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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Update on the Foot

So Carrie remembered reading on Matt Hart's blog a few years ago that he had a foot problem similar to what I've been experiencing. He went through months of trial and error to get corrected and finally found out that he had Morton's Neuroma. I was at the sports doc again today with my x-ray knowing it would show nothing and it didn't disappoint. I did comment that on film it was a good-looking foot and he agreed - the bones looked healthy and strong. It didn't show the ligaments however. So I suggested it could be Morton's and he thought that's what it was as well. Off to the pharmacy to try a topical anti-inflammatory for the weekend. I have an appointment with a podiatrist on Monday to see what's next and if I should go with the nerve-killing alcohol injections. At this point I'm willing to have a lifetime of a numb toe to make it to Comrades and get back to running. For the experience of that race I want to be there, even if it's only to finish as the gates close behind me. I never thought that I would make that kind of decision but, hey, I've got nine more toes, right?

3 comments:

Nicola Gildersleeve said...

Peter would like to chat with you about Morton's neuroma and what you have tried this far. He has dealt with a lot of people with the same thing and thinks there a lot more options than killing the nerve!!!!

NSA- 604-990-6888. He works tomorrow!!!

Ocho said...

You know, if the toe doesn't work out for you, maybe just have it removed and donate it to the sour toe club. Seriously, http://www.sourtoecocktailclub.com it might not be a bad option. Keep on runnin' and take care of those feet.

Scott said...

I'll volunteer my "skills" to remove the toe if that's the route you choose to go Darin. What are friends for if not to remove a toe or two.