*sigh* I'm starting to think

[taratru]

that I'll never run again.  At least not like I'd like to.  

Every time I go a few days with no pain in my foot, I get all happy like, "Yay!  I'm getting better!  Only a couple more weeks of pain-free walking and then I can start!"  And then it will start to hurt.  And I'll ice and boot (some days) and rest.  Rinse and repeat.  

Seriously, what is going on?  Does anyone have any awesome stories to tell me about fucking bullshit peroneal tendonitis and tenosynovitis going away?  Could it be something else?  What am I missing?  I know I should just go to the doc, but I need to hear something from real people.  Something that isn't "welcome to your new life as a swimmer, Tara."  
Sorry guys, I was doing so well for a while there, but I'm about at my limit again and I'm not talking about it and DH just. doesn't. get. it.  and I'm about to kill people.  

eta: because I'm so fucking done, I put the WRONG thing that's wrong with me.  Cripes. 

[SallyJ]

I had peroneal tendinitis in 2010ish. I was booted for 6 weeks and was afraid to run for several years. I had two little babies, so I basically gave up on exercise with work/sleep deprivation/injury.

Starting my fitness journey in 2012 I added running as the last thing, doing a lot of strength work with weightlifting and ballet.

I only had a flare up after the Tough Mudder in 2014. I didn't run the last 4ish miles and could barely even walk. It took weeks to recover, but with foam rolling/fascia stretching, and lots and lots of ballet stretching it felt better.

I wish I could give better advice. Building butt, quad, calf, and hamstring strength made a big difference I think. Also building all the stability muscles in my ankles and feet from ballet also helped. I almost never roll my ankles anymore.

[itsme]

I truly have no advice but want you to know I am rooting for you not to give up.

[bostonmichelle]

I don't have any advice but wanted to let you know I think you are going to run again and to your best ability. I think it's a long road ahead of you but your tough and will get thru it. I hope someone can provide some insight or advice for you.

[al320]

Just here to offer big hugs and encouragment. You WILL run again!

[wambam]

I don't have any sage wisdom, but I'm here and I'm listening and I'm offering virtual hugs. #teamtara

[libbygrl109]

I've been dealing with it off and on for about 3 years now. Flare ups are horribly annoying because even standing, and sometimes sitting, hurts some days. A podiatrist (who also happens to be a runner and works with a lot of runners) diagnosed mine. He told me that the only thing that helps is time (and heat and anti-inflammatory cream). Your case is much more severe than mine, but I know you will run again. You can get through this. Please don't give up.

[scorpio72]

I'm more of a lurker here but wanted to post since I had a similar situation.

I had posterior tibial tendonitis in one foot about 3 years ago. Not exactly the same but still annoying foot tendonitis. I felt the same way you did thinking it was never going to go away and I would never run again. I got it from running on a sprained ankle before it healed. I had been in PT for what seemed like ages and it wasn't getting any better. Dr's advice of rest wasn't working either. On the recommendation of a runner friend I went to a chiropractor that specialized in sports med/injuries. We worked on it for months and through ART, graston, stim and ultrasound he was able to get rid of it. I was seeing him 3 times a weeks for a few months but he completely got rid of it and it has not come back. Have you tried any of these yet? I'm only here occasionally so I'm not sure of your backstory on this injury.

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May 2, 2016 22:20:01 GMT -5 taratru said:

that I'll never run again.  At least not like I'd like to.  

Every time I go a few days with no pain in my foot, I get all happy like, "Yay!  I'm getting better!  Only a couple more weeks of pain-free walking and then I can start!"  And then it will start to hurt.  And I'll ice and boot (some days) and rest.  Rinse and repeat.  

Seriously, what is going on?  Does anyone have any awesome stories to tell me about fucking bullshit peroneal tendonitis and tenosynovitis going away?  Could it be something else?  What am I missing?  I know I should just go to the doc, but I need to hear something from real people.  Something that isn't "welcome to your new life as a swimmer, Tara."  
Sorry guys, I was doing so well for a while there, but I'm about at my limit again and I'm not talking about it and DH just. doesn't. get. it.  and I'm about to kill people.  

eta: because I'm so fucking done, I put the WRONG thing that's wrong with me.  Cripes. 

Absolutely no need to apologise. Ever. We are here for you.
Huge hugs from the other side of the Atlantic.

[gt7301b]

No advice, but you will run again! Hugs to you.

[mysticmuffin]

Hugs to you Tara. I have no advice, but plenty of love, hugs and support.

[scm1011]

No advice, but big hugs. I know its not the same, but I broke my leg in 3 places 6 years ago and I can relate to the struggle of feeling like you're over the hump and then being kicked back to reality. Its frustrating and depressing. I hope you are able to run pain-free soon.

[mrshandy]

Hugs! I wish I had answers for you or some kind of reassurance.

I do think going back to the doctor is a good idea. Can you ask around in your running community and find a doctor who specializes in it?

