So....okay bear with me, I've had a 4 day long headache and my brain feels cloudy and my thoughts muddled.
My appt went well. The Pedorthist video'd my gait, measured, and then examed how my pelvis hip knee and foot compensate. I'm trialing a 15mm lift. It definitely felt better on my pelvis. This doesn't mean the pain I'm feeling though is related to the LLD. But.....if the pain is because of Trochanteric Bursitis, the lift could help eventually. I have to see my Dr to find out, which I will be because he agrees there's definitely something going on either way. It felt good to walk some with the lift after the appt to get groceries. I wasn't bumping up and down like a yoyo haha and my back felt better.
The internal shoe lift is not ideal for long walks or bouts of being on your feet as it's just at the heel lift so not very comfortable. So I will need to get some shoes modified with an external lift. For now I will be getting a new pair of athletic shoes to take in to have modified as sadly my couple pair I already have won't work. Sad cuz two pairs were almost new and don't fit with the interbal heel lift either. Dr gave me a list of what styles to look at that work best for the lift. I'm feeling hopeful that I can afford to do it sooner than later. Part of my depression is medical expenses that haven't been covered and I'm on a fixed income being off work until I'm well enough to return. It's stressful. Just that appt yesterday with the Pedorthist cost $100! Anyhow, I'm just going to use the lift in my boot for now and go from there. I NEED to get my mobility....the junk in my trunk is about to burst!!! Hahaha
Next up is my Dr appt with my GP on the 26th. It's been explained that if he feels ( and I'm truly hoping it is) the issue is Trochanteric Bursitis...from there I'd get an appt with the Sports Medicine Dr I saw prior to the THR and they'd do a novocaine/cortisone injection into the Bursa to diagnose it. If that works, great. If not, then we'd be looking at the stem.
In the meantime, ice and antiflammatories. I'm now out of my Tramacet and can't afford to refill it so I'm also just taking Tylenol. I'm also applying Voltaren rub....which helps a little on the side but not for the thigh.
In other news Valentine's Day. I'm not one to make much of a deal about it because it can be a sad day for so many people. But.....I do love it for the kids so look at my little Valentine !!!