*** this is not my actual x-ray***
I heard back from the doctor finally. I have aheal spur and Achilles Tendinitis. A bone spur is a bony spur projecting from the back or underside of the heel bone (the calcaneus) that often makes walking painful. Spurs at the back of the heel are associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (Achilles tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel that is made worse by pushing off the ball of the foot.
What can I do…decrease the inflammation and avoid reinjury. Icing reduces pain and inflammation. Antiinflammatory agents can help. Apparently, heel lifts reduce stress on the Achilles tendon and relieve painful spurs at the back of the heel.
So what does this mean….$$$ I think orthotics are in my future. I also think I’m going to have to beg for a cortisone shot!
This ice and ibuprofen crap from my doctor is just not working. Plus I have to eat 3-4 servings a day of yogurt/keifer to counteract the effects of the ibuprofen.
I’m going to try to go for a run tomorrow…see how it goes. I have a feeling, grin and bear it is going to be a theme this year for my running. I don’t see any PR’s in my future.
In a nut shell….THIS SUCKS.
That does suck!
Dang! That really sucks.
I would like you to try this exercise. It is called the 180. You are going to do 180 repsof this movement to build up the strength of the tendon and it should not give you any further problems as long as you do this movement.
http://www.footcentersofnc.com/common-foot-problems/achilles-tendonitis.html