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Thats my sentiments to how this week has been going.
I'm going to make a long story short for you all.
I've been running seriously for about 6 months now, and really increasing my distance for approximately 2 months. As in running 30-40 miles a week. Every now and then I'd have the minor aches and pains after a run, but it was nothing a little ice couldn't fix.
Until last month when I started getting shooting pains in the joint on my big toe. Shooting pains turned to swelling and bruising and with that said, I had had enough.
If you know anything about Military insurance you know that we all have good o'le Tricare. Tricare has regions and Alaska is Tricare west and Ohio is Tricare... uhh something else? Anyways, being that I had no intention of getting sick while in Ohio I just stayed on Tricare West and transferred all my prescriptions over to the Pharmacy here (less hassle).
Boom. After an 8.5 mile run on Monday my poor foot was aching badly. Having trouble walking on it and the swelling was getting worse than ever. Tuesday I decided I needed to get it checked out, which meant going to the ER on base, since I don't have a primary care doctor here in Ohio. Oh, how I loathe the ER. 3 hours later I had been X-Rayed and examined and I awaited some kind of answer.
The lovely ER doctor came back with good news that there was no stress fracture (my first guess) and no broken bones. HORRAY. Well... not so much. The X-Rays showed early stages of osteoarthritis. Yeah.... arthritis. 20 something years old and I have WHAT? On top of that, the early formation of a bunion. Freaking great.
Don't know exactly what arthritis is? Sometimes called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones/joints wears down over time..... Yikes.
Doctors orders? No running until I see a primary care doctor back in Anchorage and can be refereed to a specialist. All and all, that will take around 2-3 weeks.
Until then, a lovely air cast will be my accessory of choice to keep my foot as flat as possible when walking, as well as some anti inflammatory meds.
30 days from now I am supposed to be running my first half marathon. I'm still toying with the idea, and I know I am getting evil eyes through the computer screen-- but oh well! For now, I've been spending hours on the elliptical and some quality time with my bike and Zumba instructor.
So sorry to hear about your bum foot :( That stinks, I'll be praying for a speedy healing and less pain for ya!
ReplyDeleteI HATE going to the ER too, I've never had a good experience there :(
I have bunions on both my feet...I am very self conscious about them as I've had them all my life and they can sometimes look funny in sandals and other open toed shoes. That said though, most people never say a thing about them.
ReplyDeleteI was so curious to what happened on instagram. I am sorry, tricare does SUCK when it comes to that. Somedays I love that insurance other I hate it with a passion!! I hope once you find a specialist quickly!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your foot! It's better finding out now then later though... Hopefully with the air cast and anti-inflammatory meds, you won't have anymore pain though!
ReplyDeleteOh girl, please please don't run that half marathon. It takes even longer to recover from a surgery.... feel better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer!! I'm training for a half in 5 weeks! My knee has been bothering me a bit, but ice and stretching solved my problems. I hope you get better soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer!! I'm training for a half in 5 weeks! My knee has been bothering me a bit, but ice and stretching solved my problems. I hope you get better soon!
ReplyDelete:( your poor leg!!! & yes i feel you, i do medica billing by day & i HATE tricare..they are so confusing and half the time ppl have no idea what they are saying..hope you get to see a GOOD doctor to get u up n running again!!! :) I would say follow your heart if you want to run....run/skip/jog/walk your half marathon just remember your injury and DONT tell your doctor that u did it! :) feel better.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, congrats on discovering running! It took me until 32 to find out that running is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBut super bummer on the foot. I hope you are able to get it all taken care of shortly. Don't worry about what others think about you passing on the 1/2. There will be others and running that distance in pain will just set you back. Do what is right for you! Those with the evil eyes can just get over it!
Stay cool!
I'm sooo sorry! That really sucks. Good job on not running for now though. Maybe when you see your primary doctor in a couple weeks he will clear you for running and you'll be able to do your 1/2 Marathon!!! :))
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