garrr !

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:53 pm

So went to the doc today, have some mild shin splints, and they think it is because I apparently have very flat feet (never noticed really I've seen flatter.) one run with a friend with a short stride in summer caused all this mess and now that it is there it is persistent. Nothing too bad yet but I have to see a pedorthist for specials shoes/ inserts.... The real curiousity how did I not find this out earlier. I used to run ALOT when I fenced varsity and nothing bad ever happened.

But it begs the question, If I am flat footed, am I always denied my dexterity to armor class? One of life's important questions.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:26 pm

Yep, -1 to AC.

zepboy · Post by **zepboy** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:29 pm

I had that problem after a couple seasons as a quarterback.

Surprisingly, the fix came simply. I wore OTC Dr. Scholls inserts for a couple years, and all better!

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:05 pm

Bummer, Sir Dweebs. Forgive my ignorance, but, as one who runs on her toes even long distance, I wonder if a change in how you run might help as well?

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:28 am

awip2062 wrote:Bummer, Sir Dweebs. Forgive my ignorance, but, as one who runs on her toes even long distance, I wonder if a change in how you run might help as well?

I run on me toes, been trying to fix it for 2 mo though and finally went to see a doctor. OTC is hopefully the solution zep, but i have insurance either way that will cover at least 1/2 the cost of whatever helps.

zepboy · Post by **zepboy** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:32 am

Just keep in mind, a speedy fix ain't gonna happen. Much like planter fascaitis(sp), it will take a bit of time.

I wore inserts for a few years, then, as an act of hope, I bought a new pair of runners without inserts and tried them out. No more pain!

Don't expect a quick fix, but with patience, all should be fine.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:22 am

zepboy wrote:Just keep in mind, a speedy fix ain't gonna happen. Much like planter fascaitis(sp), it will take a bit of time.

I wore inserts for a few years, then, as an act of hope, I bought a new pair of runners without inserts and tried them out. No more pain!

Don't expect a quick fix, but with patience, all should be fine.

Thanks for the tip zep. I don't care if I need to wear them for a long time just want that dull ache in my shins to go away. Seeing that there pedorthist tomorow.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:52 am

Walkinghairball wrote:Yep, -1 to AC.

I thought it would be -1 to his Dexterity??

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:04 am

I've seen flatter

Sorry, Matey. I know this is a serious matter, but that made me laugh.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:26 am

YYZ30 wrote:
Walkinghairball wrote:Yep, -1 to AC.
I thought it would be -1 to his Dexterity??

Due to Dex the AC would fall by 1 yes.

He also gets a -15% on his humble bumble stumble saving throw roll.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:48 am

Walkinghairball wrote:
YYZ30 wrote:
Walkinghairball wrote:Yep, -1 to AC.
I thought it would be -1 to his Dexterity??

Due to Dex the AC would fall by 1 yes.

He also gets a -15% on his humble bumble stumble saving throw roll.

*muttering... "it's been too long since I have played AD&D"*

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:53 am

I made that crap up. And it has been more than 15 years since I have played it too.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:23 am

Best wishes, Kyle. I hope it works out for you as well as it did for Zep.

Soup4Rush · Post by **Soup4Rush** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:36 am

I say quit running, start smoking and drinking and eat pizza every night. That way your shins stop hurting... saying?

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:38 am

Soup4Rush wrote:I say quit running, start smoking and drinking and eat pizza every night. That way your shins stop hurting... saying?

Heh... and watch the weather channel. Spend hours watching the weather channel!