As I have mentioned I finally went to the doctor last week. I did get the diagnosis, have a plan for treatment, and have begun that process. When all of this first started I thought it was PF (because that was a common thing) and then as I started pinpointing pain I realized it was more along the lines of the achilles tendon area. When I had to postpone my appt earlier in November I started really focusing on the area and amount of pain when I had it so I could chat with the dr about it. On Black Friday it hit randomly (and bad) but I had a better idea of pain- so when I googled it I came up with the inflammation of the bursa sacs and Haglunds. Well, sure enough, it's Haglund's Deformity. It all ties together but thankfully I don't seem to have it as bad as some. Mine's not as easily seen- it was found through the x-ray. So, I have some expensive anti-inflammatory cream (I can't use NSAIDs due to my kidney issues), some stretches, some foam heel "lifts" (which hurt the bottom of foot), and a follow up appointment at the end of December. I am trying to avoid physical therapy due to cost if I can but if that's the route I need to go then I guess I will figure it all out.
Along with diagnosis comes the desire to actually run. Interestingly enough, since black Friday I have had very little heel pain. I want to get out and do the run walk thing to see how it goes. However, I also don't want to push it. I have contacted Mizuno and told them my issues and asked for suggestions based on the need for a little bit of a heel lift. They suggested the Wave Paradox- guess I better start saving my pennies- it's not the cheapest shoe on the market LOL...
picture from the Mizuno website
At the time of this writing- there are only 8.5 days left until Christmas break. I am working on the "me" time- it's coming along- but I still have some other things to figure out. I know it will all come together but hoping that a fresh start/clean slate in January will get the ball rolling.
And last, my favorite part of this post- 5 years ago some friends of mine had their twins at 25 weeks. Sara shares their story
here- it has been an amazing journey- check out the video at the end and just bask in His goodness!