/2006 at 3:23 AM
	Oh, Elly, that's rotten. I still keep having this from time to time. Seems to be an issue mostly during races when I'm running my tail off and/or if I'm not getting enough rest. Luckily it doesn't happen too often, though this has been a difficult month for me in terms of stress, poor diet, too much time in the car, and sleeping in a bed other than my own. I just had this happen yesterday, as a matter of fact, and ended up walking as much as I ran for an hour. If I continue to have issues with the numb feet as much after life has settled down to a "normal" state, then I will also be having a doctor assess the problem. It's a really annoying occurrance, at the very least. I hope you can resolve your own issues. k
	Kirsten '07: 1324.5 mi '08: 1561 mi ... • Ladies Locker Room • .: 2009 Goals :. • Run 1750 miles • 2 marathons (May - Bayshore, Fall - ?) • PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k? ~ HM ~ 26.2 • 1st trail relay (North Country)

Wingz	posted: 11/27/2006 at 3:27 AM
	Quote from backroadrunner on 10/29/2006 at 6:59 PM: Hello, Doctor, this is Kirsten, I need to make an appointment... But this coming from the "pain is just weakness leaving the body, doctors are for sissy's" person...