Having a difficult time trying to decide on PTTD surgery on my right foot. I have really been aware of this problem for 10 years, and have been "managing" with orthotics and supportive shoes. Even tried the Arizona Brace briefly, but it never worked for me. But nothing seems to be working now.
The problem is that on the one hand, I am not always in pain, but I have been doing less and less. I am 66 year old, and I can get around and do errands, for instance. I can go to the market, but I am not able to go on walks successfully. My right foot just won't tolerate much exercise, and if I do go on a short walk for 10 min, or I am having a good day, it is because I was doing a lot of resting the day before. My foot just can't tolerate any consistent exercise, even moderately paced.
All and all, I am forced to do too much resting. I am prone to flare ups, and I'm not even sure what causes them- just being on my feet more. I have spent a fortune on trying out different support shoes. (My closet is like a regular shoe store.) I even went to another doctor who said he didn't think I was that bad, and recommended that I get rid of the orthotics and go to PT and get stronger. I tried for a while, but I kept getting strains, and had to quit PT. I also realize that I have been buying most of my clothes online because it's easier than spending time on my feet in the store and risking a flare up.
I am going to my main foot/ankle orthopedic specialist this week and I'm sure he is going to talk about surgery. (When I saw him a year ago, he didn't think I was that bad, but said to come back if I had "peaked" as far as my activity level. So that is further confusing me.)
From what I have read on these Boards, surgery is a long recovery, but I haven't seen enough info about the success rate. My other foot isn't close behind, so that is worrying me as well. But one foot at a time. I guess it boils down to lifestyle choices. I am not young anymore, but do I want to be so limited in what I do and always be zeroed in on the pain factor- is it about to hurt or is it comfortable etc. This is not living life to the fullest. I can't even walk my dog. And not being too active, I am very calorie conscious. So food is even a concern. One or two soft boiled eggs for dinner is not much fun so that the scale doesn't read a pound heavier in the morning. I hope the answer comes to me soon and I don't wait too long. I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. Any advice would be appreciated.
The problem is that on the one hand, I am not always in pain, but I have been doing less and less. I am 66 year old, and I can get around and do errands, for instance. I can go to the market, but I am not able to go on walks successfully. My right foot just won't tolerate much exercise, and if I do go on a short walk for 10 min, or I am having a good day, it is because I was doing a lot of resting the day before. My foot just can't tolerate any consistent exercise, even moderately paced.
All and all, I am forced to do too much resting. I am prone to flare ups, and I'm not even sure what causes them- just being on my feet more. I have spent a fortune on trying out different support shoes. (My closet is like a regular shoe store.) I even went to another doctor who said he didn't think I was that bad, and recommended that I get rid of the orthotics and go to PT and get stronger. I tried for a while, but I kept getting strains, and had to quit PT. I also realize that I have been buying most of my clothes online because it's easier than spending time on my feet in the store and risking a flare up.
I am going to my main foot/ankle orthopedic specialist this week and I'm sure he is going to talk about surgery. (When I saw him a year ago, he didn't think I was that bad, but said to come back if I had "peaked" as far as my activity level. So that is further confusing me.)
From what I have read on these Boards, surgery is a long recovery, but I haven't seen enough info about the success rate. My other foot isn't close behind, so that is worrying me as well. But one foot at a time. I guess it boils down to lifestyle choices. I am not young anymore, but do I want to be so limited in what I do and always be zeroed in on the pain factor- is it about to hurt or is it comfortable etc. This is not living life to the fullest. I can't even walk my dog. And not being too active, I am very calorie conscious. So food is even a concern. One or two soft boiled eggs for dinner is not much fun so that the scale doesn't read a pound heavier in the morning. I hope the answer comes to me soon and I don't wait too long. I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. Any advice would be appreciated.
PTTD Surgery - Difficult Decision
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