As some of you might remember, I have been having Achilles tendon problems since last August.
Today I went to the doctor since I have just been in agony since the ESWT treatment. He was adamant that I need a cast (non weight bearing) and be off work for 6 - 8 weeks. I guess I will be getting to know everybody here a lot better.
Last November I had to take about 4 or 5 weeks off work for this same problem (different doctor) but instead I was in what is called a cam walker which ended up doing more damage than good. The doctor that I am with now is optimistic that the fiberglass cast will do a lot of good. I actually trust this doctor so I am hoping that he is right.
I was such a mess in his office today. I must have gone through 2 fill size paper towels because I was just sobbing. I am so frusterated with this and in so much pain, that I couldn't hold back any longer...I just turned into a mess. I can keep welding while molten metal burns my skin, but this is just too much for me anymore.
At least my hubby is very supportive and Marcie is happy to lounge on my lap and purrrrrrrr
Today I went to the doctor since I have just been in agony since the ESWT treatment. He was adamant that I need a cast (non weight bearing) and be off work for 6 - 8 weeks. I guess I will be getting to know everybody here a lot better.
Last November I had to take about 4 or 5 weeks off work for this same problem (different doctor) but instead I was in what is called a cam walker which ended up doing more damage than good. The doctor that I am with now is optimistic that the fiberglass cast will do a lot of good. I actually trust this doctor so I am hoping that he is right.
I was such a mess in his office today. I must have gone through 2 fill size paper towels because I was just sobbing. I am so frusterated with this and in so much pain, that I couldn't hold back any longer...I just turned into a mess. I can keep welding while molten metal burns my skin, but this is just too much for me anymore.
At least my hubby is very supportive and Marcie is happy to lounge on my lap and purrrrrrrr