The Boot

Earlier today, I had my first visit to a podiatrist.  I came home with this boot.  I must rest my foot for a month.  I'm pretty good at resting it for a couple of days, but that is not enough.  I have had chronic pain all year.  I have learned empathy for others who live in pain.

I have also learned that I have a couple of extra little bones in my foot. One in particular that is blocking a tendon from my leg to my foot.  Apparently, I've had it all my life.  But now I'm older and lately heavier.  I have developed PTTD - Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.  Also known as progressive flatfoot which occurs in women over 50 years of age and may be due to an inherent abnormality of the tendon.

So, I will where this boot and in three weeks, orthotics, and maybe some day, have surgery to repair the tendon if necessary.  I will be 55 in a couple of weeks and I really like to walk and jog with my dog Aiden.  But for now, I will pedal and make better use of the pilates reformer I received for my 50th birthday. 

Comments

  1. melissaNovember 20, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Ouch...goid luck with that. Having something hurt you everday us a drag on you. I get it. You do get used to it but I wish it was not happening to you!

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  2. melissaNovember 20, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Ouch...goid luck with that. Having something hurt you everday us a drag on you. I get it. You do get used to it but I wish it was not happening to you!

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