I went to the doctor again last week and he did some new x-rays. This is a different doctor who is actually a friend...I was anxious to have the new x-rays done because like the first doctor said, stress fractures do not always show up initially, but when the bone heals some, you can see it. The good news is that there was still no evidence of a stress fracture. Although, the doctor said the MRI would confirm for sure, meaning that the x rays can still not give a definite answer. He believed, from what he saw, that the bones looked good. I am thanking the Lord for that! I did find out that my hip is weird and not like most peoples...the joint is straight instead of my hip bone flaring out at an angle. He said this could be the source of the injury...but maybe not. Still no real answers.
He did give some helpful advice. He said if it was a form of tendonitis, it could take up to a year to heal all the way. He mentioned that physical therapy could possibly help the process some. I am looking into that. He also said there is a semi open MRI machine in my town that gives excellent picture results, so that is an option instead of the totally closed up kind. That just doesn't sound fun and I think I may be a little claustrophobic. Still so many unknowns with this injury.
Some great news is that I have been doing lots better...but I don't want to be too enthusiastic about it just yet...just still taking it slow, trying to rest, and trying to be patient with this. The last week and a half, I have walked 3 times. Once I walked about 1 1/2 miles...then 2 miles with a short run, then 3 miles with 2 times of short running. I felt a tad of sore type pain in the lower right abdomen and just a little bit of tightness/pain in the back upper part of my leg...but when I was through running, no pain! It hasn't made me achy and my groin area feels so much better. Maybe I am getting better! A month ago, I could not do this, so any amount of progress is good.
I woke early this morning to walk/run and it was so nice. It has been very cool here lately. I enjoyed just walking and thinking how great that was...even if I can't run for long, it sure is nice to be out doing something!
All the majesty in this world cannot compare to the glory...The beauty of the body that was broken for our forgiveness.
I'm so glad to hear you are improving. I was wondering but didn't want to bother you at such a busy, Back to School,time of year! My thoughts are with you. Run on!
ReplyDeleteSO SO glad to hear this Kim!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is wonderful news! So glad you are able to do some walking!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote - do you remember who sings that song?
Yes, it is *The Glory* by Avalon...an oldie, but still one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteKim, I'm so happy to hear of your progress! I know it must be so encouraging! You have been very patient while going through this test. The Lord is good to be giving you a little light at the end of the tunnel. Continued prayers on your recovery. Just in time for your vacation and walks on the beach!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to be reading you have been able to get out and run/walk! I'm sure it feels so wonderful! Have you considered a gait analysis? This is when a physical therapist (or that's who did mine) videotapes you walking and running on a treadmill and then analyzes your gait. To fix my left knee issue I could have taken the treatment to the n'th degree. But I found out I have been wearing the wrong shoes for my leg's misalignment and chose to start with a simple correction of shoes. This is my personal anatomy issue. I have been wearing stability shoes and need motion control shoes. I don't know, but maybe your hip issue can be corrected by shoes. Just a thought.
Happy running! Stacy