Delusional hope
or reasonable dream? Please
help me run again.
I can’t decide, is this a sign a true injured athlete’s craze or a spirited sense of runner’s humor?
No, I can answer my own question: I AM GOING NUTS.
I’ve not really run in 3 months. My foot has hurt for 7 months. I’ve been to 3 doctors, 1 chiropractor, and 1 massage therapist. I have tried every single non-invasive method of plantar fasciitis treatment, both in the office of a medical professional and at home. All this, and my foot still hurts.
I watch and listen to everyone and their mothers go on the runs of their lives in amazing places, holding down the proverbial disabled fort while they’re gone. I attend runners’ weekends and races as a sidelined pedestrian, trying as hard as I can to recall what it feels like to do what those runners are doing. All this, and my heart is killing me.
Today I resorted to a steroid shot. The medical community tells me that 65-85% of people with plantar fasciitis are healed via steroid injections. Pleasepleaseplease think good thoughts for my healing heel in the next 2 weeks, and that I fall into that positively affected group. I don’t know what my body or mind will do if I don’t.
And, yes, I’m aware that the world will go on. It just doesn’t seem like it right now.
11 Responses to “The Corticosteroid Injection Haiku And Other Signs Of Lunacy”
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Me wish you weller. Lunatic.
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May the australopithecine on the moon cure you of your ills!
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I think I would have done the same thing. The risks are small and the chance it will help is good. That being said, I'm still sending all the positive, healing vibes I can across the ocean.
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Trained from fall to spring,
Raced Saharan sands for days.
Injured until when?Corticosteroids:
Desperate plan for healing.
Fasciitis sucks.The world is full of joy
Races, places, friends and more
You will join them soon. -
Here's hoping!
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Odds on then, worth a go as localised I would say.
Does it mess you up for further shots some of the gunk must get metabolised. -
I would definitely have done the same even though i'm not a gambler! My fingers and toes are crossed for you…..
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I really hope it works Meghan. The world will go on but not as well. I want you to be better!!!
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I'll have to borrow someone's god and say a prayer. I'll roll the bones and practice voodoo, too.
And if it works real good, maybe I'll get my plantar done next. -
I'm the praying type so I prayed for your legs last night after reading your post. I hope it worked along with everyone else's well wishes.
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