I Knew It…

(Tapping on microphone.)
“Hello, is this thing on?”
(Massive amounts of feedback. Squinting due to stage lights in the eyes, holding up hand to see if anyone is still in the audience.)
“Is anybody still here…?”

So yeah, it’s been awhile since I’ve written much here call it equal parts writers block mixed in with adult type responsibilities. I’ve penned several posts in the past few weeks that I’ll probably never finish and will never see the light of day. I’ve read them over and I find them dull and uninteresting, so I’m sure you my faithfully readers would find them even more dull and extremely uninteresting.

In other news, I called it, and knew what it was all along, tendinitis, I finally had it confirmed by my guy in the white jacket. Turns out my LDL is a smidge higher than it should be too. I have no medical training, but I’m pretty sure the two are unrelated.

The doc gave me the fancy name, which I should have written down because I can’t remember jack, basically tendinitis in the ankley areas (pointing at my right foot). Suffice it to say, he thinks I should take it easy, but wasn’t all that specific on how long to stay away from activities which will further aggravate said condition. He suggested using a soft brace, check (I’ve been using that for ages) and wear shoes that offer better support for my ankle.

FYI, the pointes have been on the back burner for awhile now, and probably will stay there for the time being (somewhat long story). I can’t imagine they would help the situation, the ankle not the cholesterol level.

I’m sure my grandmother would give me the old, “I told you so” if she was still around. She was a bit of a shoe snob and hated that I prefer Vans instead of something more professional, you know the kind, the ones that require frequent polishing and only look right with a suit.

“A man of your age should be wearing something that fits your profession.” Yeah whatever Grandma, just ‘cuz I profess for a living doesn’t mean I have to look like a Young Republican. Side note, she once signed me up for the local chapter of the Young Republicans. I had no idea this happened until they started calling me wondering why I never showed up for their meetings. Sorry there little Ronald Regan, I have no interest in your fruity little club. They quit calling.

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7 Responses to “I Knew It…”

  1. So the LDL and tendinitis are unrelated, but here’s the rub…. exercise is good for bringing down your LDL (or at least raising the HDL which helps keep the LDL in check). So, uh… yeah, this totally unhelpful update brought to you by your not so local ballerina RN. Get the ankle better so you can go dance away the bad cholesterol!

    Seriously, glad to know you’re still alive, but sorry to hear about the ankle crap. I’d suggest finding yourself a white coat that specializes in sports medicine, might be more helpful.

    And, ha, now I have a visual of Alex P. Keaton in ballet class.

  2. That’s very true. I’m 100% positive that my only slightly elevated numbers stem from lack of will power, usually after work.
    What is it they say about bad habits?

  3. I had a bout with tendinitis in my posterior ankle region last summer due to a) starting serious pointe classes combined with b) being in the wrong pointe shoes. The physiotherapist (a former dancer!) and changing shoes, along with some rest and exercises from the PT put me right. It’s just so hard to be “off” and be patient while you heal. I did use the time to do a lot of foot/ankle/toe exercises that got me much more prepared for pointe when I came back, so silver lining there. Hope you get better soon and props to you for seeing the doc and taking action! :)

  4. Oh no, tendinitis?! That stinks. At least it’s easy to fix. Please feel better soon! I’m glad you’re back to posting… at least for today. :D

    • Yeah, I knew it the second I felt that twinge right above my ankle. It was a problem when I was in ballet back in the day, hopefully it will run it’s course like it had in the past (fingers crossed).

      BTW, thanks for shaming me into updating my little blog. :) I truly had a ton of half baked and boring posts written that should never see the light of day. I’ve got a few drawings and photos to post as well, we will see if I’m smart enough to post them from my iPad here in a bit.

  5. Dude, sorry about the tendons

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