Dear Docs and Barefoot Runners,
My problem isn't specifically about barefoot running, but I'm desperate for some advice and you seem like helpful people.
Over the past six months I have developed blood blisters on my ankles after running. They don't itch and aren't sore but are very unsightly. They appear on my ankles only, above my sock line and below the bottom of my 3/4 length tights. If I don't run for a few weeks they dry up and disappear. However in some cases they burst and then scab over.
I am a female in my mid forties and took up running three years ago. I typically run two or three times a week. I am otherwise healthy and on no medication. I've been to see my GP, but he has no idea what it could be.
I really enjoy my running and don't want to have to give it up, but I am worried that I will end up with badly scared ankles if this continues.
I'd be really grateful if you could offer any advice.
Thank you
My problem isn't specifically about barefoot running, but I'm desperate for some advice and you seem like helpful people.
Over the past six months I have developed blood blisters on my ankles after running. They don't itch and aren't sore but are very unsightly. They appear on my ankles only, above my sock line and below the bottom of my 3/4 length tights. If I don't run for a few weeks they dry up and disappear. However in some cases they burst and then scab over.
I am a female in my mid forties and took up running three years ago. I typically run two or three times a week. I am otherwise healthy and on no medication. I've been to see my GP, but he has no idea what it could be.
I really enjoy my running and don't want to have to give it up, but I am worried that I will end up with badly scared ankles if this continues.
I'd be really grateful if you could offer any advice.
Thank you