Feet Unveiled

So my feet problems have been correctly diagnosed by a podiatrist. I do NOT have a bone "out" in my foot. I have a pinched nerve called a Neuroma. My other foot does not have a bone spur, but a Bunion. (I always thought those were like nasty wart-like smelly things. bunion/onion. They sound the same.)

So I got a standard arch support insert from him and then my Myofascial therapist put a little pad underneath my big toe to help alleviate the strain from the bunion.

My nerve hasn't flared up today at all so far. But my left foot is feeling the strain from the change in position. I have a feeling I will adjust, but it's no fun.

I think I'll probably get back on the running schedule this weekend or next week. I just wanted to heal a little more first.

Not working out yet

So this week has been sit on my ass week. I did some pilates, but my feet are still in bad shape so I've been avoiding the gym altogether. I DID buy a swimsuit though (and get waxed - OUCH) so I'm ready for the pool. I think I might swing over there tomorrow and try not to drown.

After I meet with the podiatrist of course.

Major Upset!

This couch to 5K endeavor is going to be on hiatus for awhile. My feet problems have worsened since I started training and I believe I may be in some feet trouble.

It started with needing an adjustment in my right foot. Nothing more than that. But it was stuck and now it's just a day to day thing on how my right foot feels. But after this occurred my gait changed to accomodate the pain and now my left foot is having major problems. My heel hurts really bad after sitting for a long time when I first step on it.

When I put some thought into it I realized that the tiny bone spur on the side of my foot may be contributing to the problem and that there may be more than one. I have been intending to take care of it, but it never hurt before so I didn't worry about it. However I've noticed recently that the skin over it seems to be more red than my other foot.

My doctor "prescribed" castor oil pack treatments, so that's what I'm doing, but after doing some reading online I realize that running may be making the entire problem worse. So I'm now doing the castor oil and breaking from running. I will probably ride a stationary bike for now, until I can get a new swimsuit to swim in. Then I'll hit the pool. I love bikes, but not stationary ones.

Also to help aid in my overall goal of weight loss I'm recommitted to my weight watchers points, so I'm going to start journaling that portion of this journey as well. Since I have YET to lose more than a pound since I started running! GGGRRRR!!