worst news - multiple stress fractures:(

[enfuego23]

Just got my MRI results - I have multiple stress fractures on my pubic bone/pelvis. Doctor says this should heal quickly but no running until beginning of March. 

I already feel like such a lump and pants are tight. I guess the good news is I can still Cross Fit just nothing that will pound my pelvis, haha. 

Those that have had stress fractures - how did you get through it? Did anything other than just rest help? 

[pag41989]

I have never had stress fractures before but ugh that sucks!! ((hugs)) I have heard lots of rest is one of the best ways to get over a stress fracture.

[cinco]

Oh man, I'm so sorry

[clseale]

Oh no! I'm sorry. Look at the bright side, even though it really sucks, that's actually a better diagnosis than something chronic like a tendonitits. Speedy healing vibes to you!

[venice2007]

Oh no. Sorry. Rest up!

[boston340]

Oh, I am so sorry! I feel awful for you. How badly does it hurt?

I've only had 1 stress fracture and it was in 2007 when I was training for a marathon. It was in my foot and hurt like the dickens. I walked away from running for 3 years after that.

Can you swim while you are healing? Hang in there.

[Deleted]

I'm so so sorry! I hope it heals fast!

I did giggle at 'pound my pelvis' but I've got the sense of humor of a 12 year old, so there's that.

[al320]

Im so sorry big hugs.

My stress fracture was in my leg, the back of my tibia. I talked to my doc about what else i could do, and didmthose things. Lots of spin, swimming and rowing. I couldnt run for 6 weeks, and then had to start from scratch, no speed work for a YEAR, but i was able to run a marathon last fall, and i didnt really lose much endurance. My sr told me i could race 5ks and 10ks last fall, and my 5k time wasnt too far off from pr. Im taking things slowly and conservatively so i dont reinjure. It sucks, notmgoing to lie, but things could be worse. Youll get through it! Listen to your dr!!!

[bostonmichelle]

I'm so sorry. I hope it heals quickly!

[Vally]

I hope it heals quickly!

[coconutbug]

Ugh, I'm so sorry. I hope you heal up quickly!

[katietornado]

OMG NOOOO! I also giggled at pelvis pounding, for the record.

Hope you heal soon, and that the CrossFit does you good. Glad you're enjoying it!

[shelbyann]

I'm sorry. Hope your healing period goes by quickly!

[latte]

That's awful! I hope it heals quickly for you!

[mollyrunner]

So sorry to hear that, but happy that you've got Crossfit.

[bluedaisyus]

Oh no! I'm so sorry, I hope it heals up quickly!

[Susie]

I swam and biked when I had an ankle stress fracture 2 years ago. It was still a huge bummer, but at least I had something. Heal quickly!

[denise]

I'm so sorry

[gt7301b]

Oh no! I'm so sorry, healing thoughts coming your way.

[wambam]

Oh shit! I'm sorry

[lifetaketwo]

Oh man! Multiple?? I'm so sorry.

[al320]

Also' one good thing - my injury was the exact same time of year last year - at least you cant run during the shitty winter weather, youll be back at it as soon as the weather warms up! Better to be out of commission now than in the spring! At least, thats what i kept telling myself!

[noisemaker2]

Ugh, yuck, I'm sorry! Glad you have a diagnosis though and know you'll be back to it in no time!

[keweenawlove]

I'm so sorry. Is swimming an option? That was the only thing I could do for awhile with my last one.

[taratru]

Oh no! That just sucks!!! I'm sorry. Sounds like it'll be a relatively short break, though!

[breezy8407]

I'm sorry. Hope you heal fast!

[Deleted]

Oh no! I am so sorry. At least crossfit is working well so you can stay in shape. I hope it is quick healing for you!

[MrsE]

Boo. I'm sorry

[runblondie26]

Oh no, I'm so sorry! I hope the recovery time passes quickly.

[lauren170]

I had one in my heel and was able to bike. You just have to focus on what you can do. Hopefully you heal quickly.