I never thought I’d be complaining about my foot. There’s so many things wrong with me that at least I like the way my feet look. I did have to give up wearing heels – which I’m not really into that much – when the Myasthenia Gravis was making me weak and I’d feel wobbly. That wasn’t too bad. I could still wear them once in a while and be sure to have my cane with me.
But this is something all together different. I’m stuck wearing sneakers everyday. I wear sandals with backs to church because it’s only about two hours and I’m not walking much. But I ache after that. I even ache with sneakers on.
I don’t know the technical term for what I have. I think it’s because I’m so angry about it. There’s a nerve on the bottom of my foot that’s inflamed. When I stand or walk it hurts. When I take a shower and stand on the tile floor it hurts.
I’ve been taking Mobic every day now for over two months. This was in an attempt to get the swelling down. It hasn’t worked. My rheumatologist suggested a brace for my ankle and heel that will take the pressure off the inflamed area. I’m like, I’m already stuck wearing sneakers all the time now you want me to wear a brace? It’ll cover up my tattoo and if I wear my sandals will make me look like a dork. (I have to have a little bit of vanity left, don’t you think?)
So the next step is going back to the podiatrist and getting cortisone shots to numb the nerve. I’ve put this off as long as I can. But I have to accept it has to be done. I’d like to have my pretty feet in some nice shoes soon. Don’t even get me started on how much those shots hurt.
Oh my! It sounds painful! Don’t put it off any longer. You don’t want it to get any worse!
I hope your pain will go away soon.