Friday, November 2, 2007
Pain in the arch!
Since we seem to be talking about aches and pains (thanks, Erik) - I thought I'd tell you of my trip to the podiatrist on Monday. I've had "plantar fascitis" (sore arch in my left foot - right in front of the heel) for about 18 months and it seemed to be getting worse, so I went in for treatment. The doctor promptly took x-rays - nothing wrong (but I do have an extra bone)- and then gave me a cortisone shot. It was uncomfortable for the first minute or so (slow shot, like mine) and then he hit my sore spot...like a hot poker in the foot. He was asking me questions, etc. and during those 20 seconds or so, I literally could NOT talk. Good news though - it seems to be working - my pain levels are almost nothing now - so I have hope to work some of my 10-15 pounds off that I have gained since my life became so sedentary. By the way - here is Sam's picture of himself...
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Stuart has had that same thing in his foot/feet for a couple of years. The thing that worked for him, was freezing a water bottle(the ones you drink) and rolling it under his arch when it starts to hurt. He was unable to walk for 6 months without pain, he seems o.k. now. Sorry you had to get a shot. EW!!
Erik ( my son) just got back early this morning from an FBI interview in Manhatten. Said it went better this time, since he has had Police experience. The plane on the way back had the main hatch unhinge during flight, so they had to go back to the airport....He doesn't like planes, and to have the stewardess stand there with her hair whipping around with the pasty smile saying: "don't worry, things are under control," as the little masks fell out of the consoles, didn't help Erik's fear or anxiety..It was funnier when he told it!!!
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