Hope maybe?

I've said that before, so I'm trying to take it with a grain of salt...

I went to physical therapy today.  The therapist said my ankles are hyper-flexible (not good) and somewhat weak.  She said I have very little toe-lift when I walk (all my weight is concentrated on the outsides of my feet), plus I already knew I under-pronate (or supinate, same thing).

She was also very curious about possible stress fractures on that pinky-toe metatarsal bone, in both feet.

She is starting with ultrasound to loosen the muscles up (which I can also do at home before I do the exercises), then several different types of stretches.  Next week she said we'll start some deep muscle stuff.

I'm pretty anxious now for my xrays on Monday afternoon.

Cindy

Still frustrated

I am waiting to hear back whether my podiatrist will give me a cortisone shot for possible tarsal tunnel.  The nurse was doubtful.  He isn't in today, so that is at least Tuesday.

I just called and talked with a physical therapy place in Seymour, and they informed me that the "prescription" expired 30 days after it was written (June).  I talked a bit with a therapist to find out what can be done for some that doesn't exhibit tell-tale signs of anything being wrong - no limit in range of movement etc - just pain.  Alex said it was worth a shot.

So I called the orthopedic surgeon's office, and they are going to verify with the dr that I can have a new order for physical therapy, then will fax it directly to the place I spoke with.  IF for some reason the dr decided he would NOT give me a new order, then they'll call.

I did talk to the nurse that was in on everything last Friday during my physical, and she spoke with the dr - the "specialist" at IU would just be another podiatrist.  That is really hard for me to do (Alex agrees) to just see a 3rd podiatrist.  They are willing to help me get in with someone, but that just doesn't seem to be a helpful path at this point, so I'm letting that lay dormant for now.

I'm even reconsidering these barefoot tennis shoes - I don't know if I'm still suffering from those socks from Saturday or what.  I'm wearing regular socks today and the Vivobarefoot tennies - but my feet aren't very good.  It doesn't help that they're pretty cold.  I wore my worn-out JCP slippers during preschool time this morning.  These Vivobarefoot shoes aren't really feeling any better.

I have another 2 pairs of shoes coming today via UPS - one is a barefoot style, and one is a regular cushioned walking shoe, from a list I found online late last week.

I put a call in about the carpet - wondering about the termite info I received on Friday, and found out that Jason (my contact) is out today, and the gal I spoke with didn't have a clue about a carpet job today (really?!) that was supposed to have been last week, but the termites put the work off until today.  That just seems outlandish.  Anyway, she is leaving a message for Jason to call me tomorrow.

And that's where things stand for now.