[breezy8407]

Hugs

[fuckyourcouch]

I'm so sorry Tara. I wish I had something helpful to say. I would absolutely go back to the doctor and maybe pursue a different specialist. Don't give up, we are all here for you.

[runblondie26]

I wish I had better advice, but this isn't the end for you yet.

And I saw the prom pics on FB.



So whatever you're doing to stay in shape is working. It'll translate back into running soon enough.

[water*drop]

I'm actually struggling with a peroneal tendonitis flare-up right now thanks to jumping back into running too hard after taking a lot of time off to have a baby. I've dealt with it on and off for the past several years, though now I recognize it right away and immediately take time off when I notice it starting to flare up, so the time off is shorter. The waiting is the absolute worst because it takes forevvvvvver. I'm currently doing a lot of core strengthening stuff during the wait time because I know I've got some weaknesses right now, and I'm trying to convince myself that working on things that will improve my form is a good use of my time even if I'd rather be running. (And that's true because experience tells me that if I start running again with anything other than perfect form, I will get another flare-up.)

[hannahb]

I'm so sorry you're still struggling. I wish there was something I could do

[emilyj]

(((Hugs))) Tendonitis is such an evil bitch. I second the thoughts of going to a different specialist. I went to two orthos before I went to my chiropractor, and he has worked miracles the other two didn't.

I know you'll run again, and be better and stronger than before.

[juliej]

I have no words of wisdom. Other than CRUISE.

[wawa]

May 3, 2016 8:43:40 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

I wish I had better advice, but this isn't the end for you yet.

And I saw the prom pics on FB.



So whatever you're doing to stay in shape is working. It'll translate back into running soon enough.

I would like to ditto all of this. 

Tara you are seriously one of my H&F idols, and I cannot imagine how hard this is.  But we're here.  Don't you apologize for how you feel.  I have so much faith that eventually your foot will stop being an asshole.

[wambam]

I will echo chesh in saying there is ZERO need to apologize here. This is a safe space and no one is judging you for needing to talk it out. So many of us have been injured and it sucks and sometimes you need to let it out to people who understand the frustration. I know my situation is tiny compared to what you're going through, but no one in my RL gets how badly I *need* to move. This board GETS IT.

*hair pets*

[rnrun]

May 2, 2016 22:20:01 GMT -5 taratru said:

that I'll never run again.  At least not like I'd like to.  

Every time I go a few days with no pain in my foot, I get all happy like, "Yay!  I'm getting better!  Only a couple more weeks of pain-free walking and then I can start!"  And then it will start to hurt.  And I'll ice and boot (some days) and rest.  Rinse and repeat.  

Seriously, what is going on?  Does anyone have any awesome stories to tell me about fucking bullshit peroneal tendonitis and tenosynovitis going away?  Could it be something else?  What am I missing?  I know I should just go to the doc, but I need to hear something from real people.  Something that isn't "welcome to your new life as a swimmer, Tara."  
Sorry guys, I was doing so well for a while there, but I'm about at my limit again and I'm not talking about it and DH just. doesn't. get. it.  and I'm about to kill people.  

eta: because I'm so fucking done, I put the WRONG thing that's wrong with me.  Cripes. 

I'm sorry that you're in such a rough spot. It's completely shitty when you're hurt and unable to run. 

I have not had tenosynovitis, but I was diagnosed with peroneal tendonitis affecting the peroneal longus tendon several years ago. In addition, I had a tear of my peroneal brevis tendon. I was on crutches for 6 weeks, and had to walk with a boot for a month or two afterwards. Even once the boot was off, I still had lingering soreness. That resolved in a few months, but it did take a while. But I would go back to the doctor to be re-evaluated if I were you, just to make sure that you are covering all of your bases and that there's not a bigger issue. I also echo what others have said with respect to focusing on core exercises. While it didn't replace the feeling that I would get from running, it felt nice to be able to do something exercise-related and not hurt. 

I know that it's frustrating to be told that it's something that takes even more time when it feels like you've been in recovery for years, but you will get there. 

[meganncolo]

taratru - no words of medical advice, just sending you well wishes.

[sadlebred]

I'm sorry it's still bothering you. I'm with the others and think you should find a good sports doc that specializes in tendinitis.

[hurricanedrunk]

I'm sorry you're still struggling with this. No advice, only hugs and support.

[kams]

This is not the end for you. I'm so sorry that you're still stuck on this long road.

[jene]

I'm sorry you're still dealing with this

[clseale]

I'm so sorry you're still dealing with this. Where did you leave off with your doctor?

[SallyJ]

Oh and I am planning to go see the mobility mastery gal because I'm still dealing with shin splints/PF and my SI joint not staying put. I'm pretty sure it's all related to fascia tightness in my quads and hamstrings. Let me know if you want to make a trip with me (likely in June) and maybe you can ask her about the possibility of it being something else. She is great at responding via blog posts and emails, so that's another option. I know she sees a lot of runners for ankle/knee/PF issues, so maybe she has seen something like your issue.