Monday, March 8th, 2010
Went back to the podiatrist today. Got another shot in my foot to numb the nerve. If it does not calm down with this shot he will need to get in there and either cut the ligament or remove the nerve. It would be nice if the cortisone helped this time but I am not holding out too much hope.
Walked on the treadmill for 40 minutes 
and hit my calories today, very good day for me. Work was even fair.
The director from the Dallas Facility is coming in Wednesday, I don’t know if I will know anymore then, than I know today. The posting I signed was pulled down. I guess a new one is going to go back up in a few weeks that I can re-apply for – wonder if I will have to re-interview? I would not mind another trip to Texas
OK Off to bed, sleepy time
Have a great night!
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4 Responses to “Monday, March 8th, 2010”.
Oh my goodness…when I read about the issues you have been dealing with, I feel like “I am looking in a mirror”! What you are describing sounds like a Morton’s Neuroma. I had the surgery six years ago and could not believe how long I had to stay off my foot afterwards, but I got through it saying I will not have this done to my other foot – just seemed like too much. Fast forward to a month ago – I stepped down and felt the familiar pain for the first time in the six years. Did some research and discovered they it can and did grow back! I decided to see if there were any home remedies or natural fixes and there are all kinds of things you can wear in your shoe. I tried something of my own from reading and so far it is working like a charm. I went to the Dollar Store and bought a package of two gel pads that go under the ball of your foot. I cut the top off of a stretchy sock ( to about 4″ wide). I sewed a small seam for my big toe to slide into (to keep the sock from moving.) I put both gel pads together just behind my toes and slid the sock thingy on the keep them in place and it is like a miracle! I hope you get some relief as I know how painful this is and discouraging when you are trying to workout or even just work and walk around!
That sounds about right. I will talk to him again this week and I’ll ask if this is what he thinks it is. It sounds right to me. And he did say that he would remove the nerve if it was enlarged. SO when I looked that up It clicked. How weird is it that we both have thyroid issues and this foot issue – think they are related?
I don’t think they are related, but they both are very frustrating. I am going back to trying “natural compounded for me” hormones. You have not reached the menopausal stage yet, but for me, it seems to have intensified the thyroid issues and I refuse to take the normal hormonal treatments – I am too scared of the side effects. I tried the compounded for a while and the balance was not right so I took a break. I am going back with current blood tests which show I need more testosterone and less estrogen. When menopause hit, the extra weight and sleep problems (which exacerbates weight gain) and joint pain were my issues. I have always been able to lose weight once I put my mind and actions to it, but things changed with menopause. I refuse to let it be a crutch, but I refuse to give up. I have been back on Body for Life eating since January 4th . I decided to just get the eating in place again rather than start the workouts too so I would not set myself up for failure but doing it all and stopping it all…once again. I have lost 15 pounds, but no change in clothes or the mirror. I KNOW this would have been different had I been working out. My Plan B is going back on the hormone treatment which should change my mood and lessen the joint pain so I will add the missing link.
Didn’t mean to write a book. I hope you can get this sorted out and start feeling good again. I know we can both do it!
“I refuse to let it be a crutch, but I refuse to give up”
I agree!
I keep thinking about this – I have read so much on line about people with thyroid issues being fluffy and haivng a hard time losting weight. I keep going back to – how much of that is a crutch and how much is reality? I find it is harder – but probably not impossible.
I want to get to my plan B and get back to working out but the muscle weakness is kicking my butt! I hope the new doctor can help me get my levels right.
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