It's official. I am suffering from a torn Plantar Fascia. In other words Plantar Fasciitis. My foot is feeling much better than it was when I arrived at the podiatrist's office a month ago. I was happy to hear the diagnosis. My doctor made me promise that I would continue icing, tensing, rolling, exercising, picking up marbles, picking up towels, working with elastic bands and stretching every day. It's like a full time job but I'm not going to complain because it's working. I even got the OK to start walking again. I'm to start out walking 15 minutes and work up to longer and longer walks. I'm going to put my orthotics in my shoes and take Rigby for a 15 minute walk as soon as I find out whether or not Tiger Woods makes the cut in the British Open.
On another note I am starting a new exercise class tomorrow. I am going to try Pilates. The Yoga Source gives a class on Saturday mornings and I've been looking for something new to kick start my program. I'm hoping this will be it. I hear it's a tough but rewarding class. I need some rewards.
My eating has been horrid. I'm afraid to get on the scale. I don't want to know what the bad news is. I know that Richard would tell me to just do it and face the music but I just can't do it. I want to try to get back on track and get in a little exercise before I face the bad news. I know it's going to be very, very bad. I don't really know why I'm eating so badly. Is it boredom? Maybe. Is it frustration? Maybe. Is it being out of work? Maybe? Is it all of the above? Maybe. I don't know but I do know that I've got to get a grip before I'm back at 225 pounds again.
Showing posts with label plantar fasciiitis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plantar fasciiitis. Show all posts
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Living For My Bum Foot
So, I went to a new podiatrist the other day. Wow! What a difference from the useless Dr T that I have been going to for a few months. As soon as I walked in the door I knew I was going to see a better doctor. The offices were beautiful. Yes, it is in Weston which is a pain in the ass to get to but it's definitely doable and totally worth it.
The doctor seemed very knowledgeable and extremely cute which is a plus. He asked me some very interesting questions and gave me a foot exam. He played with my feet, asked me to walk for him and made me feel as if he was really on my side. It was a good feeling.
He sent me home with a TENS unit which I have to use 3 times a day for an hour. I have to ice my foot and then roll it on a tennis ball 3 times a day. I have to do exercises against the wall 3 times a day and do towel pickups 3 times a day. Oh yeah, it's good that I don't have job at the moment because who would have time to work?
I am waiting for the MRI place to call me to schedule the test. I have vascular studies and neurological tests scheduled for Monday and I'm hoping that the tests show that it's just Plantar Fasciitis and not Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Physical therapy starts Tuesday and I'll be doing it three times a week for a while.
No I am not giving up yoga. I just won't. I told Dr S that I was a yoga girl and he didn't say that I had to stop so I'm taking that as an okay to continue. It's the only exercise that I've been doing lately. I love it and won't give it up. No Vinyasa flow though. Just easy Hatha.
Well, hopefully all this will help and I'll be able to get my life back and stop living for my bum foot.
The doctor seemed very knowledgeable and extremely cute which is a plus. He asked me some very interesting questions and gave me a foot exam. He played with my feet, asked me to walk for him and made me feel as if he was really on my side. It was a good feeling.
He sent me home with a TENS unit which I have to use 3 times a day for an hour. I have to ice my foot and then roll it on a tennis ball 3 times a day. I have to do exercises against the wall 3 times a day and do towel pickups 3 times a day. Oh yeah, it's good that I don't have job at the moment because who would have time to work?
I am waiting for the MRI place to call me to schedule the test. I have vascular studies and neurological tests scheduled for Monday and I'm hoping that the tests show that it's just Plantar Fasciitis and not Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Physical therapy starts Tuesday and I'll be doing it three times a week for a while.
No I am not giving up yoga. I just won't. I told Dr S that I was a yoga girl and he didn't say that I had to stop so I'm taking that as an okay to continue. It's the only exercise that I've been doing lately. I love it and won't give it up. No Vinyasa flow though. Just easy Hatha.
Well, hopefully all this will help and I'll be able to get my life back and stop living for my bum foot.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Happy Birthday, You've Got High Cholesterol!!!
