Oooo. Its the Big One. You hear that Elizabeth. I'm comin' to to join you honey.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I did my first high school scrimmage today, ten periods, two and a half hours, just me and my partner.

The past few years, I've been taking two aspirin before every game, to avoid post game aches and pains, and to thin out my blood a little, hopefully preventing any type of clotting problem, i.e. stroke, heart attack. Well, today I added a new wrinkle to my game, an arch support for my Plantar fasciitis. Is this the beginning of the end? I had hoped to officiate into my eighties, or nineties. After all, Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. still officiates, and he's older than dirt. In fact, he's older than dirt's father.

I hear ya brotha. My back is killing me, I think I tore my meniscus and I have my best schedule ever this year. Gotta remember the aspirin trick as I already have a stent in place from a few years back. Lawdy.

[Juulie Downs]

Plantar Fasciitis is definitely over-come-able. Get to a good podiatrist or trainer for long distance runners, and they'll get you through it.

Some folks get stronger and more fit as they age, at least that's my hope. I also intend to go on reffing into my eighties!

[Back In The Saddle]

I totally agree with Juulie. I'm stronger and fitter this year than ever. Which is why I was able to tear my meniscus.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Which is why I was able to tear my meniscus.

Penicillin should clear your meniscus right up.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Penicillin should clear your meniscus right up.

I wish that were true.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Penicillin should clear your meniscus right up.

I, also, wish that were true - like about two surgeries ago!!

[Indianaref]

Billy. when you start adding Depends Undergarments to your pregame, I then think it's becoming too much.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

Depends Undergarments.

Do they come in black?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

Plantar Fasciitis is definitely over-come-able. Get to a good podiatrist or trainer for long distance runners, and they'll get you through it.

Some folks get stronger and more fit as they age, at least that's my hope. I also intend to go on reffing into my eighties!

I would avoid the Podiatrist unless they specialize in sports injuries which many do not. It would be better to go to an Orthopedic Doctor that specializes in sports medicine and sports injuries. The Podiatrist might give you something to function as a normal human being, but does not understand the psychology or issues related to an athlete as well. You have to run on your feet (as an official), not just walk around on them. Also trainers can identify a problem. They are not trained to diagnosis the exact problem. Trainers can tape you to avoid pain but often do not know why the problem is there or what exactly caused it. At least this was the case with me when I pulled my hamstring. I went to an Orthopedic Doctor that specialized in Sports Medicine and I am convinced that helped me heal faster. My physical therapist was also a specialist in Sports Therapy.

Peace

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would avoid the Podiatrist unless they specialize in sports injuries which many do not. It would be better to go to an Orthopedic Doctor that specializes in sports medicine and sports injuries. The Podiatrist might give you something to function as a normal human being, but does not understand the psychology or issues related to an athlete as well. You have to run on your feet (as an official), not just walk around on them. Also trainers can identify a problem. They are not trained to diagnosis the exact problem. Trainers can tape you to avoid pain but often do not know why the problem is there or what exactly caused it. At least this was the case with me when I pulled my hamstring. I went to an Orthopedic Doctor that specialized in Sports Medicine and I am convinced that helped me heal faster. My physical therapist was also a specialist in Sports Therapy.

Peace

I'm with ya on this one, went to an ortho last year, recommended by a Dad of a Big Ten football player with a broken foot(Dad tore his achilles too) Son came back to have a great year.......but I digress, the ortho sent me to a sports therapist who was phenomenal. In fact I may be back to see him.

Far better than most doctors I've seen as far as diagnosing the problem and recovery plan.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

Plantar Fasciitis is definitely over-come-able. Get to a good podiatrist or trainer for long distance runners, and they'll get you through it. Some folks get stronger and more fit as they age, at least that's my hope. I also intend to go on reffing into my eighties!

I wear a splint to bed every night. It bends my foot upward toward my knee, to stretch the connective tissue. I wear arch supports at work every day. I'm on my feet almost all day at work (chemist). This seems to be working. I no longer have the arch/heel pain that I used to have when I got up out of bed every morning. I decided to wear the arch support when I officiate as a preventative tactic.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Gotta remember the aspirin trick as I already have a stent in place from a few years back.

I'm lucky. No need for acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve), or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). My stomach can tolerate aspirin. I take two full strength tablets. I take it for everything: fever, joint pain, muscle aches, inflammation, headaches, etc. I wish it would do what my Viagra does. It would save me a lot of money, I need a double dose of Viagra.

Be careful using aspirin if you have heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain; and if you have or have ever had ulcers, anemia, bleeding problems such as hemophilia, or kidney or liver disease. And, or course, never give aspirin to a child, or a teenager, without checking with your physician first (Reye's syndrome).

I'm surprised that your doctor didn't recommend aspirin after you got your stent. If you are taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attack, or a stroke, do not take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat pain, or fever, without talking to your doctor.

[Juulie Downs]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

, I need a double dose of Viagra.

Way, way too much information!!!

[refnrev]

I thought a double dose made you go blind!

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by refnrev

I thought a double dose made you go blind!

Gee. I was always told it wasn't the double dose that made ya blind...it's what ya did AFTER the dose.