Monday, June 23, 2014

MRI report

I don't meet with my doctor until Monday, but I finally got my hot little hands on my radiology report. Findings: "Mild degenerative changes are present in the midfoot." I would be willing to guess that mild degenerative changes are also present in my other foot. They were present in my knee too when I dealt with that injury. The MRI report also notes a small amount of fluid in the first MTP joint and within the first and third intermetatarsal bursa--I imagine that's where my pain is coming from. We'll see what can be done about that, but having dealt with this for a while, I'm even more sure that this is a form or gait (or footwear) issue. I need a good PT who is going to explore every angle of this, but I've done that twice in the past 18 months and it requires a significant investment of time. Since neither attempt has been successful, I'm not into just jumping into to something.

Thoughts from the peanut gallery? I see the doctor in a week, but he probably won't have much interest in my case unless it's surgical.

7 comments:

  1. My suggestion would be to experiment wildly with various shoes and insoles, and see what feels good. Never run in the same shoes twice in a row until you are happy.

    Meanwhile, have you had a bike fitter check your cleat placement? Form on the bike??

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  2. I would have to keep a detailed log of all of that, I suppose. Could be done.

    Yep, I had my bike fit and cleat placement is right. I also got insoles for my bike shoes. Could get non-plastic bike shoes for stiffness, but $$$$$$ (as you know.)

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  3. No log. Just random trial and error!!!

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  4. Am I wrong to think that degeneration is one of those things that demands huge cushioning? There seems to be a new product line of overly cushioned shoes that look somewhat like platform shoes -- the Hokas are one example. I never got comfortable in mine, but it is like running on clouds.

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  5. Depends on whether the degeneration is caused by pounding or torquing . . .

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  6. My bet is torquing. Hence my re-introduction of my orthotics. Love/hate relationship and all that.

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