Yesterday I had an appointment with my favorite doctor, Dr Bob, who has been my primary care doctor for 30 years. I had given blood about a week ago for my annual check up and yesterday was the follow up visit to talk about the results. It really didn't go the way I had hoped.
For the last few years I prided myself on being in my 50's and not being on any meds. I knew my blood pressure was a little high but it had been that way for years and I fought Dr Bob tooth and nail every time he suggested that I start taking blood pressure meds. I thought I was going to be able to keep my pressure down by diet and exercise. Well, that didn't work.
Last month when I went to see Bob about my foot pain his office staff took my blood pressure and it was 155/95. He was none to happy with that and finally put his foot down (so to speak). He basically told me to shut up, cut the crap and take the Lisinopril that he was going to prescribe. I'm aware that I need to be treated like that at times. Richard has treated me like that through the years when I needed it too. Anyway, I gave in and said okay. I would take the pills.
I got to Dr Bob's office yesterday and once again my blood pressure was taken. It had come down but not enough for his liking so he upped my dosage. He said to me "Look Claudia, I don't want to hear it. Your blood pressure is still too high so I'm upping the dosage and you are going to take it". I agreed to comply with his instructions and double up on my meds this morning.
As he was looking at my chart and my test results he noticed that the next day (today) was my birthday. His next remark was "Happy Birthday. You've got high cholesterol". My reading was 256 which is pretty high for a vegetarian. He reminded me that both my parents had high cholesterol and now he wanted to prescribe something for that too. Knowing how he deals with me I figured that there was no point in arguing with him so I agreed.
He had me give blood for one more test and wants to see the results before putting me on the meds but I walked out with a prescription which I will start taking in a week or so. I also was told to get a bone density test.
So, happy birthday to me. I have plantar fasciitis, a heel spur, bursitis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and need a bone density test. Yeah, I'm not getting old (she said with complete sarcasm in her voice). At least my EKG was good.
Here is a little birthday present from my on my birthday to all of you. Was there ever a hotter man on the planet then Paul? I think not!! Happy Birthday to me!!
Here is a birthday laugh from me and Paul. If you have ANY problems with blue humor or dirty jokes DO NOT CLICK ON THIS. Thanks Paul, you made me laugh my ass off today.
For the last few years I prided myself on being in my 50's and not being on any meds. I knew my blood pressure was a little high but it had been that way for years and I fought Dr Bob tooth and nail every time he suggested that I start taking blood pressure meds. I thought I was going to be able to keep my pressure down by diet and exercise. Well, that didn't work.
Last month when I went to see Bob about my foot pain his office staff took my blood pressure and it was 155/95. He was none to happy with that and finally put his foot down (so to speak). He basically told me to shut up, cut the crap and take the Lisinopril that he was going to prescribe. I'm aware that I need to be treated like that at times. Richard has treated me like that through the years when I needed it too. Anyway, I gave in and said okay. I would take the pills.
I got to Dr Bob's office yesterday and once again my blood pressure was taken. It had come down but not enough for his liking so he upped my dosage. He said to me "Look Claudia, I don't want to hear it. Your blood pressure is still too high so I'm upping the dosage and you are going to take it". I agreed to comply with his instructions and double up on my meds this morning.
As he was looking at my chart and my test results he noticed that the next day (today) was my birthday. His next remark was "Happy Birthday. You've got high cholesterol". My reading was 256 which is pretty high for a vegetarian. He reminded me that both my parents had high cholesterol and now he wanted to prescribe something for that too. Knowing how he deals with me I figured that there was no point in arguing with him so I agreed.
He had me give blood for one more test and wants to see the results before putting me on the meds but I walked out with a prescription which I will start taking in a week or so. I also was told to get a bone density test.
So, happy birthday to me. I have plantar fasciitis, a heel spur, bursitis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and need a bone density test. Yeah, I'm not getting old (she said with complete sarcasm in her voice). At least my EKG was good.
Here is a little birthday present from my on my birthday to all of you. Was there ever a hotter man on the planet then Paul? I think not!! Happy Birthday to me!!
Here is a birthday laugh from me and Paul. If you have ANY problems with blue humor or dirty jokes DO NOT CLICK ON THIS. Thanks Paul, you made me laugh my ass off today.
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