OT: Ankle Update and not good at all ......

[ChitChatNine]

I DEFINITELY have what is called ***Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Grade II-B out of 4*** .. if it crosses over to Grade III, I must have extensive surgery beyond belief or will be unable to walk.  I have at the most a year for that point. I MUST go into Phys Therapy like right now. They are concerned, very concerned.

At the current Grade II-B it the goal is slow the process but I MUST have surgery to reconstruct my arch (I have flat feet) or I will lose the use of my foot.  This is not arthroscopic and is major major surgery with long recoup time, etc.

I guess the alternative is loss of the ankle/foot in future if I don't do something.  

I have advanced arthritis with advanced degenerative changes ... he showed me on x-rays they took in addition to the MRI  .. no cartildge and bone against bone.

Gameplan for near term is a band aid only:  I have to do Phys Therapy 3X week for 2 mos and within a year (if not less) have advanced surgery or will have a serious serious problem beyond the seriousness of where I am now. He warned me it is a long recouperation, too.

The surgery must be done or they will have to fuse bones together and lose movement of the joint altogether.  Nice alternative, huh?

So much for my doc's not listening to me since October  ...... I should have been a medical doctor myself.  I just knew something wasn't right and put off going thinking if they didn't say go then I was not as bad as I thought and went into denial putting all my effort and strength into my thyroid nodules and cancer.

OH CR#P .....

I have to have orthotics made.  As it is now, I cannot walk barefoot at all .. excrutiating pain.  I wear my shoes 24/7 .........I have had flat feet all my life and now paying the toll .. I've been doing exercises my whole life and look where it has gotten me .. nowhere really ?

I'm ok with this but not ok with it.  Another Blow to the mind.

Yes, it is my RIGHT foot  ..  and I'm a righty.  

I will go see the BEST in NY City for this but heck this guy trained out of the best and I already saw my Ortho who sent me here .. so this is a 2nd opinion already.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?

My mole better be normal .. that's all I can say .... normal.

Thanks my friends .........................I am beside myself in amazement and I had copied in my Endocrinologist AND my Primary Dr who said I remind you all, "your muscle enzymes are fine!!!!"

C~

[Nicki1433]

Cheryl,

I am really sorry that you are having to go through this.  When it rains it pours, but God won't give you more than you can handle.  He'll be with you every step of the way.  So will we.  Any time you need to vent or just talk we're here & you have my e-mail address if you need something too.

God Bless,

Nicki

[NJ Yogini]

Your subject line pulled me out of lurk mode!!  I just cannot believe what you've just been told.  In this case my husband's favorite line is a good attitude to have---"It is what it is".  So now, just take a deep breath and know that you'll get through this.
I've been laying low, waiting for the higher dose of synthroid to do it's magic and get me feeling better.
My thoughts are with you.
Linda

[rayneweather]

Oh, how I wish I could take some of this burden from you.  But we are all here for you in spirit and you're in our thoughts & prayers.  And while you're on recoup from surgery I'll be sure to stop over with plenty of roasted chicken and my tin foil hat (no mashed or baked potatoes, though :-P)

Rayne

[scarlet37]

LOL........so funny you should ask.......I was on lunch break @ 1 and kept thinking my cell phone was ringing !!!!!  No missed calls though!


=)~

[ChitChatNine]

You GOTTA KNOW I was in the office today thinking to myself as I put my sneakers back on, "Mrs. Potato Head is losing another part!!!!" ... Were your ears ringing around 1:00PM EST today?  Huh Huh Huh ????

C~

[scarlet37]

Sorry to hear the news..........only one thing to say  Flat feet or none you're top SPUD around here!!!!!!!!!!! Hang in there.


   ~sending prayers your way~


Teresa

[ChitChatNine]

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST ............ Really, don't know what to say.

C~

[artsyrose]

my god....you know I am here for you...anytime you need me...if you want to call to talk just let me know and I will email my phone number. hugggggs. Kathy

[MJ13]

Daaaaang!!! When it rains, it pours!!!!   And you're less than 2 years older than me.   I sure hope my body doesn't get as decrepid as yours by the time I'm 48....just kidding...hope I made you smile at least.  I wish I had a majic wand and I could just wave your pain away.  Sending you lots of e-hugs!!!

[shaerich]

Cheryl, I'm so flabberghasted I don't even know what to say.  I mean, of course it could be worse, but really, with all that's on your plate it just seems unfair to add this degree of severity on your ankle.  

I'm glad you're getting treatment from a top notch doc.  And also glad your hubby is being supportive.  Sounds like you have a long haul in front of you, but we'll trudge through with you on this one too!  

I'm so sorry about this news.

[ChitChatNine]

Thanks ... I *think* having had a Cancer diagnosis has taught me alot about life .. yeah, I have shed a tear about all this and I am not processing it yet but have made my Phys Therapy appt and will get the orthotics made ASAP.  I'll work on processing it all after my mole biopsy comes back but will go thru the motions to heal myself and my ankle accordingly for now.

My hubby just got home and is VERY supportive thank goodness.

Jenni .. it was 8 mos ago I told my Doc at my well care appt when he found the nodule that I had BAD ANKLE pain and it was pretty much poo poo'd.  It went to this degree in only 8 mos!!

Good idea on the mold ..but guess what I cannot walk barefoot bcz the pain is too bad .. so I don't take off my shoes from 6:30 AM until I retire for the night . .the ortho said too bad we couldn't glue the orthotics to my feet LOL.

C~

[EmpatheticJenny]

Hi, Cheryl--

I have been so buried in work that I have not even been lurking at the forum lately. Just now, for the first time in many days, I logged on to see what was new. I cannot tell you how sorry I felt as I read your news. In reply to your question "CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?" I can only say: barely. You have been through SO much already...the latest piece of bad news boggles my mind. I won't even try to say anything comforting. Just know that if you are feeling as if you are being given a lot more than your fair share of bad news and afflictions, you really, truly are.

Sending you an e-hug,
Jenny

[dart frog]

I am so sorry!!! Hang in there and take it one day at a time!
My daughter had to wear orthotics and she loved hers.Make sure you save the mold incase you have to have a second pair made. Thats the expensive part if I remember right.....
I'm going to pray that between the orthotics and PT that you will find some relief from the pain.

Rhonda

[Venora Moonwind]

Count me in I will bring the beer and the smokes.We can roast chickens and get verrrry drunk!
Love Venora

[DLA]

Oh, Cheryl, I am soooo sorry.  My uncle had this from being a walking mailman for umpteen years and I know it is extremely painful.  He had to have his fused together.  Not a fun option and still painful.

We will pray that they have good news about the moles.

How come Margaritas and not "Daiquiris"?  rolflol

Dac

[ChitChatNine]

Tahnks My Moonwind Friend .. honestly, if the mole is Melanoma I may need a trip to the islands with long-term Margaritas!

C~

[Venora Moonwind]

sis Ifeel so bad for you.I was so hoping everything would be ok with your foot and ankle.I am praying hard ofr the moles to be benign.
I am with you sis anytime you want to talk it out ok?
Love Venora