Plump up the cushions on the Injury Couch 🛋

Remember that ankle “twang” I posted about…..?

Ended up in A&E after physio suspected a stress fracture. Fortunately it isn’t fractured, just a sprain, but (long story short) they were concerned about the residual lump/ strange tingly sensation on my foot left after an injury 2 years ago and further investigation for a Morton’s neuroma now lies ahead. Ho-hum. That’s the 10k with my sister out the window 😕. There will be other 10ks.

Plump up the cushions on the Injury Couch Oldfloss 😢. 2 weeks off running for starters……

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh nooo that’s really bad luck, but the couch is comfy for a short stay

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you. I hope it’ll be a short sit!! Meanwhile I shall be hanging around here reading what you are all getting up to!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

😀 well after today I have another 5 days off work so might even get some running in to write about

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

I look forward to reading about it. I am off out for a short walk with the dog. It’s dreary and wet here. I hope you have brighter weather your side of the Downs. 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

It’s not been bad thanks 😊 i’m finished work now, hope you enjoyed your dog walk

[Timotea Graduate10]

Nooooooooo! I had one of those neuroma things on my foot. Had to wear special insoles and still do. Very painful it was too. Can’t believe you are back on IC.. you were doing so well. As you say there will be other 5k’ Am on run 2 week 2 tomorrow … slow progress. Get better soon. Tx

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

Thank you Timotea. Just going to frustratingly sit on the IC for a couple of weeks and take advice thereafter. Feeling a bit Grrr 😡, but it is what it is. Surgery was muted by physio for the neuroma, but we’ll see. Early days yet.Well done on your C25K progress. I could be joining you! Xx

[dijep Graduate10]

Oh DD I'm so sorry what a bummer !Even if you have to spend some time lazing on the cushions we all know you'll be back out as soon as you are able.

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Bummer!! Absolutely!! Couldn’t have said it better myself 🙄.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh no, poor you! Hopefully you won't be on the IC for very long. How frustrating. Take care. 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

I’ll be off it as soon as I am able!! Watch this space. I’m going to hover here though so I keep up with you all. 🤗

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Oh no, you were doing so well! But at least they're onto it and you'll get the treatment you need. Fingers crossed for a short stay on the IC 🤞

[Hidden in reply to Beatlesforever]

Fingers, toes, knees and everything else crossed! 🤞🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Plumped up as we speak...oh my goodness. . That is not good. But you know now, what's going on and it will be dealt with.Luckily we are here with you xx Stay strong !

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss. I shall be keeping up with all the comings and goings on here whilst sitting amongst the comfy cushions. Still cheesed off though! xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I know xxxx It's a blinking pain xxx

[Timotea Graduate10]

What you can do is loads of non weight bearing stuff like sit ups (😱😱) yoga, Pilates and back exercises to keep your muscles and fitness going. You can bicycle with neuroma I believe… a a nice ebike will keep you going.

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

Thank you Timotea. I am really fortunate in that my Pilates instructor is also my physio, so I have lots of good advice coming my way from her. I am doing Adriene's January MOVE yoga this month as I just couldn't get through it last month. I hadn't thought about bike riding, but that's a good idea.

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this DD, there are worse times of the year to have to stay on a comfy sofa and rest...

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Oh no! Just as you were doing so well. Hopefully it will be a short stay but enjoy the lovely comfy cushions in the meantime

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh no! So sorry to hear! Hope you find something to keep you sane and fit during your IC stint. (Rowing and yoga worked for me).

Sending you get-well-quick wishes.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Just thought I’d send you a link to my post when I hopped onto the IC with similar issues: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[GailXrunning]

Ah, what a pity! But you can have your IC projects to keep yourself stretching and strengthening… and then sink into those cushions to imagine new routes to run when you’re ready.

I’ve got Morton’s neuroma. There’s a lot of footwear that I can’t wear without extraordinarily intense pain. That’s basically most normal footwear. Good job I’m not the Imelda Marcos type!! On specialist advice, I’ve had to turn to wide-fit sports shoes (trail boots, running shoes) and have my bespoke orthotics. Two toes now ‘separate’ in a V as a result of adaptation to the orthotics.

My running has been largely unaffected - wide running shoes give the space in the toe box. I’ve not even used the orthotics in these shoes. Most of the wide-fit runners I tested felt good. I ended up choosing Hoka’s Clifton - a low-drop model with ‘rocker sole’. I’d already discovered that the rocker sole distributes pressures more evenly. Perfect from the get-go. Later, I did try a nice pair of Altra zero-drops but it soon became apparent they were not going to help me one iota (although notionally wider in the toe-box area, they were still too narrow for my feet and pinched as the foot bent). We’ll all be different, of course, and you’ll probably need to experiment - but my main message is that once the flare up settles the neuroma can be managed. I’m now at the point where I completely forget I have it. Very best wishes for a speedy recovery, Hidden .

[Hidden in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks so much for your reply. It’s helpful and reassuring to hear someone else’s experiences and to know you are still running.

I’ve had the neuroma for two years, resulting from tendonitis. At that stage I stopped running for 6 months but the lump didn’t go away. When I asked the doctor about she said it was calcification and couldn’t do anything, but now my physio disagrees and explained about Morton’s neuroma. It’s on the top of my foot between the big and second toes. Summertime it doesn’t bother me much as sandals help, but I completely understand what you mean - winter shoes are a different matter. I seem to live in my trainers and soft walking shoes - very glam!

I’m planning projects for the IC and have a date with my yoga mat this morning and a gentle walk with the dog when the rain stops.

Happy running 😊

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

O dear that is such a shame. Heal well and take things easy on that couch.

[roseabi]

Rest well, hope you'll be OK xxx

[Getfitordietrying Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this. Mind you looking out at the weather, probably better to be ‘resting’ now with gloomy February skies and rain about, than when the sun is shining. Having said that hope you recover soon and the problem gets sorted out.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’ve just seen this D-d, I’m so sorry! What rotten luck!